research-backed

From regular student assessment to contracting for independent studies, Reading Partners systematically collects, analyzes, and uses data to generate knowledge, improve programs, and report on impacts.

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science of reading

The established and growing research we have about how students learn to read, including systemic phonics education.

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individualized

A facet of high-dosage tutoring in which a tutor offers personalized attention to their student, resulting in targeted support, and personalized literacy learning.

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high-dosage

The frequency of a learning experience. For example, Reading Partners students receive twice weekly tutoring for maximum growth.

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educational equity

Ensuring every student, no matter their race, gender, socioeconomic level, or location has access to the resources and support they need to succeed in school and in life.

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Direct tutoring

Our direct tutoring program offers school-based in-person and online tutoring. We transform an on-site space into a vibrant, fully operational reading center where Reading Partners’ team and volunteers coordinate evidence-based literacy tutoring for enrolled students. 
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Direct tutoring includes: 

  • Reading Partners’ evidence-based curriculum
  • Access to our cover-to-cover book series 
  • Our Take Reading With You program 
  • On-site program management team
  • Volunteer tutors
  • The Reading Partners Connects online tutoring platform

Add-on services include:

  • Summer tutoring
  • Family engagement and trainings

Program features

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Individualized

All students receive direct support at their skill level. Based on assessments, students will receive either small group cohort tutoring or one-on-one tutoring.

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High-dosage

Students receive 90 minutes of instruction across 2-3 weekly tutoring sessions per week.

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Phonics-based

Our curriculum is based in phonics instruction and the science of reading approach.

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Progress monitoring

Continuous progress monitoring ensures students are progressing in the program.

99%

of principals and teachers identify Reading Partners as a valuable asset to their school (2024-25)

6,815

students participated in 12+ tutoring sessions (2024-25)

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88%

of K-2 students developed mastery of key foundational reading skills for grade-level reading (2024-25)