Serveminnesota

“Board Treasurer will review 990 first, then Board will review and vote to approve.”

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“Completed a compensation survey last year. Salaries are approved by the executive committee.”

“Upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Reading Corps Minnesota Reading Corps is a statewide literacy program that is increasing the number of Minnesota children who are proficient readers by the end of third grade. Research shows this benchmark is critical to later success in school and in life: After third grade, students apply their reading skills to learn the increasingly complex, multidisciplinary information introduced in fourth grade and beyond. Those who read proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to graduate from high school than those who do not.Minnesota Reading Corps trains and deploys AmeriCorps members to provide tutoring to students age 3 to grade 3 who need an extra boost to catch up to grade level targets. The program partners with school districts and preschool agencies to place highly trained and professionally supported AmeriCorps members in early childhood education programs, Head Start centers and elementary schools. Reading Corps tutors are trained in specific research-based literacy interventions, and are supported by both site-based educational staff as well as master coaches who are among Minnesotas top literacy experts. With access to the latest research on reading intervention strategies, these trained AmeriCorps tutors work one-on-one with students, as well as in small group and large group settings. They provide tailored interventions so that each child can gain the literacy skills they need at a rate to become successful readers by the end of third grade.Reading Corps provides what struggling readers need individualized, data-driven instruction; well-trained tutors; expert coaching; interventions delivered with fidelity; and the frequency and duration necessary for student achievement. This model has been validated as effective and replicable through a rigorous and independent evaluation by NORC at the University of Chicago, commissioned by the Corporation for National and Community Service. This study showed that Reading Corps is closing the achievement gap. Students of color, students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch and English Learners are achieving outcomes equal to or better than their peers. In fact, those with higher risk factors actually made stronger gains. In addition, AmeriCorps members produce significantly greater increases in student literacy outcomes among preschool and elementary students in any setting urban, suburban or rural. Further, research conducted by the Center for Learning Solutions has shown that Reading Corps participants are three times less likely to be assigned to special education than non-participants, creating a permanent benefit to children and a significant ongoing savings to schools that can be redirected to the classroom for the benefit of all children. Through this program, ServeMinnesota demonstrates the capacity to successfully design and implement large-scale initiatives. Since 2003, Minnesota Reading Corps has helped more than 200,000 struggling students progress to reading proficiency by the end of third grade. Last year, 89% of preschool Reading Corps participants showed growth on at least 3 of 5 key early literacy skills, indicating their readiness for Kindergarten. About 80% of K-3 students exceeded their growth goals, narrowing or closing the gap between their initial skill level and their grade level target. School administrators and staff appreciate the added support for their students. A year end survey shows 100% of administrators believe the program has a positive impact on their site and students. Teachers agree that the program helps reach more students and 95% feel positive about students in their classroom participating in Reading Corps. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Minnesota Math Corps, an AmeriCorps program modeled after Minnesota Reading Corps, is designed to help 4th-8th graders achieve proficiency in math, a critical gateway skill for high school graduation, college admission and college completion. Math Corps provides schools”