Our America Reads Challenge program has been a huge success. We require background checks, as well as identification badges to be worn when working in the schools. We have students placed in elementary schools, as well as a local Literacy Center. Quarterly feedback meetings are held to update training, as well as give the students a chance to give their input. With four campuses and one center in the Greater Atlanta Metropolitan area, the college has an enrollment of approximately 16,000 credit students.
Tutors work up to twenty hours per week in the classroom during the school day.
Depending on the need that exist at the respective school, tutors work with students either individually or within small groups. Tutors were selected for the program based on major, GPA, and financial need. All tutors selected attended an orientation training and completed a background check necessary to work with minors. Additional training has been held held throughout the year and regular evaluations have been completed as well. Thus far, three elementary schools have been selected to utilize our tutors.