The LEAP Reading Intervention Program provides high-quality reading intervention across Tustin elementary schools to equip students with the skills and attitudes needed to reach or exceed grade-level reading goals.

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Each small group is led by one of our highly qualified LEAP tutors: site supervisors, college graduates or interns, and longtime committed volunteers, many of whom are retired teachers. Each of our tutors has been thoroughly trained with the latest research-based strategies proven to help struggling readers, especially English Learners.

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Each school site is supervised by a CA credentialed teacher. LEAP supervisors work carefully with tutors to select engaging texts, at each group's instructional level, that are tailored to specifically meet the needs and interests of all students in the group. Our tutors teach literacy skills and strategies within the context of reading authentic text. LEAP students spend a significant portion of each session reading and discussing text to develop oral language skills as well as to promote a deeper level of comprehension. LEAP reading groups are led by the same tutor for the entire school year to ensure consistency for our students. While tutors focus on targeting students' specific literacy needs, they also take the time and care to provide social-emotional support and build confidence and motivation in students.