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By Bernard Rahming
Forward Scholars is a community volunteer tutoring program focused on helping students in grades K-3rd who are not yet reading at grade level. We believe that,“Together we build brighter futures and stronger communities through reading.”
Last year, on average, our students made nearly two full grade levels (1.87) of reading accuracy and fluency growth in just seven months. None of this would have been possible without your support or our 285 community volunteers! As we continue to grow we are always looking for volunteers that will help support students on their literacy journey.
No Experience Needed! As a volunteer you will be trained, coached, and supported by our Forward Scholars site coordinators. All of which are licensed teachers, who create the individualized lesson plans, prepare the materials, and are present at every tutoring session.
All tutoring is done one-on-one and takes place at the school site in a “learning lab” twice a week during the day throughout the year. Our approach emphasizes building strong relationships with students, their families, and the school community to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child.
We have multiple options for you to choose from:
- Regular Tutor – 1 hour, twice a week (M/W or Tu/Th)
- Share a Student – 1 hour, once a week (M,Tu,W, or Th)
- Fridays only – 1 hour, once a week, on days you’re available
- Substitute Tutor – give an hour whenever you can during the year
Support Forward Scholars and give a child the gift of reading: https://tinyurl.com/3hweufj2.
Or contact Bernard Rahming at Bernard.R@forwardscholars.org with any questions.
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