Program Type
Academic programs
Ages Served:
5-11 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: The Summer Literacy with iPads program is designed to prevent the
summer slide that is often seen in children that are not involved in literacy activities over the
summer. This program is intended to not only prevent children from regressing, but to increase
their literacy achievement levels, by immersing the children in a literate environment, teaching
them at their level, and stretching them beyond their assessed capabilities using a reading and
writing workshop format. Senior interns and first year teachers from the IUPUI School of
Education are hired to work with K-3 children enrolled at eight partner organizations (Boys and
Girls Club, Christamore House, Concord Neighborhood Center, Edna Martin Christian Center,
Hawthorne Community Center, Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center, John Boner Center, and
Westminster Neighborhood Ministries).
Success Metrics: Literacy assessments are conducted to monitor academic progress.
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
210
Black or African Americans Annually Served
75%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
24%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: N/A
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $25,000
Initial Start-Up Cost: $0
Contact Information
Organization Name: IUPUI
Website: https://www.iupui.edu/
Respondents Name: Karen Dace
Email: kdace@iupui.edu