- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Change Starts with YOU! Reading and Relationships Program -Reading Mentor.
ORGANIZATION: Fort Worth Independent School District
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Change starts with you! Caring adults are needed to assist 9th grade students improve their reading skills. Reading proficiency will help students stay in school and motivate them to work toward post-secondary education.
Volunteers will help 9th grade English Language Learners improve their reading skills through short novels, collaborative writing, and a caring mentor relationship.This is a fun, innovative program that allows the student to gradually become a co-author of a book.
Mentor has the chance of turning-around a life full of unrealized potential and, in doing so, contributing to a promising future of shared prosperity and united community.
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About Fort Worth Independent School District
Location:
100 N. Univeristy Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76107, US
Mission Statement
Mission: Preparing students for success in college, career and community leadership. Vision: Fort Worth ISD: Igniting in every child a passion for learning Motto: Singleness of Purpose Values: Student Achievement Stakeholder Collaboration Leadership Development Respect for Diversity Equity in Access Perseverance& Commitment Continuous Improvement
Description
Fort Worth ISD enjoys a diverse student population and a strong community partnership in its:
- 83 elementary schools
- 29 middle schools
- 6th grade centers
- 18 high schools
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Polytechnic High School1300 ConnerFort Worth, TX 76105
DATE POSTED
July 25, 2016
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Reading / Writing
- General Education
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Once a week/1 hour from September 2016 to May 2017