Reading Corps

For the last two school years, Sibley has been fortunate enough to host a Reading Corps member whose sole purpose and training is in delivering research based reading interventions to students in grades K-3.  These students are not eligible for any other district support services like special education, or Title 1.  However, they qualify to work with a Reading Corps Literacy member by showing "just below" grade level expectations in reading.  Through careful work with a member, these students are brought to grade level and then monitored the rest of the school year to assure that they stay at their grade level benchmark in reading.  To date, Sibley has had about 15-16 students reach grade level and then be monitored.  It is a great program and it comes at no cost, other than "in kind" contributions on the part of the school district.  The best part of this program is that it is growing. This year, Lakeview and Hawthorne both requested and received a literacy tutor and next year (11-12) Halverson will as well.  Read the latest local news about Reading Corps.  If you, or someone you know, is interested in applying, please do so at the following website