Afterschool Achievers: Reading Club

Funding Options Title I Title IC Title VI-B Title VII Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Special Ed Supplemental Services Reading First 21st Century Private Funding

he Afterschool Achievers: Reading Club kit includes a full year of active, engaging activities that support students in their reading development and help all students become successful, confident readers.

Research

Studies show that there is a positive relationship between participation in afterschool programs and academic performance (Munoz, 2002; Posner & Vandell, 1994). In fact, “Studies of students who attend high-quality programs for a significant period of time show improvement in academic performance and social competence, higher scores on achievement tests, lower levels of grade retention, improved behavior in school, increased competence and sense of self as a learner, better work habits, fewer absences from school, better emotional adjustments and relationships with parents, and a greater sense of belonging in the community” (Perkin-Gough, 2003 citing Miller, 1999).

The Afterschool Achievers: Reading Club activities provide students with meaningful practice in fluency, comprehension, word study (i.e., phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics) and vocabulary—components of the reading process researched by the National Reading Panel (2000); and test-taking. Recognizing that program participants have already been in school for a full day, each activity is designed to engage students with thought-provoking activities that call for active participation (Miller, 1999).

Great Source Research and Efficacy Reports Available

Download the complete Afterschool Achievers: Reading Club Research Base grades K-5 To review the Afterschool Achievers: Reading Club grades K-3 correlation to Reading First

Evaluation and Assessment

The Afterschool Achievers: Reading Club includes pre- and post-tests that allow teachers to identify students’ areas of weakness and track growth.  Correlation charts tied to each test section link specific test items to activities in the program and assessment tips in every lesson help teachers tailor instruction to students’ needs.

Professional Development

Afterschool Achievers: Reading Club is composed of easy-to-use, research-based components designed to be effective with a minimum amount of training.   Professional development is often helpful to guarantee quality implementations at the teacher and administrative level.  The content of this on-site training will vary based on the needs of students and teacher. Contact your Great Source representative for information and availability.

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