Neighbors in Ministry Inc

1. Homework is provided via one-on-one support. Scholars are assigned four tutors: one per day. This strategy allows for varied instruction and methodological approaches that is grade level specific. Individualized support allows for deeper learning and personalized attention. Tutors are able to tailor the instruction specifically to the scholars learning style, pace, and needs. This has improved their academic performance in ELA & math. Additionally, STEM and arts programs are emphasized during both the school year and the summer program. Volunteer tutors provided over 2,800 hours of tutoring during 2024. In the 2023-2024 academic year, Rise & Shine served ~40 scholars. Of this number, 16 scholars were black, 11 were bi-racial, 7 were Latinx and 5 were white. Demographics that demonstrate our scholars need for support: -All of our scholars qualified for free or reduced school meals during the school year. -58% of our scholars are living in a single-parent household or raised by grandparent(s). 2. Guided Reading is our strategic process used to provide differentiated teaching that supports students in developing reading proficiency. It has helped our scholars develop better control of their reading process through the development of reading strategies which assist decoding and construct meaning. They have learned to read for meaning and build the stamina to read difficult text, develop comprehension abilities and continue to improve their thinking process. Guided Reading is the umbrella to literacy enrichment. The enrichment extensions consist of the Book Club and DEAR: Drop Everything And Read (independent reading). Both of these strategies allow us to encourage our scholars to read for fluency and vocabulary, whether independently or in group settings. Group settings help to build self-confidence and public speaking with a focus on delivery, communication, and collaboration. The ultimate outcome is that they have become strategic readers.