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TrainingThe following list outlines topics related to the Washington Reading Corps and describes whoreceived this training and who provided it.• Fundamentals of tutoring young children in literacy and reading development—Almost all VISTA and AmeriCorps members (93.8%) received training in this area, as wellas 62.5% of coordinators. This was most often provided by an ESD, a national serviceprogram (such as Washington Service Corps), or the school site.• How child development and literacy development influence children to becomereaders and writers—75% of respondents said their AmeriCorps and VISTA membershad learned about this. Half of the key area coordinators had as well. This training mostlycame from national service or from an “other” category, usually the school or school district,but sometimes the coordinator.• Talking with children—The majority of the VISTA (50%) and AmeriCorps (56%)members were reported having training in this area, which was provided mostly by “other”sources, either the school, school district, or key area coordinator.• Reading aloud—Most VISTA and AmeriCorps received training in this area (75% and81%, respectively), as did about one-third of the key area coordinators. Training came fromnational service or “other.”• Writing with children—50% of the VISTAs and 56% of the AmeriCorps members hadtraining here, which was mostly given from an “other” source.• Reading together—About three-fourths of all members had received training in this area(VISTA, 75% and AmeriCorps, 81.3%). One-third of the key area coordinators also had.This training usually came from an “other” source, most particularly the school or schooldistrict.• Helping children with reading strategies—Nearly all VISTA (81.3%) and AmeriCorps(87.5%) members were instructed with this, as were about half of the coordinators. Thetraining mostly came from national service and “other” sources.• Focus on meaning—Two-thirds of the national service members and one-third of thecoordinators received this training. Again, this was performed most by an “other” category,most typically a school or school district.58
• Improving writing skills—Half of the AmeriCorps members and a little less than half ofthe VISTAs received this. Few of the coordinators did, only 18%. The training came mostlyfrom an “other” source.• How to support children’s reading and promote family literacy—The majority ofmembers received training in this area (87.5% for VISTA, 75% for AmeriCorps), as did56% of the key area coordinators. National service and “other” were the primary providers.• Management of volunteers—100% of VISTAs had received this training. Slightly morethan half of the AmeriCorps members and coordinators also had (56.3%). In most cases,national service had provided this training.AmeriCorps and VISTA InvolvementThe results of the key area coordinator survey suggest that AmeriCorps and VISTA membersgenerally play a leading role in the following areas:• Recruiting volunteers—Respondents said that their national service members wereextremely active in this area, showing a 100% involvement rate. Members either take thelead here (62.5%) or are very involved (37.5%).• Providing partners/businesses materials or incentive for the program—This isanother area where VISTA and AmeriCorps members are 100% engaged, with 43.8%taking the lead, 31.3% being very involved, and 18.8% involved.• Conducting community service projects such as book drives—Another area of fullmember involvement, with 31.3% taking the lead, 43.8% very involved, and 25% involved.• Developing a plan for sustaining community involvement in the program—77.5% ofmembers are working with sustainability in some way, with 25% taking the lead, 31.3%very involved, and 31.3% involved.• Organizing and promoting family literacy events—Members show 100% involvementin this area, with 37.5% taking the lead, 31.3% very involved, and 31.5 involved.• Recruiting parents as tutors—This was another area where members are fully engaged.43.8% are taking the lead, 43.8% are very involved, and 12.5% are involved, for a 100%involvement rate.• Developing or preparing reading materials for students to read at home—Nearlythree-fourths of members are involved here, with 12.5% taking the lead, 43.8% veryinvolved, and 18.8% involved.59
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSWe would like to th
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYIn 1997, Washingto
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INTRODUCTIONIn 1997, Washington adm
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