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 one-on-one 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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Sheffield Webb

Sheffield “Sheff” Webb comes to Reading Partners from a remote position as director of development at Eggleston in Norfolk, VA where he advanced their mission of training, educating, and employing adults with disabilities. Prior to Eggleston, Sheff was with the Historic Charleston Foundation, where he served as chief philanthropy officer. He also spent four years as director of development with Coastal Community Foundation here in Charleston. Sheff’s background brings over thirty years of relationship-building and fundraising experience, including time with the Cleveland Indians, CBS Radio Sports in DC, and DC United Soccer. Sheff’s wife is an artist and a sculptor, who works in wood and metal. They’re long-time Golden Retriever owners, currently without a pet…but looking. Their daughter is an attorney in D.C. and lives in Bethesda, MD with her husband. Sheff is honored to join the Reading Partners team, helping children become lifelong readers with the skills needed to reach their full potential.