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, we 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.

Volunteer Commitment

Reading Buddies make a commitment to read with their student for 30 minutes each week for the duration of a school year. Training and resources are provided by SBISD.

Sign-Up to Read!

January 1, 2021 Update:

Due to LearnSBISD Safety & Security restrictions, SBISD is not currently accepting applications to become a Reading Buddy at this time.

If you are interested in becoming a Reading Buddy once we can safely resume program operations, please let us know so we can contact you!

Questions?

Contact Abby Walker abigail.walker@springbranchisd.com or Katie Redd katie.redd@springbranchisd.com 

713-251-2460 or partner@springbranchisd.com