Educator Information

You can be a part of the America Reads Challenge!

To date, approximately 1000 children have received tutorial services from over 200 America Reads tutors and volunteers.  America Reads currently offers tutoring to children in grades kindergarten through high school.

Any public or private school, community center, or after school program can participate in America Reads. Tutoring sites include area schools, after-school recreation centers, and Shands Teaching Hospital. University students eligible to receive work study as a form of financial aid are recruited to work as reading tutors for children birth through high school. Tutors earn $8.00-$10.00 per hour, or course credit, depending on level of experience. Tutors receive training provided by UF College of Education instructors prior to placement at tutoring sites. Tutors must be provided a schedule that allows individuals to work at lest two days per week for 2-3 hours each day in order for the tutors to earn their financial aid award or course credit.  Tutors must be able to begin work at an eligible site within the first two weeks of any UF semester. Schools or sites interested in placement of tutors should contact the America Reads office at least one month prior to the start of any UF semester. 

Individuals or organizations interested in becoming a part of the UF America Reads Challenge: America Reads may contact:  

America Reads
Dr. Gail Choice, Director
College of Education, Univeristy of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611, read@coe.ufl.edu