Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County

Mission: Mission:

To help children from low-income families read on grade level by third grade.

Program Description: Program Description:

In partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County, volunteers are recruited and trained to provide tutoring in reading comprehension in selected 1st and 2nd grade classrooms within the School District. The goal is to have each student 50% closer to grade level at the end of the year than when they began the year. The 30 minute sessions have been designed by School District staff to supplement reading taught in the classroom.

There is also an afterschool component, free, conducted at the Literacy Coalition for students in grades 1 through 3. Tutors meet with their students for 60 minutes once a week during the school year and during the summer.

Type of service
Tutoring Program
Website Address
https://www.LiteracyPBC.org
Year Started
2014
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Boynton Beach, FL
States of Operation
Florida
Operation Locations
Palm Beach County
Most recent number of students served
400
Subject Offered
Reading
Grade Levels
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade
Languages Offered
English
Race/Ethnicity breakdown of tutors
Asian- .05%, Black or African American 4.5%, White 95%
Setting
During School,
Out of School
Delivery Mode
In-Person
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1
Number of Sessions Per Week
2
Number of Minutes Per Session
30
Number of Weeks Per Program
25
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Family Engagement Description

Our after school tutors consult with the parent(s) regarding scheduling, student's interests any other information that would be helpful in tutoring.

Organization Type
Nonprofit
Customer Type
Student
Cost to District/ School/ Non-Profit
0
Type of Tutor
Volunteer
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No
Contact Email
jheavilin@literacypbc.org
Contact Name
Jeanne Heavilin