NKYEC seeking One to One coaches to help elementary students with reading

It’s back to school time and the Northern Kentucky Education Council is gearing up to support young readers through its One to One Reading program.

Reading on grade level by 3rd grade is a determining factor of a child’s future academic success.

Become a One to One coach to help a child. (Photo provided)

One to One provides a cadre of volunteers to help more than 190 students in 24 Northern Kentucky elementary schools practice reading and gain confidence in their reading skills.

Call for Volunteers

One to One is recruiting parents, grandparents, business leaders, and community volunteers to serve as One to One Reading Coaches.

• Coaches meet with the same student once a week for approximately 35 minutes
during the school day from September through May.

• Coaches must attend a FREE five-hour, in-person training to learn specific strategies to help young readers.

• Coaches receive materials and supplies to use during the weekly coaching sessions.

• Coac...