Flagler County, FL – ReadingPals is a statewide early literacy initiative that provides volunteer mentors for students from Prekindergarten(VPK) to 3rd grade who may need a little extra help, utilizing one-on-one or small group settings.
The public is invited to attend a Training Session on How to mentor and foster a love of reading in a struggling student.
Through training and learning the 3 Pillars of ReadingPals:
Mentoring, E
you will be ready to help a child meet and exceed grade level expectations.
Trainings are as follows and only requires attendance at 1 session.
If you have mentored in the past, you do need to attend 1 session.
All sessions will be at the Government Service Building,
1769 E Moody Blvd, bldg #2 on the 3rd floor, then follow signs.
Thursday, July 22nd 9:30am – 12noon
Click here to sign up –
https://www.needsconnector.
OR
Wednesday, July 28th 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Click here to sign up –
https://www.needsconnector.
For more information about becoming a reading mentor, please call 386-416-7922 or email Judy at judy@flaglervolunteer.org
“ReadingPals was designed by and is currently managed by The Children’s Movement of Florida – a nonprofit, nonpartisan movement of Floridians advocating for high-quality early learning opportunities, access to children’s health care, and parent support programs. Through your volunteer experience, you will see firsthand the importance of high-quality early education and why The Movement wants to give our youngest Floridians a strong start.
For more information, click on the link http://www.
Featured Photo: Augusta businessman John Lajoie reads Tuesday to Hussey Elementary School first graders in Arielle Roy’s classroom during the school’s first read-a-thon. Several local prominent people read to kids as part of initiative to engage them in reading. Staff photo by Andy Molloy/CentralMaine.com.
