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SOAR after-school program now recruiting tutors for Fall 17

Aug 23, 2017, 16:30 by Maria Lang (mglang2@illinois.edu)
The Student Opportunities for After-School Resources (SOAR) is seeking mentors to tutor Latino emergent bilingual students in grades two through five in a dual-language setting at International Prep Academy in Champaign.

SOAR: Student Opportunities for After-School Resources is a partnership between the University of Illinois and the International Prep Academy (IPA) in Champaign. The program provides after-school enrichment for Latina/o bilingual youth. Children in grades 2-5 benefit from tutoring in reading and homework followed by social activities. 

Tutoring is scheduled for TWR from 2:00-3:15, with time for reading, homework assistance, and social activities with the children. Illinois students are paired with the same child for the semester and may choose to volunteer more than one day per week. Spanish-speaking skills are not necessary in order to participate. Tutors will need to complete a background check through the Champaign School District the third week of classes. 

U of I students who would like to tutor with SOAR need to commit by September 11.