Every child deserves an equal opportunity to learn
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Inspired by the belief that every child deserves an equal opportunity to learn, our mission is to provide volunteer tutoring and mentoring to Ravenswood students.
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Over 130 Ravenswood Classroom Partners volunteers work with talented teachers to support the success of students in the Ravenswood City School District, serving communities in East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park. Tutors work with students from Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade on literacy, math and social-emotional skills.
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Sources: School District report Oct 2024, Ed-Data.org |
Each dedicated volunteer is a consistent and caring presence in the lives of these students. Week after week, they return to the same classroom, building trust and lasting relationships with learners. Partnering closely with Ravenswood teachers, our volunteers pour their hearts into supporting not only academic growth but also the social and emotional well-being of each child. They create a warm, encouraging space where students feel seen, heard, and empowered to thrive.
A Valued Partner to the District
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As a District Leader, I am beyond appreciative for the support and partnership of Ravenswood Classroom Partners. As we embarked on adopting a new literacy intervention curriculum this [last] year, RCP was right there beside us the whole way to support implementation.
Through significant change, RCP volunteers have been supportive, responsive, communicative, and impactful on student learning. RCP leaders have been incredibly collaborative, open, and communicative as we have embarked on this new adventure into the world of structured literacy. After just a few months, we are already seeing improved outcomes on student learning, thanks to the dedication and persistence of RCP volunteers! We can’t wait to see how students to continue to progress this year. -- Karen Schreiner, Assistant Director of Teaching & Learning |
We Provide Three Programs
Literacy TutoringVolunteers work in small groups with students each week on literacy skills using the same structured, phonics-based program teachers use. Students learn letters, sounds and high frequency words which are a foundation for decoding more complex text. This high-dosage tutoring approach is shown to have the biggest impact. We use a modified approach in TK and Kindergarten to best support the youngest students.
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Math TutoringVolunteers help students establish a strong foundation and confidence in math through individualized tutoring using math curriculum provided by the classroom teacher. Our program is adapted for both the youngest learners and the older students across elementary school to help students develop essential skills that have a lifelong impact.
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Fluency and Book ClubsVolunteers lead structured reading activities using stories, readers' theater plays and chapter books for a small group of students in order to foster both academic and social-emotional growth. Volunteers guide students as they read together and discuss connections between the story and their own lives, emphasizing reading comprehension and fluency.
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Interested in Supporting the Ravenswood Classroom Partners Mission?
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Become a VolunteerNo prior tutoring is required. We provide training and ongoing support.
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"RCP volunteers really care for the kids. It is clear that each volunteer really wants to make an impact in the students' lives."
~ 3rd Grade Teacher "RCP volunteers do a great job of creating relationships with my students, which is reflected in their academic and social success."
~ 2nd Grade Teacher |
Thank You, Volunteers and Supporters!
It's YOU who make all our work with students possible!
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