Big Brothers Big Sisters of Okeechobee County
Address
208 N Parrott Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 824-2227
AKA:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Okeechobee County
Description:
JUMP Into Reading is a school based reading mentoring program. This program matches a kindergartner, first, second or third grader with a caring adult. The volunteer and child spend a minimum of half an hour twice per week.
BBBS Reads provides a reading focused tutoring program in St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties serving students K-3rd grade who are identified as below grade level by their teachers. Tutors serve three to five days a week, tutoring one-on-one with a minimum of 10 students each, using programs demonstrated as effective in teaching reading skills.
Hours:
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
June 30, 2023
Year Incorporated:
1985
Address Listings
Mailing
PO BOX 182
Okeechobee, FL 34973
Physical (Primary)
208 N Parrott Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Contacts
Debbie Hawley
General Inquiry
(772) 466-8535
Social Media
Phone Numbers
MAIN SITE PHONE
(863) 824-2227
Fax
(772) 828-2098
Subject Tutoring Phone
(772) 466-8535
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
BBBS programs in Okeechobee County are funded through Volunteer Florida, Florida Department of Education, Okeechobee Children's Services Council, United Way, Special Events and individual contributions.
Description
JUMP Into Reading is a school based reading mentoring program. This program matches a kindergartner, first, second or third grader with a caring adult. The volunteer and child spend a minimum of half an hour twice per week. BBBS Reads provides a reading focused tutoring program in St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties serving students K-3rd grade who are identified as below grade level by their teachers. Tutors serve three to five days a week, tutoring one-on-one with a minimum of 10 students each, using programs demonstrated as effective in teaching reading skills.
Availability
During the school year.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
Parent Permission form.
Eligibility
JUMP into Reading Intake Procedure: Kindergarten -3rd grade students in Okeechobee County Schools. Teacher referral, Parent permission form, interview, assessment. Volunteers & clients must be approved before being accepted into program. BBBS Reads tutoring: Kindergarten-3rd grade students in St. Lucie, Indian River & Okeechobee County Schools. Students are generally referred by teachers and Reading Coaches in the schools being served. Schools served are limited by available resources. Signed parent permission is required.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- Okeechobee County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
BBBS programs in Okeechobee County are funded through Volunteer Florida, Florida Department of Education, Okeechobee Children's Services Council, United Way, Special Events and individual contributions.
Description
JUMP Into Reading is a school based reading mentoring program. This program matches a kindergartner, first or second grader with a caring adult. The volunteer and child spend a minimum of half an hour twice per week. AmeriCorps provides a reading focused tutoring program in St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties serving students K-3rd grade who are identified as below grade level by their teachers. Tutors serve three to five days a week, tutoring one-on-one with a minimum of 10 students each, using programs demonstrated as effective in teaching reading skills.
Availability
During the School Year
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
Parent Permission forms.
Eligibility
Struggling reader in K-2 grades attending Everglades, North, or Seminole Elementary.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
JUMP into Reading Intake Procedure: Kindergarten -2nd grade students in Okeechobee County Schools. Teacher referral, Parent permission form, interview, assessment. Volunteers & clients must be approved before being accepted into program. AmeriCorps tutoring: Kindergarten-3rd grade students in St. Lucie, Indian River & Okeechobee County Schools. Students are generally referred by teachers and Reading Coaches in the schools being served. Schools served are limited by available resources. Signed parent permission is required.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Saint Lucie County, Indian River County, Okeechobee Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Okeechobee County
- Saint Lucie County
- Indian River County
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