What
What do we do?
Start The Adventure In Reading-Annapolis is focused on one thing: READING!
Second grade is a critical turning point in a child’s education. Through second grade, children learn to read; after second grade, they read to learn. If they miss that critical building block, they will fall further and further behind as the rest of their class moves forward.
STAIR-Annapolis works closely with educators and reading specialists in Anne Arundel County Public Schools to identify first and second-graders currently reading below grade level and match them with tutor volunteers who work with them one-on-one to improve their literacy skills.
How
How do we do it?
Here’s how STAIR makes a difference:
Dedicated Tutors
Dedicated Tutors STAIR recruits, trains, and pairs dedicated volunteer tutors with students reading below grade level. These tutors commit to twice-weekly, one-on-one sessions tailored to each student’s unique abilities.
Engaging Activities
During these sessions, STAIR students and tutors embark on a journey of reading, word decoding, writing exercises, vocabulary development and word games.
Building Bonds
Through these personalized sessions, STAIR fosters meaningful connections between students and tutors. Each child works with the same tutor/tutors weekly and receives caring, undivided attention during the session.
Cost-Free Support
STAIR’s invaluable services come at no cost to families, ensuring accessibility to all students in need.
Building Home Libraries:
As part of its mission, STAIR provides each student with at least 25 brand new books, empowering them to build their own home libraries and fostering a love for reading beyond the classroom.
Measurable Results
STAIR students improve an average of 90% in their reading skills and 70% of our students are reading at grade level or above over the course of a school year. Parents also see an increase in their child’s self-confidence and desire to read for pleasure.
