research-backed

From regular student assessment to contracting for independent studies, Reading Partners systematically collects, analyzes, and uses data to generate knowledge, improve programs, and report on impacts.

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science of reading

The established and growing research we have about how students learn to read, including systemic phonics education.

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individualized

A facet of high-dosage tutoring in which a tutor offers one-on-one attention to their student, resulting in targeted support, and personalized literacy learning.

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high-dosage

The frequency of a learning experience. For example, Reading Partners students receive twice weekly tutoring for maximum growth.

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educational equity

Ensuring every student, no matter their race, gender, socioeconomic level, or location has access to the resources and support they need to succeed in school and in life.

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Zach Ward

Zach joined Reading Partners in the spring of 2014 as a reading center coordinator at College View Elementary. After a year at College View, Zach transitioned onto the management team as a program associate. Since 2016, Zach has been overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program department in Colorado as a program lead. Prior to his time with Reading Partners, Zach was an AmeriCorps member and high school social studies teacher. Zach graduated from Indiana University – Bloomington with a bachelor’s in secondary education with a focus on history and political science. To contact Zach, feel free to email at zachary.ward@readingpartners.org