Reading Buddies commit to reading 30 minutes a week for the duration of the school year.
A readSBISD initiative Supported by SBISD's Partnerships & Volunteer Programs office
Background
To directly impact our students' early literacy, members of the SBISD Volunteer Advisory Board studied volunteer-led tutoring programs across the district to identify best practices.
From this study, and in partnership with our Academics team, SBISD launched the ReadSBISD Reading Buddies Program in Fall 2019.
What is the goal?
To increase 2nd graders' literacy levels while developing a lifelong love of reading by providing the one-to-one support of a trained, caring adult volunteer.
Questions?
Volunteer Commitment
Reading Buddies meet with their student for 30 minutes a week for the duration of a school year. Training and resources are provided by SBISD.
Want to find out if your school has Reading Buddies? Click the sign-up link below or email partner@springbranchisd.com.
Sign-Up to Read!
1. Complete the SBISD Volunteer Application (select Reading Buddies as your Volunteer Function!).
2. Sign up for a training!
All trainings for 25-26 school year have been completed. Dates for 26-27 will be posted in July.
3. Read with your student!
What's it like being a Reading Buddy?
