Preparing Kids for School and Boosting Reading Skills
Getting Kids Ready to Succeed
Managed by United Way of Berks County, the Ready.Set.READ! (RSR) initiative is a collaboration of volunteers, educational organizations, corporations and community partners working together to help improve third grade reading proficiency in children in our community.
Why do we focus on third grade reading skills?
Third grade reading proficiency is a critical component of learning and an indicator of long-term educational and life outcomes. Yet 50% of third-graders throughout Berks County are reading below grade level.
Ready.Set.READ! Programs
Star Readers
Tutoring first and second grade struggling readers
Read with Me
Growing Readers
Focusing on kindergarten readiness
Reach Out and Read
Distributing books through well child visits
Read Alliance
Partner Programs
Pre-K and Early Learning Advocacy
High quality early learning and access to Pre-K are essential to a child’s future success in school and in life. Learn how you can use your voice to advocate for more investments in high-quality early learning programs throughout Pennsylvania. Our entire community will benefit.