Mid-term reflection sessions were held, where all the tutors got together to share their experiences. Pre and Post assessment will be done with most of America Reads tutees. They are great assets to our program. Kids are showing more interest and confidence. They are building success as readers.
Teachers appreciate the extra help.
An America Reads Coordinator is needed for program management and support to tutors. The program is coordinated by Kay Mattox from RMC financial aid and the Reading Specialist at two local elementary schools. The reading specialist is in charge of training and creating lesson plans for the tutors. Kay Mattox goes to the schools to ensure they are happy with the tutors and that the tutors are doing there jobs, as well as recruiting and hiring tutors. We jointly make the training materials and do assesments.