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witschicago.org/annualappeal I want to share a story with you. WITS Mentor Jessica Acevedo had a surprise in store for Program Coordinator Kandace Mack a few weeks into WITS-K at José de Diego Community Academy - when Jessica was a fourth grader at that very school, she participated in WITS programming. Mentors at our WITS programs range from corporate partner employees to retirees, but as far ...

Helpful Links: PDF of presentation: witschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Volunteer-Orientation-for-recording-WPM-and-MDM.pdf Student Programs: witschicago.org/student-programs Book Ownership: witschicago.org/witsummer-books CPS Health Screener: www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/covid-19-resources/health-screener-instructions/ More Volunteer Resources: witschicago.org/volunteer-resources W...

Dr. Olimpia Bahena, WITS Board Member and Chicago Public School Deputy Chief Language and Cultural Education Officer speaks about the importance of WITS.

As the CEO of this organization, I am committed to building at-home and classroom libraries for CPS students. What I have built here in my home is what we are doing at WITS. I am asking you to help put books on the shelves of our students. By giving just $50, you improve access to books in our city. I look forward to your support. witschicago.org/witsummer-books#donate

On October 29, 2020 WITS convened a panel featuring an intimate look into Walsh Elementary’s response to COVID-19 and remote learning. This panel will feature a conversation with an administrator, educator, and family. To learn more visit witschicago.org

On Thursday, March 25, 2021 WITS held a panel discussion featuring three Chicago Public Schools educators who shared their perspective on leading and empowering small groups of students, and provided tips for strengthening relationships in a virtual environment. Take a look at the recording.

On January 7th WITS held our first WITS Talk of 2022: “Get Your Mind Into the Gutter: Teaching Graphic Novels.” Hannah Nolan-Spohn (teacher, RLTA recipient, and RLTA Summer Institute Facilitator) taught participants how to support students as they read graphic novels. Hannah designed this workshop for WITS mentors. It would also benefit anyone who reads with 3rd-8th graders in any setting.

Support our next 30 years: witschicago.org/wits-30th-anniversary-it-began-in-a-classroom#support WITS is best positioned to make a significant impact on the literacy outcomes of Chicago students. We provide whole-school literacy enrichment by layering student programming and teacher professional development. Our strategic focus to scale multiple programs at single schools will support students'...

WITS takes pride in fostering community amongst CPS educators. This year, we capitalized on the strengths of The Rochelle Lee Teacher Award program by focusing on Study Groups. Study Groups empower teachers to become classroom, school, and district-wide literacy leaders. By focusing the program on the needs and goals of educators, WITS provides relevant, effective professional development and n...

Learn more about our Strategic Plan: witschicago.org/wits-2021-2025-strategic-plan Over the next five years, WITS is embarking on our most ambitious strategic plan yet. We are committed to focusing our program portfolio, realigning organizational operations, adapting to an ever-changing education landscape, and investing in evaluation to improve outcomes for our schools in an effort to be the b...

WITS mentors commit to weekly or bi-weekly participation, meeting with the same student from October to May and establishing a safe consistent relationship. WITS mentors help students develop foundational literacy skills, while becoming allies for their students, helping them identify as curious, capable learners. Support WITS Mentor Programs: witschicago.org/wits-30th-anniversary-it-began-in-a...

To advance student literacy, support must be extended to the educators who instruct them. The Rochelle Lee Teacher Award provides CPS teachers with the tools, resources, and network to create professional learning communities within their schools. Support WITS Teachers: witschicago.org/wits-30th-anniversary-it-began-in-a-classroom#support

Support WITS Students: witschicago.org/wits-30th-anniversary-it-began-in-a-classroom#support At the center of everything we do are our three core values: consistency, empowerment, and community. WITS advocates for every student to have access to the literacy resources necessary for academic achievement. One way that students are empowered is through the relationships they build with their mento...

In 1999, WITS developed a unique model of corporate engagement in which financial and volunteer-powered investments go hand in hand. Over the past 20 years more than 60 Chicago corporations have invested nearly $10 million and 775,000 hours in literacy mentorship to CPS elementary schools. Learn more: witschicago.org/building-relationships-between-corporations-and-schools