Reading College attracts 66 Grade 2s for 11th year
This Monday, 66 Grade 2 students from across Red Deer Public Schools (RDPS) kicked off their first day at the Reading College program to improve their reading and writing skills throughout the month of July.
Now in its 11th year, the program takes place at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre at Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) and ends on July 29. The students began July 4 with a “Green Day” receiving new green Reading College shirts for a group photo.
“Third grade reading levels are one of the best predictors of high school graduation. Reading College helps struggling readers become readers of potential,” said Sue Carmichael, Program Coordinator of Reading College. “Reading College is a fantastic program that inspires kids to read and write to ensure they are ready and excited to enter Grade 3.”
For the entire month, RDPS officials say Reading College students will be immersed in a literacy-rich environment, while being supported by three mentor teachers as well as six recent graduate teachers of RDP.