Today a reader, tomorrow a leader

Any supply donations may be dropped off at the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce M-F. Please call first to make sure someone is there to receive donation, 505-764-3700.

How Does ABQ Reads Work?

Volunteer tutors commit 1.5 hours a week to tutor two Kindergarten or 1st grade students, one-on-one, for 30 minutes each. Lessons are scripted by a certified APS teacher and structured into three 10-minute segments―reading, writing, and skills development.

What If I Can’t Commit To 1.5 Hours Each Week?

You can still be a change-maker! An option is to form teams of up to four volunteers. Select the day of the week that works best (Tues., Wed., or Thurs.). The 4-person team rotates their members volunteering on this day throughout the month. This lessens the time commitment to 1.5 hours per month per volunteer

Does the Program Make a Difference?

The ABQ Reads tutoring program is evaluated on a yearly basis by Albuquerque Public Schools’ Strategic Analysis & Program Research office in order to provide measurable results of the program. The most recent multi-year analysis of ABQ Reads’ program effectiveness stated the following, “…findings remain consistent and positive that ABQ Reads helps students to reach the ultimate goal of reading at grade level.”

Grow their creative confidence

Each creative activity is an opportunity for a child to embrace a new challenge. Through hands-on learning, a child is more likely to remain engaged and to build upon their creative problem-solving skills.

Learning together

In-person activities encourage little ones to become better independent learners, ABQ Reads is a special opportunity for you to work together with an APS child.