Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Board of Commissioners - District 6
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): District 6 and District 2
To Transfer $46,000 from the District 6 Reserve for Appropriation to Support Woodward Elementary School in the United Way AARP Experience Corp to Assist with Critical Reading Proficiency Efforts
Body
Information Contact: Commissioner Edward C. "Ted" Terry
Phone Number: 404-371-4909
PURPOSE:
To approve the transfer of $46,000 from the District 6 reserve for appropriations to the United Way of Greater Atlanta's AARP Experience Corps to pilot this much is needed reading program to ensure Woodward Elementary students have a chance to increase their reading proficiency and thus their opportunity to graduate from high school, secure jobs and/or higher education. This has been confirmed as a Title 1 School and has 12% of students at or above the proficient level for reading.
NEED/IMPACT:
AARP Foundation Experience Corps is a community-based volunteer program that empowers people over 50 to serve as tutors to help students become better readers by the end of third grade. It is a proven "triple win," helping students succeed, older adults thrive, and communities grow stronger.
The program ensures volunteer success through extensive training, peer networks, and ongoing evaluation. Experience Corps employs a structured, evidence-based model that improves the overall reading ability of students by building their fluency, accuracy, and comprehension skills. This funding equivalates providing approximately 30 K-3 students:
Line Item
Description
Cost
Site Coordinator
School based Coordinator
$10,000
Volunteer
Fingerprinting/Background Checks Equipment
$6,000
School Operations
Technology/Equipment Supplies
$7,500
Training
Program Staff and Volunteers
$4,500
Student/Family Engagement
Books/Supplies/Incentives Parent Workshops
$5,000
Scholarships (Afterschool)
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