Volunteer Retreat

Annual Volunteer Retreat — MANDATORY

Friday, January 10, 2023, 10am-1pm

On Zoom

Every year, Literations hosts a half-day retreat for Literacy Coaches as a way to build community, celebrate your work with students, and provide additional training and support.

More info here

Training Videos

• EC Hub: A recording of our Refresher training can be found on the LINK .
• Emergent Reader Program Town Hall: watch the recording

Mark Your Calendar

Reminder - No Sessions

• Jan 20 - MLK Day

Annual Volunteer Retreat — MANDATORY

Friday, January 10, 2023, 10am-1pm

On Zoom

Every year, Literations hosts a half-day retreat for Literacy Coaches as a way to build community, celebrate your work with students, and provide additional training and support. More info coming - please save the date (record as 3 hrs "training" time).

More info here

Zoom Literacy Coach Drop-In — OPTIONAL

Wed, Jan 15 at 1pm

Do you have a student who has been hard to engage? Are you not sure how long is "just right" for sticking with one RAZ book before moving on? Do you wonder why most of our RAZ library books are nonfiction? You're not alone! 

Please join members of the Literations staff for drop-in hours to get advice on any program-related questions that may have popped up in the first weeks of sessions and have some great discussions with other coaches and Literations staff.

No need to register in advance. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/84150577396



District Calendars

• Boston Public Schools
• Framingham Public Schools

NOTE: Attending live events should be tracked in the HUB under Training. Watching a recording should be logged under Prep.

Student Social Emotional Learning Survey

We appreciate your dedication to your students and our program. Soon, we’ll ask you to complete a short Student Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Check-In Survey.

This 5-question survey helps us understand your students' social-emotional engagement and progress. It takes about 5 minutes per student and is based on your observations during the first 5–6 weeks of sessions. A rubric will be provided for guidance.

Thank you for helping us track and support student growth!



See more info here

Coach Observations

Continuing to Support Our Coaches

Literations observes coaches throughout the year so we can understand what’s working and where we may need to provide additional support and training for coaches. The stronger and more confident our coaches are in delivering our program, the stronger and more confident our students will become in their reading.

Our observations help make Literations an even better experience for both our coaches and students.

Team leaders and program staff will begin observing coaches (focusing on first-year volunteers first and returning volunteers next) in December and January. Please have a look at the observation form to see what team leaders will be observing and discussing with you. As you will see, the form follows our 30-minute structured session and provides opportunities for coaches to share what they need to feel confident and successful. 

Coach Observation Form

Volunteers Facebook Group!

Looking to connect with fellow volunteers, share tips, and celebrate successes? Our new Literations Volunteers Facebook Group is the perfect space to build community and stay inspired. Whether you’re seeking advice, sharing resources, or just want to join the conversation, we’d love to have you!

Community Events

Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy

Condition of Education 2025 Summit

Date:Thursday, January 30

Time: 8:30 AM

Location: UMass Club, One Beacon St, 32nd floor, Boston

More info and RSVP

Coaching Quick Tips

Ringing in the New Year with Your Student

As we welcome the new year, it’s the perfect time to bring a sense of celebration and fresh energy to your sessions! Here are a few ideas to make the most of this season of new beginnings:

• Celebrate Progress: Take a moment to reflect on how far your student has come since the start of the school year. Highlight something specific they’ve accomplished and let them know how proud you are.
• Share Hopes: Ask your student to share one thing they’re looking forward to in the new year, whether it’s at school, at home, or in their reading journey.
• New Year Read-Aloud: Kick off the year with a story that ties into themes of fresh starts, perseverance, or dreams for the future.
• Fresh Perspectives: Encourage your student to think about what they enjoyed most in your sessions last year and what they’d like to try differently moving forward.