As Room to Read’s reputation as a thought-leader in the field of global education has grown, and evidence in support of our programmatic approaches has mounted, we are increasingly asked by governments, non-profits and investors to share or implement all or parts of our successful model in a variety of contexts. As a result, we established Room to Read Accelerator, a technical assistance arm that is set up to disseminate our knowledge in literacy in the primary grades and girls’ education to a wider audience, thereby, maximizing our impact. Scaling to Maximize Our Impact
Room to Read Accelerator
Room to Read Accelerator helps organizations and governments implement and build capacity for effective programming in library services, reading and writing instruction, children’s book publishing, and girls’ education that is high impact and high quality. The challenging issues of illiteracy and gender inequality require interventions that are easy to scale and cost-effective. The focus of the Accelerator model is to offer technical assistance and share our expertise and resources with partner organizations through the provision of training materials, workshops, periodic support and monitoring, in an effort to maximize the quality of implementation and, in turn, replicate our work. Accelerator projects are typically two to three years in length.Building the Capacity of Others to Scale
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Proven, research-based materials. Time-tested, engaging and easy-to-use, our materials are designed for new professionals and experts alike. Planning and customization. Leverage our expertise to identify needs, customize our offerings, contextualize materials and train teams quickly. Targeted training packages. Engage participants in training sessions using a set of easy-to-follow materials that are designed to ensure competency, confidence and success. Smart monitoring and assessment. Learn how to monitor and assess programs for achieving results.Room to Read Accelerator Projects Include:
Accelerator Highlights
8,300 Students
We benefited 8,300 children in Indonesia, published 15 children's book titles and established 24 libraries.
Our 2-year partnership in Indonesia united five nonprofits and two private-sector publishers to establish school libraries and publish children's books in Bahasa Indonesia. The Ministry of Education is also using the books to promote a national "15-Minutes of Reading Campaign."
11,000 Students
Our partners are establishing libraries in all 56 Grenada government primary schools -- benefiting 11,000 students.
In 2015 Room to Read Accelerator began a 3-year partnership with Grenada's Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development and Grenada Schools, Inc. The goal is to design a wide-reaching, cost-effective and sustainable program that builds reading habits and skills at all 56 of government primary schools.
Program Offerings
Our services in literacy help governments and other organizations ensure that primary grade children develop reading skills and a habit of reading. By giving teachers, librarians, district level educators, families, and community leaders the tools and training they need, children can become lifelong, independent readers.
Instructional Design for Grades 1 and 2
- Curriculum analysis
- Scope and sequence of a foundational reading and writing program for children
- Development of teacher and pupil books Professional Learning
- Training for teachers and coaches in the implementation of effective reading and writing instruction Student Performance
- Reading and writing assessments and tracking tools
Establishing School Libraries
- Site Selection and library set-up
Managing School Libraries
- Book leveling, creating a print-rich environment, check-out systems
- Professional training for librarians and library management facilitators
- Measuring effectiveness of library systems and services Reading Activities in the Library
- Training for teachers and librarians
- Incorporating library books into classroom instruction
Quality Books and Other Reading Materials
- Building book development skills—story and illustration development, editing, and design
- Cultivating authors and illustrators
- Operations management for children’s book publishing
Our services in girls’ education are focused on creating an environment and support system for girls to complete secondary school with the skills they need to be successful and negotiate key life decisions. Working with school and district-level educators, mentors, parents, and other community members, we provide a guided program structure with life skills curriculum, training, and resources for engaging parents and communities to support girls as they progress through school.
Girls' Education Program Offering
Life Skills
- Curriculum—grades 6 to 12
- Professional learning: facilitating life skills activities
Family, School and Community Engagement
- Facilitating parental workshops
- Establishing and managing parent committees
Mentoring
- Identifying girls who are at risk of dropping out of school
- Training mentors to support girls to stay in school
- Manager and facilitator professional learning
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Please note that at this time Room to Read is only able to consider projects that are funded for multi-year engagements.
“As an Accelerator partner, we learned a huge amount about Room to Read's approach. Their model is sustainable and it has set higher quality standards for children's books and libraries in Indonesia—and inspires others to achieve the same standard.”
Program Manager, ProVisi Education, Indonesia
