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17-18 Research & Evaluation Coordinator
 
 
 
With a population 600,000, Milwaukee is 40 percent African American, whereas the three surrounding counties are two percent African American and 95 percent White. In a study comparing 16 similar metro areas, Milwaukee has among the lowest median incomes for African American and Hispanic households, whereas non-Hispanic White households earn more than twice as much. It is no surprise that poor educational outcomes follow the backdrop of segregated poverty. You have the opportunity to become part of the solution through a position at Milwaukee Succeeds, an initiative of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF). We know reading is fundamental to success of our children, therefore a primary focus of Milwaukee Succeeds is improving reading proficiency. A key benchmark in reading is a child’s proficiency level by third grade. The adage is that until third grade, a child learns to read so that after third grade, a child reads to learn. Three quarters of children that are not reading proficiently by third grade fail to catch up by the time they complete high school. In the 2014-15 academic year, 26% of Milwaukee third graders scored proficiently on state exams, whereas statewide, 52% scored proficiently. This is why the level of reading in Milwaukee is alarming and improvement is crucial. Milwaukee Succeeds has worked with our partners at the universities, choice, charter, and Milwaukee Public Schools, as well as providers for experiential opportunities and parental engagement to formulate a model using data-driven decision making to create 2,000 more joyful readers by 2020. Milwaukee Succeeds has identified strategies, collectively referred to as Transformative Reading Instruction * (TRI), for improving 3rd grade reading outcomes. The VISTA will help us to address two challenges: 1) Taking those strategies to scale by improving processes for coordinating with sites and 2) helping to transfer the ownership of the strategies to school systems.
 
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Member Duties : 1. Project Manage the Scaling of Transformative Reading Instruction (TRI). 2. Ensure fidelity to the TRI model. 3. Develop an improved process for engaging parents. 4. Develop and implement practices and strategies to aid in recruitment of volunteers. 5. Develop and support funding strategies. 6. Prepare and present to appropriate groups. Support and facilitate media communications.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Onsite Fitness Center ,  Housing ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Communications ,  Public Speaking ,  Community Organization ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Youth Development ,  Education ,  General Skills ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
17-18 Research & Evaluation Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
11/27/2017  -   11/26/2018
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WISCONSIN  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  09/12/2017  To  11/01/2017 
Contact Dave Celata
101 W Pleasant St
Milwaukee   WI   53212
4143367077
dcelata@milwaukeesucceeds.org
milwaukeesucceeds.org
 
AmeriCorps VISTA
Listing ID 76716

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