Become A Reading Coach Today!
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test results show that 60 percent of Philadelphia’s 4th graders are not proficient in reading. Let’s change that together. Philly Reading Coaches is helping students in grades K-3 become better, motivated, and confident readers. Committed volunteers - who can be as young as 16 - will spend a minimum of one hour once a week reading with a student, helping them gain confidence in their reading abilities and discover the love of reading.Tasks include:Greeting your student and helping them choose books that match their interests and reading levelReading aloud, listening as they read, and offering gentle support as neededHelping your student with fun literacy worksheets, activities, and games to foster learning and a love of readingCompleting quick reading logs together at the end of each sessionReading Coaches offer encouragement, guidance, and a consistent presence to help children grow as readers and find excitement in every page. This program will be starting in October 2025, PRC will start the new school year off in select Community School OST programs, and we need caring, committed volunteers like you! Visit http://ost.phila.gov/philly-reading-coaches/ to become a Reading Coach TODAY!
About Philly Reading Coaches
PHILLY READING COACHES is a new program, based on proven models, that combines early reading support, access to books, and community volunteers to boost reading skills for our city’s children. The program works by pairing trained volunteers with young students – kindergarten through 3rd grade, and by providing fun and child-guided reading experiences that help build reading skills and motivation. Each child in the program also receives 25 free books to take home.
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