The information is primarily for parents and teachers who want to know more about this literacy program for elementary students who experience difficulties learning to read and write. Click on a topic of interest below, or enter our discussion group where you can send a specific question for us to answer. If you are already a Reading Buddies tutor or teacher, click to our discussion group to talk to other tutors and teachers. Starting Your Own Program FAQ's and Communication Literacy Activities Resources and Materials Reading Buddies is the name given to school and business site developmental reading programs. The philosophy and instruction criterion is identical to those of the school year and summer reading tutorials held at the Center for Learning and Literacy and the summer half-day Reading Tracks program.
Daily instruction includes reading with and reading to the students, word study, and writing.
Reading Buddies is conducted at the school or business. In one model, the participants meet after school for an hour or more two times each week. In several of the schools there are double sessions. Students at one school are often divided into groups. The first group meets with the Mentor Teacher and tutors for instruction while the second group meets in the computer lab for supportive activities.