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. At the end of the first hour the two groups rotate for their turn for instruction or computer lab activities. The Reading Buddies program features flexible design and implementation and each of the Reading Buddies programs is unique to the sponsoring business or school based on the special needs of the staff, students, and parents. The literacy goals for students who attend Reading Buddies is initially determined by the teachers and principal at each participating school or the planning committee in a business.
Enrollment is based on initial assessment and agreement by school staff.
It is important that students are grouped appropriately for instruction.