VRCP Program Information

VRCP School Year Calendar

Fall Semester/Reading Sessions Begin: 1st Week of October

Fall Semester/Reading Sessions End: 2nd Week of December

Winter/Spring Reading Sessions Begin: 2nd Week of January

Winter/Spring Reading Sessions End: 2nd Week of May

Elementary Student/ Family Benefits

Increase Reading Comprehension, learning and school grades.
Develop education and workforce technology skills, using Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams virtual platforms.
Establish a new healthy relationship with an adult or high school student coach.
Develop a desire for and consistency in reading different types of books.
Relieve parental pressure of immediate need to perfect ESL skills.

Evaluation Metrics

(1) Student Outcomes, (2) Volunteer Satisfaction, and (3) Program Efficiency.

1. Student Outcomes (Indicators)

a) Reading comprehension scores: (i) Compare pre-and post-scores of progressive age-appropriate Books read; and (ii) Parent reports sharing student report card scores and parent-teacher conference feedback.

b) Reading fluency: Number of words and pages read per reading session and accuracy.

c) Vocabulary growth: Assess students' ability to define and use new words correctly.

d) Student engagement: Track attendance and participation rates. Parent initiated tardies, absences and reschedules in a month and quarter!

2. Volunteer & Parent Satisfaction

a) Volunteer & Family Retention: % of volunteers and families who continue their involvement.

b) Volunteer & Parent Feedback: Collect qualitative and quantitative data on volunteer Reading Coaches & Parents experiences.

c) Volunteer & Parent Training effectiveness: Assess if volunteer Reading Coaches, Parents feel prepared for their roles.

3. Program Efficiency

a) Reading Coach to student ratio: Analyze the optimal number of students per Reading Coach (1:1).

b) Program Costs: Calculate the cost per student served.

i) $47.57 per hr. private coach! (Sylvan Rate: $50-60 per hr

ii) VRCP Cost Effective: 5% less than private sector tutor!

c) Technology Utilization: Evaluate the effectiveness of virtual platforms.

i) Zoom Cost Effective & Personalized Family-Centered

Service:

ü) Parents cost savings eliminates needs for transportation,

childcare, etc.

üi) Convenience/Family time: up to 4 children served in

same family in one evening at home!

iv.) ESL parents can benefit if they prefer!

Reading Coach Benefits

Grow our community!
Increase community engagement
Help increase the skills of a child and family success
Develop and/or expand personal leadership skills, technology & workforce skills, character, and integrity.

High School Student Bonus

Monthly Stipend: A non-taxable monthly technology stipend up $50 a month (4 reading sessions per month).
Volunteer Verification Letter to satisfy high school graduation requirements.
Reference Letter for employment and scholarship applications.
Academic Book Scholarship upon graduation from high school.

High School Student Bonus Benefits #2 to #4 are based upon volunteering for at least one to two full academic school years with consistent and excellent performance.