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Mission:

At Chapter One, we strive to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive. Therefore, Chapter One has made it its mission to substantially increase the reading abilities of elementary school students by providing 1:1 reading support that young readers need at the times they need it most. 

We believe that learning to read is a basic civil right that has been denied to millions of children. It is our mission to serve young learners with high-impact tutoring services to provide an equitable education solution. We have dedicated our team and resources to successfully provide early reading solutions to urban school districts throughout the country; often schools that qualify for Title 1 funding. In a two-year, K-2 program, it is our objective to greatly increase the reading abilities of the students we serve.

Program Description:

Chapter One provides a high-impact tutoring model that builds early literacy foundational skills using a systematic and explicit phonics model. It is directly aligned to the Science of Reading and Common Core reading standards as the curriculum and instruction focuses on phonics, phonemic awareness, word recognition, fluency, and comprehension. Our research-based solution has been tested through 2 RCTs that have qualified our program for an ESSA Tier 1 rating. The 1:1 reading instruction supports K-3 students using short-burst sessions that are developmentally appropriate and maximizes a young student's attention to the material.

Chapter One's solution fuses educational technology with the power of human connection. All tutoring sessions are hosted on Chapter One's innovative proprietary software and led by our highly-qualified tutors, referred to as Early Literacy Interventionists. The platform is accessible on all devices from all internet browsers and simplifies session structure by creating lesson plans, offering engaging reinforcement activities, tracking data, producing reports, and leading data-driven decision making.

Type of service
Tutoring Program
Technology Platform
Website Address
https://www.chapterone.org/
Year Started
1993
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Odessa, FL
States of Operation
California,
Florida,
Illinois,
Louisiana,
Maryland,
Michigan,
New Jersey,
Ohio,
Washington DC
Operation Locations
Broward County, Manatee County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, Alachua County, Charles County, Cecil County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Prince George's County, Chicago, North Chicago, Washington DC, Whitehall, Laitraim, New Orleans, Jersey City
Most recent number of students served
5,000+
Subject Offered
Early Literacy,
Reading
Grade Levels
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade,
5th Grade
Languages Offered
English
Setting
During School,
Out of School
Delivery Mode
In-Person
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1
Number of Sessions Per Week
Two days per week, Three days per week, Four days per week, Five days per week
Number of Minutes Per Session
30 minutes or less
Number of Weeks Per Program
20-38 weeks
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Organization Type
Nonprofit
Customer Type
District ,School, Student
Cost to District/ School/ Non-Profit
$500-$999
Type of Tutor
Certified Teacher, Pre-Service Teacher, Volunteer
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
Yes
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No
Contact Email
andrew.karas@chapterone.org
Contact Name
Andrew Karas