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English Reading Tutoring - East Side Learning Center

290 Arundel Street, Saint Paul, MN 55103

Eligibility

Children who are referred by partner schools, including classroom teachers, and by parents. Children must be behind in reading to qualify for free services and live in Minneapolis or Saint Paul.

Required documents

Call for information

Hours

8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

Languages

Karen, Spanish, Hmong, Somali

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call for application and availability

Service area

Minneapolis, MN
Saint Paul, MN

Other Information

Languages

Spanish
Hmong
Somali

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Works with families and preschool children in partnership with preschool programs to provide one-on-one literacy support so children will be ready for school and first grade. Offers a literacy first approach to help each child acquire foundational English skills to succeed in school. The program incorporates rigorous and structured foundational literacy lessons, in which the literacy tutor guides the child through a lesson plan focused on reading practice, developing comprehension skills, and a reflection time for the child to assess their own progress. Active learning, literacy games, and a read-aloud, with emphasis on student choice are included in each tutoring session.

Last Assured

12/15/2025

Providing organization

East Side Learning Center

Partnering with parents and teachers, ESLC trained volunteers provide one-on-one reading tutoring for children in grades pre-kindergarten - 3rd. The goals of the program are to ensure that each child reads with pride and joy at grade level by 3rd grade; each child has the opportunity to develop a caring relationship with an adult who cares about their success in school; and to include parent participation in the reading progress of their child.