Reading Rocks

About Reading Rocks

Reading Rocks is a reading program offered by the in partnership with the Research Institute for Learning Differences. This program has been successful for many years in the Niagara Region. We are thrilled to be able to bring Reading Rocks to Halton.

Reading Rocks is an 8-week one-on-one literacy program for children and youth 6- 12 years old who require support with their literacy skills. Through this effective instructional program, your child will be matched up with a trained tutor who will adapt a workstation and literacy program according to the child’s specific needs. Based on research, the  program focuses on the essential literacy concepts of phonics, sight words, fluency. Tutors will develop and implement engaging, hands-on literacy activities to address these areas.

*Please note, program does not address comprehension*

Current program locations: Sam Sherratt Public School (Milton), Sheridan College (Oakville), and the LDAH Resource Centre (Burlington). Program takes place twice a week, from 6:00 – 7:00 (nights may vary based on location)

We are grateful to be able to offer this no-fee program because of a grant from:

Volunteering in this Program:

Volunteer Literacy Tutors are what make this program possible! We need dedicated, compassionate, motivated, and committed literacy tutors who will work 1:1 with a child. Gain experience in:

  • Working with children between the ages of 6 and 12 years
  • Teaching
  • Developing individualized literacy program that utilizes creative activities and games to teach components of program
  • Interpersonal communication

Click for a full description of the Volunteer Literacy Tutor position

To apply: Complete the Volunteer Application Form on our website: https://ldahalton.ca/volunteer-support/

*must be able to commit to all 16 program sessions*

Direct all questions to: Krystal Clements, Program Coordinator: [email protected]

 

Applying for this Program:

Priority is given to families that are given a reference from their school. Please note: This does not guarantee a space in the program. Since the program is 1:1, space in the program is dependent on the number of tutors that are available.

To apply, download and complete the Program Application and Screening Form, then return by email to:

Krystal Clements, Program Coordinator: [email protected]

If space is available, you will be notified