A free online tutoring program in reading is now available for all first-, second-, and third-graders attending school in the Klamath County School District. The classes will be offered in the late afternoons and evenings and done online at home.
The 20-session program includes 30-minute online small-group classes (up to 4 students in a group) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays starting April 2. Parents need to register their student and request a time block for the sessions. There is no cost, but families need to have access to a computer and an internet connection. The district will provide a BookNook certified tutor and student lesson information.
KCSD is using funds from a state early literacy grant to contract with BookNook, a synchronous online learning platform using high-impact tutoring to improve reading skills. The district is focusing efforts on first-, second-, and third-graders because solid reading skills are key to success in school.
Deadline to register is Wednesday, March 13. Click here to sign up: https://forms.gle/CmwaDyxJSKfnX95T6
“Reading is the foundation to learning,” said Dr. Doris Ellison, KCSD elementary curriculum director. “We want to provide all young students a way to improve their reading skills through a focused teaching session that is geared to their level.”
A second program -- in-person, after-school tutoring at school sites -- will begin in mid-April. That program will only be available to eligible students. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Dr. Doris Ellison by email at ellisond@kcsd.k12.or.us.
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