Read to Succeed

THE WORD FOR TODAY IS

"VOLUNTEER"

YOU CAN HELP

a student succeed at a local elementary school by volunteering one hour a week. Your time and compassion can make a difference in a child's education.

If you have any questions about the Read to Succeed program, contact Rachel Pruitt at 742-9077 ext.228 or email her rpruitt@uw.lafayette.in.us

Who can be a Read to Succeed volunteer?

How do I become a Read to Succeed volunteer?

How can my business become involved?

Where can I volunteer?

Why is this important?

What is Read to Succeed?

Who can be a read to Succeed volunteer?

How do I become a Read to Succeed volunteer?

How can my business become involved?

Where can I volunteer?

Read to Succeed is a community initiative led by United Way of Greater Lafayette, Greater Lafayette Commerce and local community school corporations designed to motivate our community to engage in our students’ academic success.

Volunteer Qualifications:

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Must have the ability to read

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Must have a desire to work with children

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Must be reliable

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Must be able to provide your own transportation

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Must be willing to take direction from a classroom teacher

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Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

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Must be able to pass a limited criminal background check

There are a limited number of volunteer positions available that will begin in January. If you would like to search those opportunities, click here. If you would like to be contacted about future opportunities, please fill out the form above.

Businesses can contribute by allowing their employees the time necessary to volunteer on a regular basis, by supporting the effort financially, or adopting education friendly business policies such as the examples below. Our partnership agreement outlines several ways that you can become involved in this important endeavor. We hope you will review the agreement and join us in the Read to Succeed Community Commitment to Education.

You can choose any of the five local schools participating in the Read to Succeed program. They are: Burnett Creek Elementary, Cumberland Elementary, Glen Acres Elementary, Mayflower Mill Elementary, and Miller Elementary.

Why is this important?

We know that early grade reading skills are a key factor for academic success and high school graduation rates. Poor reading ability in the early grades is clearly linked to high school dropout rates. Students who are not proficient readers in the early grades do not typically catch up. In later grades, as coursework gets harder, reading becomes more challenging, and students have difficulty keeping up. This can lead to course failure, disengagement from school, and eventually dropping out.

This program gives the opportunity for community members to become directly involved in student achievement. Read to Succeed will support our children and our future workforce in being prepared to succeed after high school by placing a priority on early grade reading.