School and Community Winter 2023

ONE CHILD. ONE TUTOR. ONE SCHOOL YEAR. TWO LIVES FOREVER CHANGED. Intergenerational Reading Mentor Program Available to Missouri Schools!

This supplemental, pull–out based program, pairs trained, older adult volunteers with students in kindergarten through third grade who need extra attention in building literacy skills or social–emotional support. Volunteers come ready to go with materials and tools to work with their students. No teacher planning needed! Oasis Tutoring partner site benefits: Allows you to reach farther and do more Builds personal and professional relationships within your community Fosters partnerships and support Builds your capacity to serve your community

“Our Oasis tutors are enhancing the lives of our students. It is great to see the confidence flourish in the students who receive the one–on–one tutoring. We are very thankful for Oasis Tutoring.” — Dr. Anne Billington, Principal

Since 2014, Oasis RSVP Tutors have served over 100,000 hours mentoring more than 2,000 students .

What is Oasis Tutoring? Since 1989, thousands of children across the country have improved their skills and discovered the joy of reading with support from Oasis tutors. Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring is a volunteer program that pairs older adults with children in grades K–3 to work one–on–one each week as their tutors, mentors, and friends. Oasis tutors use a six–step approach to literacy designed by educators that emphasizes improved reading, speaking, listening, and writing. For more information, visit tutoring.oasisnet.org .

What is Oasis? A pioneer in healthy aging for 40 years, Oasis has helped thousands of older adults across the country satisfy their curiosity, take charge of their health, and discover the joy of giving back to their communities. Oasis programs reach a broad audience in more than 200 communities through nine education centers and a national network of over 800 partners in 33 states. Since 1982 Oasis has served over 587,000 older adults. For more information, visit oasisnet.org .

To Learn More About the Oasis Tutoring, Contact: Mary Click, National Tutoring Director (314) 862-2933, ext. 231 | mclick@oasisnet.org

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