Our Programs
Individualized Experiences to Meet Students Where They Are
Every student who comes to READ RVA has unique goals and varied life experiences that shape their journey with us.
In addition to performing full assessments of their reading levels to place them in the appropriate literacy programs, we also individualize plans to help them accomplish personal goals like reading to their children, leading a Bible study, or sitting for a GED® exam.
Students will participate in any of the following programs, following their assessments:
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, open study hall, and in a student-led book club.
2025-2026 Student Survey Results
At the close of the school year, we asked our students about the progress they’ve made since coming to READ RVA.
Outstanding Reading Progress
95% of students surveyed reported improved reading skills.
Life Skills Improvement
Increased Confidence Navigating Healthcare
74% of students surveyed expressed increased confidence visiting doctors and understanding prescriptions and healthcare directives.
Increased Confidence Reading to the Child(ren) in their Home
74% of students surveyed shared increased confidence in reading to the child(ren) in their homes.
79% of students surveyed cited reading bills, shopping, and using transportation more confidently.
How READ RVA Programs Work
Learning to read as an adult is complex, and our students have often had limited success in school. READ RVA 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.
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:
Atlantic Outreach Group
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
VCU Health Hub
Virginia Career Works
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
