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Partners in Reading (PIR)is a volunteer program that helps second grade Austin ISD students become stronger and more successful readers. PIR provides volunteers, teachers, and students a fun and structured way to help children become stronger readers.

School: This program operates in 17 schools in underserved communities. With locations across Austin, we can find a school near you to fit your schedule!


Map of Schools:

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School Locations:
PIR NORTH
Andrews – Barrington - Brown - Pillow - Wooten - Woodridge

PIR CENTRAL
Allison – Blackshear – Norman – Oak Springs – Pecan Springs - Sanchez

PIR SOUTH
Dawson – Odom – Perez - St. Elmo – Travis Heights – Widen

Come join us in the classroom!  

Participants Say: "[PIR] encourages students to work with other adults emphasizing to students that reading is valued in their community by individuals other than their teachers." -- Teacher

"This is a great opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with students and boost their reading fluency significantly, in a structured, organized, and efficient program that makes it easy to be a volunteer!" -- Volunteer

Program Contacts: Sandy Bootz
Partners in Reading
Program Manager
sbootz@austinpartners.org
512.637.0975
Erica Hendry
Partners in Reading
Program Coordinator
ehendry@austinpartners.org
512.637.0979
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