PARTNER COMMONALITIES:

•      Reading support and instruction

•      Access to books

•      Support for low-income kids and families

•      Interventions to impact student achievement

•      Cultural responsiveness and inclusiveness

•      Focus on narrowing Oregon’s student achievement gap

•      Community engagement 

THE SHADOW PROJECT

MISSION: To make school more accessible and engaging for children with disabilities, so they can achieve their full
potential.

VISION: All children recognize themselves as capable, courageous and ready to learn.

SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS:

• Professional development for special ed teachers

• Classroom goal-setting program

• Books and literacy materials tailored to student needs

• Geography: 33 schools in Multnomah, Washington and Yamhill Counties

REACH OUT AND READ NORTHWEST

MISSION: Reach Out and Read gives young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together.

VISION: All families in Oregon will have the knowledge and tools to give their young children the best possible start in life.

SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS:

• Access to books 

• Children 6 months to 5 years 

• Literacy resources and education for parents 

• Primarily low-income families 

• Provider training 

• Geography: Statewide

READING RESULTS

MISSION: Partners with schools serving low-income students to provide a proven, data-driven reading intervention program delivered by highly trained, culturally responsive tutors.  

VISION: All children finish third grade able to read.

SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS:

• Targeted reading instruction for first-third graders already falling behind in reading

• Trained literacy tutors deliver explicit instruction

• Culturally responsive 

• Geography: Portland

SMART READING

MISSION: To spark joy and opportunity through the magic of a shared book. 

VISION: An Oregon where all children can realize their full potential through reading.

SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS:

• Volunteer-administered reading support

• PreK to eighth grade

• Access to books

• Focus on serving highest-need schools and communities

• Geography: statewide

METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICE

MISSION: Metropolitan Family Service helps people move beyond the limitations of poverty, inequity and social
isolation.

VISION: A world where children never go hungry, young people are always educated, families are financially
stable, older adults remain connected and all humans are healthy, happy and cared for.

SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS:

• Family Early literacy skills

• Kindergarten readiness

• Low-income focus

• Geography: Portland