Our students, who range in age from 17 to 79, read below the 9th grade level. Some are referred by partnering agencies, some by family or friends. Many of our students have “faked it” for years, having memorized hundreds of small words. Some have several years of high school, but cannot read the newspaper or a map. They do not read well enough to get a GED, travel out of town, or fill out a job application. They are not able to read to their children or help them with their school work. They may lack self confidence and self-worth.
What our students do have is the desire to improve their reading skills. They want to change their lives.
But they can’t do it alone or in a classroom with others. They need one-on-one tutoring in a non-threatening environment. They need encouragement, instant feedback, and materials that train them to read independently
