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NEEDED:  170 More Reading Coaches!

Prior Experience:  NONE! You do not have to be a teacher or a former educator to work with the SOAR Reading Team program.

Time Commitment:  Just 30 minutes per week! You will help make a lasting difference in a child’s life in only thirty minutes.

Student Benefits:  Increase in confidence and self-esteem. Immediate and frequent feedback from their Reading Coach keeps the students reading and reaching for higher goals! This program supports the teachers in 2nd – 4th grades.

Coaching Benefits:  The smile on a child’s face reaching a goal is priceless! Equipment, Student Incentives and Training Provided

It's easy to volunteer - just click for the SOAR online sign-up sheet - www.mysignup.com/clayton_soar.

For more information contact Melinda McKenna at 288-8088 or SOAR@austinreps.com

What is SOAR?
SOAR stands for Students on Adventures in Reading and is a wonderful volunteer-based program designed to give individual students help in reading.

Who does SOAR help?
This program supports the teachers and students in 2nd – 4th grades. Children are selected to participate based on their benchmark scores.  If the teacher or the administration thinks that the student will benefit from some individual attention, they also participate in SOAR.  The SOAR student is typically one who doesn’t have a reading disability, but just needs practice. 

Why is SOAR Important?
Students increase in confidence and self-esteem by improving their reading skills. Immediate and frequent feedback from their Reading Coach keeps them reading and reaching for higher goals! The program has already helped over 100 students

SOAR was instrumental in Clayton receiving an Exemplary rating in 07-08. Last year, every child who participated in the spring semester of SOAR passed in the first try.  And what’s more, over 50% of the 3rd grade SOAR children earned commended scores in their reading TAKs test. Amazing what a little individual attention and practice can do!!

Who makes it happen? Volunteers (like you!) help students SOAR to new heights in reading.
At the core of this wildly successful program is a team of dedicated volunteers.  These volunteer “mentors” devote just 30 minutes per week (or more if you have it) to reading with a child, cheering them on, and giving them the special attention they need to, well, soar.

Sign up to volunteer at www.mysignup.com/clayton_soar or contact the SOAR volunteer coordinator, Melinda McKenna at SOAR@austinreps.com