1. Minnesota Reading Corps Minnesota Math Corps Our tutors are trained to change the future.

2. 1 out of 3 third graders does not read at grade level. Minnesota students need a boost. 40% of eighth graders are not proficient in math.

3. We reach the students who need that boost. Reading Corps and Math Corps tutors… Work with students who are just below grade level. Are trained in methods that are research- based and proven to work. Are placed in preschools, elementary, middle and junior high schools.

4. Our tutors are trained to change the future! Reading Corps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoilDrn gd-I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoilDrn gd-I Math Corps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTY9Z 00X35s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTY9Z 00X35s

5. The size: There are 1,500 people across Minnesota who commit to serve children through Reading Corps and Math Corps. They are parents, recent graduates, career-changers and retirees. The results: Tutors receive training in research-based methods that are proven to work. What is unique about these programs?

6. Our progress this year Add your own story here. Can you think of a student who was struggling but later succeeded? What changes have you seen in your students’ confidence and abilities? How have teachers appreciated your services?

7. Reading Corps students make real gains After a single semester of tutoring, the average kindergarten student with a Reading Corps tutor performed twice as well as students without one. Reading Corps students increased their skills regardless of the experience background of their tutor. Source: NORC at University of Chicago, 2014 Source: 2014 NORC study at University of Chicago

8. Math Corps students make real gains 74% of students meet or exceed their growth targets

9. Reading Corps and Math Corps Tutors... Commit to one year of service with AmeriCorps Are assigned to one local school Build relationships with students while helping them gain skills in reading or math Use research-based methods to boost students’ skills Receive training and support all year

10. Why I joined this year

11. Can you think of someone who could be a tutor? We look for: A commitment to service and children A sense that a year of service fits in their lives right now – personally and professionally Recent grads, parents, career-changers, veterans, and retirees make great candidates! Requirements: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident 18 years or older High School Diploma or GED

12. Parents

13. Educators

14. Veterans

15. Retirees

16. Recent college or high school graduates

17. Career-Changers

18. Benefits of serving Living stipend - $526 (FT) or $263 (PT) Education award - $5,645 (FT) or $2,822 (PT) Career experience and resume boost Health insurance (FT) Many new little friends who blossom and love learning

19. Questions?

20. Learn more! www.MinnesotaReadingCorps.org www.MinnesotaMathCorps.org