Saturday, February 13, 2010

“Peer tutoring program starts at Addison’s Panther Elementary (The Daily Telegram)” plus 1 more

“Peer tutoring program starts at Addison’s Panther Elementary (The Daily Telegram)” plus 1 more

Peer tutoring program starts at Addison’s Panther Elementary (The Daily Telegram)

Posted: 12 Feb 2010 12:06 PM PST

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Addison students in the third and fourth grades needing help with their reading skills are getting a boost, thanks to new peer tutoring program at Panther Elementary.

The curriculum for the student-to-student tutoring sessions is part of Intervention Central, a national program to improve student achievement, said Panther Elementary Principal Judy Britsch.

The tutoring program, launched three weeks ago at the beginning of the second semester, is overseen by Cristie Particka, the school's Title 1 literacy coach. It is also a part of the school's overall literacy initiative that wasstarted six years ago.

"This program not only gives the kids practice reading; they're investing in one another through listening and it helps establish role models," Britsch said.

Three times each week, a fifth-grade tutor picks up the younger child from his or her classroom in the morning and adjourn to the Panther Den multipurpose room.

The older students are trained to work with their younger peers, Particka said, and in the process, the students build life skills by working together.

"We saw the need for reading practice in our students," Particka said, "and decided to build the capacity for delivering effective reading support with our fifth-grade students."

The program not only helps the children with their reading skills, Particka said, but also paves the way for building lasting friendships.

Fifth-grader Lily Frost said she enjoys helping out her third-grade peer, Brooklynne Saul, adding she looks forward to the time working together each week.

"I really like to help her," Frost said. "She is improving in her reading."

Saul said she and Frost did not know each other before the program started, and now they often eat lunch together.

"I enjoy reading to Lily, and I am glad she helps me with a word when I need it, especially Spanish words," Saul said.

Britsch said the program is a winning scenario for everyone involved.

"The kids are happy, and the parents tell me they love the program," Britsch said. "I appreciate Cristie for her help with this important program."

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Foundation Accepting Donations for Band, Tutoring for Detroit Public Schools (WILX 10 Lansing)

Posted: 13 Feb 2010 03:08 AM PST

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A foundation supporting the cash-strapped Detroit Public Schools is accepting donations to help a recently revived band and volunteer reading program.
The district says in a release Friday that gifts can be made online to the DPS Foundation. The foundation already is receiving donations to help Detroit's All-City High School Marching Band and Reading Corps.
The band last performed in 2004 and was resurrected last month by district financial manager Robert Bobb after he learned 325 uniforms were stored in a warehouse. The district has asked the community to raise $250,000 to help pay band travel expenses and for some instruments.
Reading Corps volunteers have pledged to help tutor students.
Detroit Schools face a $219 million budget deficit.

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