Improve web tool to achieve youth literacy goals

by City Learners Inc dba My City School
Improve web tool to achieve youth literacy goals
Improve web tool to achieve youth literacy goals
Improve web tool to achieve youth literacy goals
Improve web tool to achieve youth literacy goals
Improve web tool to achieve youth literacy goals
Improve web tool to achieve youth literacy goals

Summary

We will improve our website that provides solutions for parents who are seeking accessible, efficient, and researched-based support for a struggling reader (4 -18+ years old). The website will identifies specific programs based on a student's individual profile, and help tutors-in-training, teachers and volunteers understand and implement an effective intervention. The resources range from freebies on the internet, books, well-designed apps, and established reading programs.

$5,305
total raised
53
donors
0
monthly donors
4
years

Challenge

There are more students in need of reading support than there are providers within the public school system and private practice. It can cost $2K-$10K+ to receive private pay services. The average reading ability of a 10th grade student in juvenile detention is 4th grade. This resource will help support students who are having minor struggles to very complex challenges. We are removing the barriers to highly specialized reading instruction and improving teacher, parent, and volunteer education.

Solution

Our website provides comprehensive solutions for a wide range of issues in reading, accelerated training, and practical recommendations backed by years of experience. The tool is flexible enough to adapt to the needs of a learner and their community while maintaining a systematic approach to reading instruction. We have identified a few locations who are eager to use the website and training course. This will allow us to further develop the tool in real-time partnership with local organizations.

Long-Term Impact

We will train organizations to support struggling readers in small groups or 1-to-1. We will empower communities by partnering with pre-existing and trusted community resources, such as libraries or Big Brothers, Big Sisters. In our first year, we aim to create 2 to 3 locations, who will provide 10 - 15 students (who would not otherwise have access to this quality of service) learn to read and create jobs for 1-2 reading specialists (no college-degree required). An IEP goal bank will be created.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

Resources

Organization Information

City Learners Inc dba My City School

Location: Mill Valley, CA - USA
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @mycityschool
City Learners Inc dba My City School
Beth Powell
Project Leader:
Beth Powell
Mill Valley , CA United States

Funded Project!

Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.
   

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