Minnesota Reading CorpsMinnesota Math Corps
Our tutors are trained to change the future.
1 out of 3 third graders does not read at grade level.
Minnesota students need a boost.
40% of eighth graders are not proficient in math.
We reach the students who need that boost.
Reading Corps and Math Corps tutors… • Work with students who are just below
grade level.• Are trained in methods that are research-
based and proven to work.• Are placed in preschools, elementary,
middle and junior high schools.
Our tutors are trained to change the future!
• Reading Corps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoilDrngd-I
• Math Corps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTY9Z00X35s
The size: There are 1,500 people across Minnesota who commit to serve children through Reading Corps and Math Corps. They are parents, recent graduates, career-changers and retirees.
The results: Tutors receive training in research-based methods that are proven to work.
What is unique about these programs?
Our progress this year
• Add your own story here. Can you think of a student who was struggling but later succeeded? What changes have you seen in your students’ confidence and abilities? How have teachers appreciated your services?
Reading Corps students make real gains
• After a single semester of tutoring, the average kindergarten student with a Reading Corps tutor performed twice as well as students without one.
• Reading Corps students increased their skills regardless of the experience background of their tutor.
Source: NORC at University of Chicago, 2014Source: 2014 NORC study at University of Chicago
Math Corps students make real gains
• 74% of students meet or exceed their growth targets
Reading Corps and Math Corps Tutors...
• Commit to one year of service with AmeriCorps
• Are assigned to one local school• Build relationships with students while
helping them gain skills in reading or math• Use research-based methods to boost
students’ skills• Receive training and support all year
Why I joined this year
Can you think of someone who could be a tutor?
We look for:• A commitment to service and children• A sense that a year of service fits in their lives right now –
personally and professionally • Recent grads, parents, career-changers, veterans, and
retirees make great candidates!
Requirements:• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident• 18 years or older• High School Diploma or GED
Parents
Educators
Veterans
Retirees
Recent college or high school graduates
Career-Changers
Benefits of serving
• Living stipend - $526 (FT) or $263 (PT)• Education award - $5,645 (FT) or $2,822 (PT) • Career experience and resume boost• Health insurance (FT)• Many new little friends who blossom and
love learning
Questions?
Learn more!
• www.MinnesotaReadingCorps.org• www.MinnesotaMathCorps.org
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