Due to new and improved changes to the program, training should be completed each participating year. It should only take approximately 15 minutes to complete these two videos.
Do I have to take the quiz at the end of the two required training videos?
Yes. The quiz asks for your contact information and any comments you may have on the video. This will help us let your district coordinator know who completed training.
Kids Read Now encourages holding a teacher training to inform your teachers of the program. We have found this the most effective way to educate teachers about the program or program updates.
During teacher training, we encourage you to distribute program materials. Inform your teachers that they must help their students select their books and submit the selections through the online portal.
Finally, be sure to set a date and inform your teachers of a deadline to complete the online selection process.
Yes! Feel free to give your teacher this link: https://training.kidsreadnow.org/ and the site password. If you don't remember the password, email [email protected]. Teachers are welcome to access the training videos and resources.
No. All students will be given a grade specific list if they do not select their own books and your district has uploaded their CSV file.
No. Guardians do not have to sign anything for their student to participate or to update contact information. We recommend they update their contact information online.
How do I enter student book choices?
Please view the Enrollment How To Videos.
Students can enter their own books online. Teachers and educators can also log into their portal account to enter books for their students using the quick add feature.
When will my enrollment materials be delivered?
Enrollment materials should be delivered in the months of March and April. Please contact your Account Manger or [email protected] for more details. Enrollment materials are mailed after your district has uploaded their CSV file.
Can I change student book choices after the deadline?
Changes to book selections cannot be made, except in extreme circumstances. Kids Read Now orders books for the summer program at the time of enrollment. Having student book choices uploaded helps us keep enough books in stock to meet your students’ needs.
Your family reading event may be held at any time of day! Do what works best for your guardians. Many schools choose to hold their family reading event on its own or pair it with another event like Muffins for Mom or Donuts for Dad.
We encourage schools to hold their family reading event in the last two weeks of school so the program is fresh in the minds of students and guardians. Your family reading event materials will arrive within one week prior to your event.
Your family reading event materials will be delivered within a week of your event. To update the date of your event, email your account manager or [email protected].
Your students’ first book(s) and parent guides.
Each school will receive a shipment of parent guides and books labeled for each student.
Will there be a KRN representative at my family reading event?
If you would like to request a KRN representative attend your family reading event, please email [email protected] to discuss availability.
Please view the family reading event informational video. You may also email your Account Manager or [email protected] to help you generate ideas.
You can replace a student who moved out of the district with another student who is not yet enrolled. If you can get the first book to the student who moved, they can change their address with us and still participate from their new address. Or, you can pass along the books to a classroom or school library.
We will contact guardians in your district each week. If you would like to know specifics, please email [email protected] or your Account Manager.
Yes. Please watch the Analytics How To video for assistance with this. You may also contact [email protected] or your Account Manager with questions.
Prizes and certificates vary based on the program your district purchased. Please email [email protected] for details.
When do I send in our reading scores for analysis?
Kids Read Now will contact you in the fall with an official request and specifics on the analysis.
Each summer, students take a three-month break from school. Those who don’t read over the summer lose two to three months of reading ability, leaving them over a year behind by the time they reach fourth grade.
Of those not reading at grade level by fourth grade:
By providing choices, challenges, and rewards throughout the program, we keep kids reading over the summer and prevent the summer reading slide.
From kindergarten through third grade, children learn to read; after third grade, they read to learn. By fourth grade, students need to use their reading skills to succeed in other subjects, and if they haven’t mastered reading by then, they may keep falling behind.
Of those not reading at grade level by fourth grade:
Download the Implementation Check List to see your next step or email your Account Manager.
There will be no credits or refunds issued for under enrollment. Your district should have automatically enrolled all contracted students at the beginning of the program. These students are given a grade-specific book list until they choose the books they want to read.
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Email [email protected] to find out!
The KRN representative responsible for helping clients implement the KRN program. They are your guide to any and all questions you may have throughout the implementation process.
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