READ TO SUCCEED! Mission

READ TO SUCCEED! is a children's literacy program that strengthens children's reading and writing abilities by providing free tutorial services. The purpose of the READ TO SUCCEED! program is to provide children, grades K-8, with two hours of free tutorial services a week. The goal of the tutoring is to raise students' reading levels as measured by pre- and post-testing, foster a love for reading within the students, promote students' self-esteem and equip students with specific academic skills and strategies necessary to read.

Accomplishments
Each year the READ TO SUCCEED! program recruits more than 25 volunteers who contribute over 500 hours of service to READ TO SUCCEED! students. In 2006-2007 academic year, students were given a pre and post test, which determined an increase in their reading skills of 78%.

Activities
The READ TO SUCCEED! coordinator is involved in recruiting and training tutors and supporting the READ to SUCCEED! students. The member creates activities to praise and expand the knowledge of READ TO SUCCEED! students.

Read To Succeed Staff
An AmeriCorps*VISTA Member serves as the READ TO SUCCEED! coordinator.

READ TO SUCEED! is currently looking for tutors and students.
For more information regarding the READ TO SUCCEED!, please contact the Center for Volunteerism & National Service at 301-687-4210.