Compaņeros en Lectura brings volunteers into Spanish-bilingual classrooms once a week for 45 minutes to help 2nd graders become stronger and more successful readers. Our program follows a volunteer model where:



- the entire class participates at the same time

- the teacher is in the classroom during the session for support

- 3 to 4 children reading on the same level are paired with the same volunteer every week

- structured materials are used by the children and volunteers

- all communication and materials are in Spanish



Structured materials guide volunteers and students through 3 types of activities:



- fluency practice

- word study

- comprehension



Volunteer Opportunities:

Tuesday: Wooten Elementary (North)

Wednesday: Dawson Elementary (South Central) and Wooldridge Elementary (North)

Thursday: Sanchez Elmentary (East Central)

Friday: Oak Spring Elementary (East) and Blanton Elementary (East)


Requirements:

Volunteers fluent in Spanish and the ability to commit to serving for 45 minutes once a week through early May 2010.

Interested volunteers should register at www.austinpartners.org. Once a Safe Schools background check is approved, the volunteer will be contacted about training and volunteer schedules.


If you have any questions, please call us at 637-0900.



Join us for this fun and impactful program!

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