Why United Way and In2Books In2Books Supports United Way’s Education Goals Enter school ready to succeed Read proficiently by 4th grade Make a successful transition into and out of middle school Graduate from high school on time Be ready for success in college, work and life In2Books is based on two tenets: That all children are capable of deep learning That children cannot fully develop their learning potential without challenging learning experiences In2Books has been shown to: Raise standardized reading scores Positively influence academic achievement Increase student’s motivation to learn *Provided upon request 2 Your United Way Education Goals and Needs 3 Program Overview 4 In2Books eMentoring program overview Grade 3-6 students matched with carefully screened adult volunteers as online pen pals Students select five books to read and discuss in online letters with their adult eMentors In2Books’ resource-rich websites support students, teachers and eMentors Teachers reinforce and extend learning with in-class discussions and literacy instruction certification for child privacy 5 Value proposition for schools and teachers Excites students about learning Raises standardized test scores Authentic implementation of Common Core Standards True school - community partnership International Reading Associationbacked professional development Customizable by teachers 6 Value proposition for companies and eMentors As a virtual program, it enables employees with busy schedules to participate Employees make a meaningful difference in student’s lives without leaving their desks Popular with knowledge industry, technology and media businesses Turnkey – easy to implement quickly companywide ePals support "Volunteerism is at the heart of the community spirit at AOL, and In2Books is one of the most appreciated organizations by our employees." -Ted Leonsis, Former Chairman of AOL 7 A Powerful Volunteer Experience Who eMentors? Students Busy Professionals Homebound Adults How the program works 9 A Yearlong Written Conversation 5 units – 3 topics per unit – Teachers select the topics Students choose from 4-6 books on different levels in each topic Students and adults read and write together about 5 topics each year Students keep all 5 books read 10 Mentors signs up; background check performed Register Background Check Watch Video/Write First Letter Register to become an In2Books eMentor today! Watches In2Books Tutorial Video (link) Begin eMentoring! Student and Mentor are Matched Hi Sydney! Dear Sydney Students select books to read with his/her Mentor Hi Sydney! Mentor writes a letter introducing him/herself Letter Writing Resources Example letters Checklist Key vocabulary words Sample questions Border and clip art Mentor is coached with book-specific guidance Resources Specific directions and topic related websites, vocabulary, genre study, etc. How-to pages A step-by-step approach to support the development of literacy skills Writing Center Everything a pen pal needs to write good letters: • Sample letters • Key vocabulary words • Thinking questions • Letter checklist • Student’s letter In2Books Pen Pal Place Mentors Spur Higher-Order Thinking by Writing First Mentor’s Letter Student’s Letter Teachers oversee the whole process Select topics of study Set schedule Communicate with eMentors Approve students’ book choices Approve all letters to and from the student Teacher Dashboard Research based and research tested In2Books is based on two tenets: Increases Reaching Achievement • That all children are capable of deep learning • That children cannot fully develop their learning potential without challenging learning experiences In2Books has been shown to: • Raise standardized reading scores • Positively influence academic achievement 637.4 626.8 619.2 Non In2Books In2Books 607.7 Grade 3 Grade 4 Increases Literacy Motivation 6.38 5.27 • Increase student’s motivation to learn Pre In2Books Post In2Books 18 Measurable results in just ONE school year In2Books Research Program, 2003-2004 School Year Conducted in Washington, DC Public Schools • 60 schools • 201 classrooms • 2,200 students Standardized SAT-9 test scores after one year of using In2Books 3 “types” of teachers: • Non—Not using In2Books • New—First year of using In2Books • Veteran—2 or more years of using In2Books Clear Results: • In2Books classrooms scored higher than NonIn2Books classrooms, whether they had a New teacher or a Veteran of the program • In2Books created these results in a surprisingly SHORT time period—new programs often take several years to adjust to, sometimes even having negative effects initially. 19 Title I In2Books Classrooms Also Successful DCPS Title I Schools’ Standardized SAT-9 test scores after one year of using In2Books 603 20 How to Start 21 Ways to Support Local Companies, Organizations & Community Members to Provide Mentors Funding and/or Working through Local United Ways To Support Local Schools, Classrooms & Students Investment Options Classroom(s) Student(s) $5,000 per year $175 per year Based on 28.5 students per class Requires 10 or more students per classroom ePals Provides Support Local UW Sales Support Branding Local Local UW Launch Page & Branded Live United Site Local Mentor to Student Matching 23 Contact Lance Frank Account Executive, Sales (513) 519-1443 lfrank@corp.epals.com Chrissy Khachane Executive Director (917) 719-1232 ckhachane@corp.epals.com June 2012 Offer: “For every Two Classrooms Invested in ePals Will Provide One Additional Classroom Free” 24 Appendix 25