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Read to Achieve Reading Camp 2018
March 22 , 2018
MissionGuilford county students will graduate as responsible
citizens prepared to succeed in higher education,
or in the career of their choice.*
*This mission was adopted by the Guilford County Board of Education on December 12, 2000.
VisionTransforming learning and life outcomes for all students
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In Guilford County Schools,
We Ignite Learning.
When we hold students to
high standards, students rise
to meet our expectations.
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Read to Achieve Legislation
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House Bill 950/S.L. 2012-142 Section 7A and House Bill 230 require school districts in North Carolina to provide summer Reading Camps for students who qualify using the following guidelines:
• 72 hours of reading instruction
• Minimum of 3 weeks
• Taught by compensated, licensed teachers
Reading Camp 2017 Student Participation by Grade
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Grade Number of Students
Rising Second 680
Rising Third 672
Rising Fourth 708
Total 2060
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Reading Camp 2018
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Rising 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders
July 2-31, 2018 (8:00 am-2:00 pm)
20 Sites Across the District
Reading Camp 2018
Sample Schedule
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Time Activity
7:30-8:00 am Breakfast
8:00-9:30 am Marine Life
Exploration (Reading
& Writing)
9:30-11:00 am Small Group Reading
Instruction
11:00-11:30 am Lunch
11:30 am-12:00 pm PE
12:00-12:30 Art
12:30-1:00 pm STEM: Lego Kits
1:00-2:00 pm Read Aloud/Literacy
Centers
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After the RFP process, staff recommends partnering with Public Consulting Group, Inc. The proposal submitted by PCG, Inc.
demonstrated:
Successful Reading Camp implementation
in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
in Summer 2017
Proven ability to coordinate hiring,
payroll, logistics, and
programming
Ability to customize Reading Camp 2018
for GCS and effectively
communicate with families
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Reading Camp 2018 Partnership
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Summer Reading
Program
Cost Funding Source
Salary, Materials $1,709,396 State-Allotted Read to
Achieve Funds
Transportation $215,000 District Title I Summer
Programming Funds
Field Trips $16,500 District Title I Funds
Total $1,940,896
Benefits of Partnering with Public Consulting Group, Inc.
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• Bilingual call center available for families before, during, and after hours
• Current GCS staff (teachers, office support, custodians, nurses, etc.) will be hired by PCG, Inc.
• Online system to register students
• Allows GCS staff across
departments (payroll, HR, and
curriculum, ESL) time to dedicate
efforts towards other summer
initiatives and preparation for the
2018-19 school year