Redwood Literacy

Mission:

Redwood exists so that all students with literacy struggles can access their dreams. By cultivating hope and restoring confidence, we help students dramatically improve their literacy skills regardless of socio-economic background or learning differences.

Program Description:

We offer in-person and virtual small group tutoring in evidence based reading and writing programs at accessible pricing.

Type of service
Tutoring Program
Year Started
2018
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Chicago, IL
States of Operation
Virtual
Operation Locations
We work with students virtually no matter where they are located.
Most recent number of students served
250-499
Subject Offered
Early Literacy,
English Language Arts (ELA),
Math,
Reading
Grade Levels
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade,
5th Grade,
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade,
9th Grade,
10th Grade,
11th Grade,
12th Grade,
Post secondary
Languages Offered
English
Race/Ethnicity breakdown of tutors
American Indian or Alaska Native 1%, Asian 4%, Black or African American 20%, Hispanic or Latino 10%, and White 65%.
Setting
During School
Out of School
Delivery Mode
Virtual
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1,1:2,1:3,1:4
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
30-45 minutes, 46-60 minutes, 61-90 minutes
Number of Weeks Per Program
13-20 weeks, 20-38 weeks
Does your program engage with parents?
No
Organization Type
For Profit
Customer Type
District
Parent
School
Student
Cost to District/ School/ Non-Profit
$500-$999
Type of Tutor
Certified Teacher
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No
Contact

Jillian Patten (jillian@redwoodliteracy.com)

Contact Name
Kaitlin Feriante
Contact Email

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