America Reads*America Counts Spring 2015 Applications are Now Open!

Did you know that 40% of low-income students in Maryland are behind grade level in reading by the 4th grade? Without individual assistance, they may never catch up to their peers.

America Reads*America Counts, which is part of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union, is a mentoring/tutoring program where nearly 300 UMD students work weekly to improve the literacy and math skills of Prince George’s County elementary school students. We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic college students who love working with kids and want to give back to their community. America Reads*America Counts is a great way to meet new friends on campus, develop essential leadership skills, and gain valuable resume-building experience!

We are currently recruiting for each of our programs. Students can volunteer, receive academic or internship credit, or, if eligible for Federal Work Study, can be paid to work with our program! Don’t know if you have Federal Work Study? Check your Financial Aid package at www.testudo.umd.edu.

Visit http://www.arac.umd.edu to learn more and to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until January 28th at 5pm.

Here is a little more information about each program:

America Reads: America Reads Mentors work one-on-one with 1st and 2nd grade students in Prince George's County elementary schools who are struggling with reading. Training is provided.

Shifts available: Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 11:30am. Mentors work two days per week, mentoring 2-4 students individually for 30 minutes each day, for the whole semester.

America Counts: America Counts Mentors work with small groups of 4th graders in Prince George's County elementary schools who are struggling with math. Mentors provide homework help and engage students in math “centers” that review difficult math concepts in an active, hands-on way. Training is provided.

Shifts available: Monday-Thursday, 2pm-5pm. Mentors work two days per week, mentoring 2-4 students in a group for 90 minutes each day, for the whole semester.

Partners in Print: The Partners in Print program provides a supportive environment where parents can discover how to help their children learn to read. Partners in Print mentors conduct evening workshops in local elementary schools with parents and their Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade children. Workshops are conducted in both English and Spanish. **SPANISH SPEAKERS ARE HIGHLY DESIRED**

Shifts available: Tuesday-Thursday, 5:30pm-8:30pm. Mentors work two days per week, visiting our 18 partner schools on a rotating basis.

Visit http://www.arac.umd.edu to learn more and to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until January 28th at 5pm.

Need more information? Call 301-314-READ or email arac@umd.edu.