Flexible programs for after-school, summer, and city partnerships.​

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• Reading Rangers™ Afterschool & Summer Programs: Turn local centers into literacy hubs with fun, high-impact reading sessions for PreK–3rd grade—staffed by trained TRA mentors and Literacy Instructional Assistants (LIAs).

• ABCs to Reading for Families: Offer take-home reading kits and family literacy nights to help parents practice structured literacy routines at home.

• ROOTS of Learning™ Professional Development: Train local educators, youth workers, and volunteers to implement evidence-based early literacy practices rooted in social-emotional learning.

• Pathways Workforce Partnership: Build a pipeline of young adults (18–26) trained as Literacy Instructional Assistants, ready to serve your programs or schools

TRA’s ROOTS of Learning™ model brings evidence-based literacy to life through relationships, real-world learning, and equity.

• Resilience: Children learn persistence through guided reading and hands-on activities.

• Opportunity: Every program is built to ensure access for all families, regardless of zip code or background.

• Observation: Community educators learn to see what each child needs and respond with targeted instruction.

• Training: Hands-on literacy training prepares mentors, tutors, and staff to teach with confidence.

• Self-Belief: We celebrate identity and progress, so kids see themselves as capable readers and leaders.