America Reads Work Study

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Welcome to the America Reads Work Study Program

Welcome to the America Reads Work Study Program!  This is a very unique opportunity where you will get the opportunity to be placed for your work study position in a local elementary school to tutor elementary students.  Ideally, you will be working with students to develop and improve their skills in literacy; however, tutoring could include additional subject areas. Training and direction will be taken from the hosting teacher. This will require at least 4-5 hours a week during school hours (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) avoiding the lunch hour, when possible. This position is a great opportunity to explore a teaching career, and gain experiences in a classroom-setting working with elementary-aged children. USF Work study students will collaborate with their hosting teacher to find a consistent weekly work schedule that works for the USF student, as well as, meet the needs of the students in their assigned classroom and hosting teacher.

Please progress through the following steps in the next few sections.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

 

Katy Lahren

Program Coordinator & Data Specialist

Fredrikson School of Education

University of Sioux Falls

(605)-331-6715 office

Email: katy.lahren@usiouxfalls.edu

 

Step 1: Complete America Reads Request Form

The America Reads Request Form 2024-25 must be completed no later than August 21 at 5:00 p.m. Information gathered on this form will provide crucial information as we seek placements.

Click on the link provided in the email sent Mid-August.

Step 2: Read the Job Description

This program requires students work 4-5 hours a week during school hours.  If you're schedules and commitments will not allow for that many hours during the school day (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.), this program will NOT be a good fit. America Reads students typically work two or three shifts a week. Work a minimum of 1 hour or more each shift.

Read the Job Description in the Handouts Section.

Step 3: Review and Begin the America Reads Checklist

Go to the Handouts Section and find the AR Checklist. Work to complete each step. Contact your supervisors if you have questions. These steps must be completed prior to meeting with your hosting teacher and starting to work. We will discuss these steps in our upcoming meeting.

Step 4: Attend MANDATORY America Reads Preliminary Meeting

Date: August 29 (Thursday), 2024

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Glidden Hall Sunroom, #209

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    America Reads Job Description Required America Reads Job Description FA24.docx Edit America Reads Job Description Delete America Reads Job Description
    America Reads Checklist

    These steps must be completed before you can meet with your hosting teacher and begin working. Contact your supervisor if you have any questions.

         		Required America Reads Checklist 2024-25.docx Edit America Reads Checklist Delete America Reads Checklist
    Frequently Asked Questions Fall 2024 Required America Reads FAQ 2024-25.docx Edit Frequently Asked Questions Fall 2024 Delete Frequently Asked Questions Fall 2024
    Map to Lowell Elementary School Required Lowell Elementary Map.pdf Edit Map to Lowell Elementary School Delete Map to Lowell Elementary School
    Sioux Falls School District Volunteer Registration Form

    America Reads students must complete sections 1 and 2 only of this form.  Students will hand this completed form to the school secretaries the first time they go to Lowell Elementary. 

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    Talking Points - First Meeting with Hosting Teacher & A.R. Student

    This has been developed to assist the hosting teacher and USF America Reads student with guiding their first meeting.  The top part of this handout is for the hosting teacher; whereas, the bottom half is for the USF A.R. student.

         		Required Talking Points 1st Mtg FA 2024.docx Edit Talking Points - First Meeting with Hosting Teacher & A.R. Student Delete Talking Points - First Meeting with Hosting Teacher & A.R. Student
    Calendar SFSD & USF 2024-25 Required SFSD & USF Calendar 2024-25..pdf Edit Calendar SFSD & USF 2024-25 Delete Calendar SFSD & USF 2024-25
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