Preparing Kids for School and Boosting Reading Skills
Getting Kids Ready to Succeed
Managed by United Way of Berks County, the Ready.Set.READ! (RSR) initiative is a collaboration of volunteers, educational organizations, corporations and community partners working together to help improve third grade reading proficiency in children in our community.
Why do we focus on third grade reading skills?
Third grade reading proficiency is a critical component of learning and an indicator of long-term educational and life outcomes. Yet 50% of third-graders throughout Berks County are reading below grade level.
Ready.Set.READ! Programs
Star Readers
Tutoring first and second grade struggling readers
Read with Me
Promoting family reading
Growing Readers
Focusing on kindergarten readiness
Reach Out and Read
Distributing books through well child visits
Read Alliance
Pairing teen tutors with elementary school students
Partner Programs
Programs funded by Ready.Set.READ!