K-5th Grade Students to connect with reading mentors (their "Reading Buddy") online.
OKR READING PORTAL
Our Reading Portal is a unique online resource for children, teens and adults. The Reading Portal allows:
Play vocabulary-building and other fun literacy games.
Subscription to the free Physical Book Program, with limited spots available.
Unlimited access to the Reading Portal free online book collection.
The following are eligibility requirements for the Our Kids Read Reading Buddies program:
For Reading Buddies (adults/high school students):
- A PC or Mac with a functioning camera and microphone.
- 45 minutes once per week between 4:30 PM EST and 7:45 PM EST to read with a K-5th grade student.
- Ability to pass a criminal background screening.
- Willingness to complete the Reading Buddy training process.
- A positive, nurturing, fun attitude.
For Elementary School participants:
- A PC or Mac with a functioning camera and microphone.
- 45 minutes once per week between 4:30 PM EST and 7:45 PM EST to read with their Reading Buddy.
- Willingness to participate in a 30-minute on-boarding session.
- Complete the Reading Buddy program registration process.
The onboarding process for adult/high school Reading Buddies and the students they serve is outlined below.
For Reading Buddies (adults/high school students):
- Complete the online registration process.
- Participate in a 30-minute onboarding video interview (camera-on).
- Successfully complete a criminal background check.
- Complete a review of the Our Kids Read training videos.
For Elementary School participants:
- Complete the online registration process.
- Participate in a 30-minute orientation video interview (camera-on).
- Successfully complete a technology check to confirm that the PC or Mac being used meets minimum technical requirements.