Our Program
Using data-driven and student-centered methods, our school-based tutoring teams — a mix of retired teachers, parents, caregivers and members of the broader community — provide an effective reading acceleration program.
Tutoring teams work with 22-50 students at each partner school throughout the school year. Students are provided with intentional and explicit reading instruction delivered by highly trained, culturally-responsive Tutors.
Tutors and children are carefully matched and spend the year working face-to-face on reading skills. In addition to the tutoring itself, the tutor-student relationship sends a strong message to a struggling child: “You are important. Your community cares about you and your future.”
Our Training
All Tutors are required to complete rigorous training based in the Science of Reading, culturally-responsive teaching, and up-to-date pedagogical best practices for teaching literacy. Training is a mix of online modules, in-person sessions, and school-based practice and coaching. Take a look at our online training catalog here.
Here’s what some of our Tutors have said about training:
“It was pedagogically so sound, well structured, informative. 20/10”
“This training was more informational and personal than other trainings that I have attended. By doing it online and in-person, I feel like the in-person training was more relaxed. Instead of flooding our brains with all the information at once, I was able to take my time to fully absorb the training materials.”
“I was able to engage with the material at my own pace and I learned a ton. I liked the pacing and the content, and even though it was online, it felt very community based.”
“The online training was fantastic! I feel extremely prepared and I am hopeful that I can go back and reference some of the videos again for a refresher or if I am feeling stuck. I know kids are unpredictable, but this is the most thorough training I have ever gotten in any previous roles. I liked the way it was all set up, and one thing I found particularly helpful was the pacing guide in part one. That really helped me plan, and then helped me pivot when unexpected events came up at home!”
And the best thing about our training? It works.
Our Results
- 85% of first graders read at grade level after a year in our program.
- 65% of second graders read at grade level after a year in our program.
- Students in our program make an average of 1.6 years gain in reading skills.
- Students make an average of gain of 32 words per minute in reading fluency.
- 100% of students served in our program reported gains on one or more diagnostic and standardized reading tests.
Based on our proven curriculum, training and results, Reading Results was selected by the Oregon Department of Education as an Approved Provider of High-Dosage Tutoring.
Promoting Racial Equity Throughout Portland
Reading Results is dedicated to increasing access and breaking down barriers. We know that due to systemic inequities, reading disparities disproportionately affect our students of color and students living on low-income. Read about how we are actively working to address these issues in our Anti-Racism, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Policy & Roadmap.
Get Involved
Schools / School Districts
Reading Results is always seeking new partnerships! Contact us today to explore opportunities by emailing us at info@readingresultspdx.org or call us at (503) 477-8176.
Parents, Families and Caregivers
Help be a part of your school community’s success! Contact your school’s principal, teachers, or other school staff to encourage them to bring Reading Results to your school. Also consider applying to become a Tutor with Reading Results. You can see our open positions and apply here!
Want to learn more about how to support your student in reading? Check out our Parent Resources page here!
Community Partners
Reading Results has a deep commitment to making collective impact through joining together with our community partners. We are currently working with other nonprofit organizations that center student success via our extended day programming. Contact us to explore opportunities at extendedday@readingresultspdx.org
Donate
Your support provides struggling, early-grade readers with a year of intensive, evidence-based reading instruction. It also gives struggling children the self-confidence and support they need to succeed in school for years to come.
Help us build a stronger community. Third grade reading proficiency is an early indicator of a student being on track to graduate high school.
When you support Reading Results you’re doing more than just helping children read; you’re unlocking potential and paving the way for a brighter future – help us ensure all children have a fair chance to read and succeed.
