OC Read provides foundational 1-on-1 tutoring for English-speaking adults who want to improve their reading and writing skills. OC Read is a program designed to support adult learners to further their work, family, and personal goals.
How To Join
All potential learners follow the same process to join OC Read.
Step 1: Intake Interview
To enroll with OC Read, call the office to speak with a literacy coordinator. The coordinator will have a short, 10-15 minute interview that covers your history, education, and goals. If OC Read potentially has the resources to help you succeed, the literacy coordinator will schedule an assessment.
Step 2: Assessment
The assessment is an informal, 30-60 minute meeting on Zoom where your reading and writing skills are estimated through a series of short activities. The assessment helps identify your current strengths, as well as areas for potential growth. Literacy coordinators will review the assessment and interview to determine if OC Read is the best match to meet your needs.
Step 3: Matching
If OC Read is a strong match for your goals and needs, you will be added to a waitlist until a tutor becomes available. Once a tutor has been identified, staff will set up a match meeting on Zoom so the two of you can meet. A literacy coordinator will be present at this meeting to help discuss goal setting, scheduling, lesson planning, and to answer any questions that may arise.
Step 4: Follow Up & Beyond
OC Read likes to stay in touch with learners and tutors! At the six-week mark, a literacy coordinator will follow up with you and your tutor to see how things are going. After that, OC Read will contact you periodically to check in, share program news, and, on a yearly basis, schedule a reassessment.
Get Involved Today!
To become a learner, call OC Read at (714) 566-3070 or email readoc@occr.ocgov.com.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, visit the Tutors page for more information.