The Reading Alliance

Mission:

The Reading Alliance's mission is to increase student reading proficiency rates by the end of third grade.

Program Description:

The Reading Alliance works to unleash the power of community working together to solve the literacy problem our students face. We believe all children should be reading at grade level by the end of third grade— the time at which reading to learn, and not just learning to read, becomes essential.

Having the ability to reading at an early age is essential to later success in education, employment, and life. Students who are not reading at proficient levels by the end of third grade are more likely to struggle throughout their school years, which in turn leads to higher dropout rates and fewer students being college and career ready. Increasing proficiency rates and closing the achievement gap are among the most persistent educational challenges we face in Arizona. Research shows that when community leaders, members, and public and private agencies collectively work as partners to share the responsibility for all children reading on grade level by the end of third grade is attainable.

Type of service
Tutoring Program
Year Started
2021
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Chandler, Arizona
States of Operation
Arizona
Operation Locations
Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, Glendale, Surprise, Goodyear, Buckeye, Avondale, Tolleson.
Most recent number of students served
250-499
Subject Offered
Early Literacy
Grade Levels
Pre-Kindergarten,
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade
Languages Offered
English
Setting
During School
Out of School
Delivery Mode
In-Person
Virtual
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1,1:2,1:3,1:4,1:5,≥ 1:6
Number of Sessions Per Week
Four days per week
Number of Minutes Per Session
30 minutes or less, 30-45 minutes, 46-60 minutes
Number of Weeks Per Program
> 38 weeks
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Family Engagement Description

Sharing tutoring session content, Sharing academic progress, Sharing social or emotional progress, Accessing student information, Sharing at-home support suggestions.

Organization Type
For Profit
Customer Type
District, Parent, School, Student
Type of Tutor
Pre-Service Teacher, K-12 Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant/Aide
Contact Name
Navarro Whitaker

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