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research-backed

From regular student assessment to contracting for independent studies, èßäAV systematically collects, analyzes, and uses data to generate knowledge, improve programs, and report on impacts.

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science of reading

The established and growing research we have about how students learn to read, including systemic phonics education.

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individualized

A facet of high-dosage tutoring in which a tutor offers personalized attention to their student, resulting in targeted support, and personalized literacy learning.

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high-dosage

The frequency of a learning experience. For example, èßäAV students receive twice weekly tutoring for maximum growth.

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educational equity

Ensuring every student, no matter their race, gender, socioeconomic level, or location has access to the resources and support they need to succeed in school and in life.

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Get involved with èßäAV Baltimore: Summer 2015

May 3, 2015

èßäAV mobilizes the community to give back to Baltimore’s youth by connecting one caring adult with one struggling young reader. We recruit, train, and coordinate community volunteers to work directly with elementary students whose reading skills have fallen below grade level. This is achieved through a highly structured, supportive program in host schools. Beyond providing one-on-one tutoring, our volunteers build powerful relationships with their student, bridge the gap between community and school, and impart invaluable core literacy skills on Baltimore’s children.

IMG_3984èßäAV is a program that works. Last year, 91 percent of our target students accelerated their rate of learning, with the average student learning three times faster while enrolled in the program!

We currently serve 486 students each week, with the help of over 500 weekly volunteers, in nine Title I elementary schools throughout Baltimore. However many more children need our help and èßäAV is expanding. In the next school year we will bring individualized, community-driven instruction to 14 schools and hundreds more of Baltimore’s children. In order to ensure all of our students get the reading support they deserve, we’ll need your help. Find out how you can get involved.

Here’s how you can get involved.

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³Õ´Ç±ô³Ü²Ô³Ù±ð±ð°ù.ÌýWe are seeking community volunteers to become reading partners in the 2015-16 school year. All it takes is an hour a week.Ìý

Donate.ÌýHelp us serve even more students next year by sponsoring a student or helping us stock our reading centers.ÌýClick here to make an online tax-deductible donation.

Learn more.ÌýJoin èßäAV for an information session this summer. Meet staff and tutors, ask questions, and get an overview of what it means to be a reading partner (more info below).

Stay engaged. We have some great summer events planned. Join reading partners for a family picnic, happy hour and more. Here’s a list of ourÌýsummer events:

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Location: 916 N Charles
Dates/times:
Thursday, June 11,Ìý8:30-9:30 am
Saturday, June 27, 3-4 pm
Thursday, July 2, 6-7 pm
Saturday, July 25, 10-11 am
Thursday, August 6, 6-7 pm
Saturday, August 22, 3-4 pm
Friday, August 28, 8:30-9:30Ìýam

Family picnic and kickball game

Sunday, August 23 from 12-7 pm atÌýPavilion 1 in Patterson Park ()

Bring your friends, family, and some food to share (sides, drinks, or dessert), and join us in Patterson Park. We will be grilling, playing games, and recruiting for our very own èßäAV kickball team. Come out and join the fun!

Happy hours

Tuesday, July 21 fromÌý5-7 pm atÌýRyleigh’s Oyster in Mount Vernon (1225 Cathedral St, Baltimore MD, 21201)

Tuesday, September 29Ìýfrom 6-9 pm atÌýMount Washington Tavern Sky Bar (5700 Newbury Street, Baltimore MD, 21209)

To learn more about èßäAV visit .

Contact èßäAV Baltimore to participate in any of the events listed above atÌývolunteerbal@readingpartners.org orÌý(410) 585-7600.

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