Our Results
Reading Rescue accelerates reading and writing growth for struggling first and second graders.
- Student Impact -
2016-2017 Average Reading Intervention Level Growth
2015-2016 Average Reading Intervention Level Growth
Average Reading Rescue Student Growth
8.25 Intervention Levels
Average Number of Reading Rescue Tutoring Lessons
42
NYC Students served in 2017-2018 school year
1,047+
"Always think about what your student knows already and what she/he needs to learn in order to move forward."
- 2018 Cohort Reading Rescue Instructor
Income Level of Schools Served
"High Poverty" are schools where over 70% of students receive free or reduced lunch.
- professional impact -
Day 1 of PD: Instructor Familiarity with Teaching Phonics
Day 10 of PD: Instructor Familiarity with Teaching Phonics
"I know how to teach phonics" grew from 23% to 82% of Instructors!
Day 1 of PD: Instructor Familiarity with Taking a Written Record
Day 10 of PD: Instructor Familiarity with Taking a Written Record
"I know how to take a written record" grew from 23% to 90% of Instructors!
Reading Rescue Instructors that had NEVER received professional development on teaching writing
62%
Reading Rescue Instructors
that are not "Classroom teachers"
91%
"Foster a safe learning environment and give the student the opportunity to express themselves."
-2018 Cohort Reading Rescue Instructor
Day 1 of PD: Instructor Familiarity with Teaching Vocabulary
Day 10 of PD: Instructor Familiarity with Teaching Vocabulary
"I know how to teach vocabulary development" grew from 20% to 76% of Instructors!
Day 1 of PD: Instructor Familiarity with Teaching Writing
Day 10 of PD: Instructor Familiarity with Teaching Writing
"I know how to teach writing" grew from 23% to 82% of Instructors!
"Know that your role in this child's future is critical!"
-2018 Cohort Reading Rescue Instructor
Day 1 of PD: Instructor Familiarity with Teaching Fluency
Day 10 of PD: Instructor Familiarity with Teaching Fluency
"I know how to teach fluency" grew from 13% to 74% of Instructors!
"Know your student. Follow the lesson plan with fidelity but adapt to your student and don't be scared to move forward."
- 2019 Cohort Reading Rescue Instructor
