Welcome to the Torrey Hills Literacy Coaches' page of the website. Here you will find useful information that can help you as you assist your child with homework and other tasks related to literacy. Be sure to check back regularly; there is a new topic each month!
Everyone A Reader Program
The Everyone A Reader volunteer program was created to fill an important need. Throughout San Diego County, some children experience difficulty learning to read. Often these children need special assistance and additional practice with reading. To meet this need the Everyone A Reader volunteer program was born.
In our program, adult volunteers train to work one-on-one with first through third grade children. The children read books at their instructional level while trained tutors listen and assist the child in learning new reading strategies. For example, if the child is unsure what to do when coming across an unknown word, the tutor helps the child learn strategies to decode that word. The extra reading practice and strategies help the child become a better reader.
After being trained, volunteers go to a school near their work or home and are met by the site coordinator who helps them get started by going over standard procedures and touring the school. The coordinator continues to help and support the volunteer throughout his/her time at the school.
Our goal is to make Everyone A Reader by third grade.
If you are interested in becoming an Everyone A Reader volunteer, please inform your child's teacher and he/she will supply you with more information. You may also call Rosemary Van Gorder at 481-4266 for more information.
The Writing Process
Writing is one of the toughest challenges that students face during the school day. Understanding the writing process and how to organize thoughts helps students to complete writing tasks and feel successful.
Click here to read more about the writing process.