Our Programs
Building Literacy in Every Corner of
Harlem
Empowering young readers, caregivers, and future educators through innovative literacy initiatives.
Empowering Young Readers
The Harlem Reading Project is a year-round intervention program providing one-to-one literacy coaching for kindergarten and 1st-grade students. Designed for children who may be behind in their reading skills, schools recommend students for the program, and personalized learning plans are developed based on assessments to meet each child’s unique needs.
Key Features:
- Personalized, virtual literacy coaching sessions.
- Support in foundational literacy, word reading, fluency, and comprehension.
- Parent involvement to reinforce learning at home.
- Social-emotional encouragement integrated into every session.
- Exclusively serving students attending schools in Harlem District 5.
Building Early Literacy Foundations
KinderPrep is a summer program offering one-to-one literacy coaching for pre-K students, delivered by trained reading mentors. Sessions go beyond traditional tutoring by involving parents to support and reinforce learning throughout the week. Through interactive reading sessions and hands-on activities, KinderPrep helps children build the foundational skills needed for kindergarten and beyond.
Key Features:
- Virtual one-to-one literacy coaching.
- Parent involvement to extend learning at home.
- Social-emotional support integrated into every session.
- Exclusively serving pre-K students attending schools in Districts 3, 4, and 5.
Empowering Future Educators
The Timothy Training Initiative equips mothers with the skills and knowledge to become reading interventionists and literacy leaders in their communities. Through comprehensive training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, participants develop the expertise to support children in mastering foundational literacy skills while taking steps toward a career in education.
Key Features:
- Training in evidence-based literacy practices and intervention strategies.
- Hands-on mentoring experience working with children and families.
- Support and guidance for transitioning into careers in education.
- Focused on building a network of empowered, community-based educators.
Parent Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our parents say:
Our tutor was amazing with my boys! She had so much patience with them. We love her!
The instructors are helpful and engaging while introducing the wonders of literacy to early ages.
My name is Loise and I am proud to share my daughter Ruth’s incredible progress through the Harlem Reading Program. Ruth started the program at just 4 years old, and the impact on her learning has been truly transformative. Her kindergarten teacher is amazed by her progress, often expressing how advanced Ruth is compared to her peers. In fact, Ruth is so far ahead that she receives tailored homework assignments to challenge her further. Her teacher is confident that Ruth will continue to excel and remain ahead of her classmates as she enters the first grade. This program has been a game-changer for Ruth’s education, and I couldn’t be happier with her achievements.
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