Every Child a Reader

Vision

Our students' lives are enriched by the gift of reading. They have a lifelong love of reading that enables them to be more independent in all aspects of home, school and community life. Reading for pleasure and knowledge opens doors to more opportunities for our students.

Every Child a Reader Program provides individualized reading instruction to PREP 3 students in grade one to grade six. We are in our 4th year of providing a reading program that is fully funded by the generosity of our sponsors, both corporate and individual. We require only a nominal materials fee of $35 at the time of registration. Our goal is to keep the cost of this program minimal in order to encourage all families to participate.

Dependent on instructor availability, PREP also provides reading instruction for students who are not eligible for the funded sessions. Please contact Stephanie Jackson, ECAR Coordinator at (403) 282-5011 ext 109 or stephaniejackson@prepprog.org for more info on Fee for Service reading instruction.

What do we do in reading?

Based on current research, we developed a reading program with measurable results. Each of the reading groups, Emerging Reader (Stage 1) and Developing Reader (Stage 2) incorporates the following five components into every 45 minute session:

• Short Term Memory Building

• Sight Word Acquisition

• Phonemic Awareness and/or Phonics

• Comprehension Building with Leveled Readers and Other Activities

• Software Applications

Programs include a pre/post assessment, a reading progress report which is shared with the school, homework and access to our extensive library to enhance the reading experience at home as well.

Students have made significant gains in their reading abilities and parents have been extremely positive in their feedback.

Success Stories

• "[My child] has made great gains and has developed a very positive attitude toward reading."

• "My daughter can't get enough of reading and wants to do more worksheets and take home extra reading material."

• "He has come out of his shell. He is more confident and speaks in a louder voice. His reading is becoming more fluent and he is retaining words from week to week."

More info

If you would like more info about this exciting program please contact Stephanie Jackson, ECAR Coordinator at (403) 282-5011 ext.109 or by email.