Minnesota Reading CorpsMinnesota Math Corps

Our tutors are trained to change the future.

1 out of 3 third graders does not read at grade level.

Minnesota students need a boost.

40% of eighth graders are not proficient in math.

We reach the students who need that boost.

Reading Corps and Math Corps tutors… • Work with students who are just below

grade level.• Are trained in methods that are research-

based and proven to work.• Are placed in preschools, elementary,

middle and junior high schools.

Our tutors are trained to change the future!

• Reading Corps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoilDrngd-I

• Math Corps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTY9Z00X35s

The size: There are 1,500 people across Minnesota who commit to serve children through Reading Corps and Math Corps. They are parents, recent graduates, career-changers and retirees.

The results: Tutors receive training in research-based methods that are proven to work.

What is unique about these programs?

Our progress this year

• Add your own story here. Can you think of a student who was struggling but later succeeded? What changes have you seen in your students’ confidence and abilities? How have teachers appreciated your services?

Reading Corps students make real gains

• After a single semester of tutoring, the average kindergarten student with a Reading Corps tutor performed twice as well as students without one.

• Reading Corps students increased their skills regardless of the experience background of their tutor.

Source: NORC at University of Chicago, 2014Source: 2014 NORC study at University of Chicago

Math Corps students make real gains

• 74% of students meet or exceed their growth targets

Reading Corps and Math Corps Tutors...

• Commit to one year of service with AmeriCorps

• Are assigned to one local school• Build relationships with students while

helping them gain skills in reading or math• Use research-based methods to boost

students’ skills• Receive training and support all year

Why I joined this year

Can you think of someone who could be a tutor?

We look for:• A commitment to service and children• A sense that a year of service fits in their lives right now –

personally and professionally • Recent grads, parents, career-changers, veterans, and

retirees make great candidates!

Requirements:• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident• 18 years or older• High School Diploma or GED

Parents

Educators

Veterans

Retirees

Recent college or high school graduates

Career-Changers

Benefits of serving

• Living stipend - $526 (FT) or $263 (PT)• Education award - $5,645 (FT) or $2,822 (PT) • Career experience and resume boost• Health insurance (FT)• Many new little friends who blossom and

love learning

Questions?

Learn more!

• www.MinnesotaReadingCorps.org• www.MinnesotaMathCorps.org