Our Programs
Learning to read as an adult is complex, and our students have often had limited success in school. READ meets students where they are and helps them attain their literacy and life goals. READ RVA provides classroom instruction, one-to-one tutoring, and community programs to adults who want to improve their reading, writing, basic math, and digital skills.
Our programs are guided by our students. Our students are creative, resourceful, determined, brave, and humble. READ RVA is committed to creating a culture of respect and safety, acknowledging the everyday challenges and barriers that students may face.
We utilize the Wilson Language System as our core curriculum which is rooted in the science of reading. Our curriculum includes phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency for adults reading below an 8th grade equivalency. Our students learn by experience, with material that is applicable to real life situations.
Our literacy programs include:
Adult Basic Education (ABE) literacy classes taught by our teachers with tutor support
One-to-one tutoring by our trained literacy tutors
Community literacy workshops
Enrolled students may also participate in a computer lab, tutor time help, and a student-led book club.
If you’d like to support our READ Out Loud Book Club, check out our Amazon Wish List!
We also provide literacy programming in conjunction with our community partners:
Richmond City Justice Center
In Collaboration With:
Autism Society Central Virginia
Boys and Girls Club of Metro Richmond
Brightpoint Community College
Central VA Literacy Collaboration (CVLC)
Circles RVA
Community Action Network (CAN)
Community Based Literacy Organization (CBLO)
Fostering Acadia
Friendship Circle RVA
Goodwill
Henrico County Public Libraries
Jacob’s Chance
Joy House
Liberation Center
New Virginian’s Club
Peter Paul RVA
Read To Them
REAL Life
ReEstablish Richmond
Reynold’s Community College
Richmond Parks and Recreation
Richmond Public Libraries
Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority
RPS Lit Limo
SOAR 365
The Links, Inc.
The Office of Community Wealth Building
The Open Table
Thrive Birth to Five
Virginia Career Works
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
