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YES, I CAN READ - READING INTERVENTION PROGRAM

Together We Will Tackle The Tough Challenges Of Youth Education

The United Way TCI “Yes, I Can Read” intervention program is specifically designed for students in Grade 2. This initiative aims to be implemented in four government elementary schools across Providenciales. The primary goal of the program is to enroll 300 Grade 2 students for in-school reading intervention. This pullout program is facilitated by experienced literacy teachers who focus on assisting students struggling with reading and comprehension difficulties. 

The “Yes, I Can Read” program has established resource rooms in each of the participating schools. It aligns with the No Child Left Behind policy initiative launched by the government of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), which strives to meet the diverse needs of students with special requirements. By reaching out to students with lower reading skills, stemming from various psychological or physical challenges, the program contributes to the national goal of inclusive education. Additionally, it provides essential support to special education teachers at each school involved in the initiative, utilizing engaged volunteer assistants. 

The program commenced in 2019; however, it was only able to evaluate students' progress before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic placed excessive strain on the education system in the Turks and Caicos Islands, resulting in many children being unable to attend school in 2020. Consequently, this has exacerbated reading deficiencies, with some children aged as old as 7 years having their first opportunity to participate in formal schooling.


Objectives of the Yes, I Can Read Initiative:
- To assist struggling Grade 2 students in improving their reading skills, enabling them to read at grade-level within one year.
  
- To support students in sustaining their motivation, cultivating stronger independent skills, and achieving greater academic progress through reading tutorials.
  
- To enable at-risk students, as well as those with learning disabilities, to enhance their reading abilities to the extent that they can succeed in their academic endeavors and acquire the foundational reading skills necessary for high school and post-secondary education.

This program stands as a vital resource for fostering literacy and inclusivity within the educational landscape of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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