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Literacy Support Specialist
Memorandum of Understanding
Between
Read Fort Worth
and
Summer Scholars Collaborative Programs
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) sets for the terms and understanding between Read
Fort Worth and the programs participating in the Summer Scholars Collaborative to support the
hiring, funding, and employment of Literacy Support Specialists (LSS).
Background
Read Fort Worth is providing the funding for Literacy Support Specialists for participating
programs in the 2019 Summer Scholars Collaborative. Literacy Support Specialists have been
screened and interviewed by Read Fort Worth and program partners, and have been assigned to
participating programs by Read Fort Worth. Literacy Support Specialists will provide program
support based on program needs in the following areas:
Literacy Instruction Knowledge
Staff Mentoring/Coaching
Classroom Management Support
Proctoring Program Specific Literacy Assessments"
Literacy Support Specialists may provide support in one or two primary areas versus all areas of
support based on program need and the skill set of the LSS.
Purpose
This MOU will outline the areas of responsibility for Read Fort Worth,program partners, and the
Literacy Support Specialists.
The above goals will be accomplished by undertaking the following activities:
Read Fort Worth
• Read Fort Worth will provide the funding for the LSS's - a total of$3,500 for 20
hours a week of work for 7 weeks, as well as $140 for mileage for each LSS.
• Read Fort Worth will provide a best practices and family engagement survey for
all LSS's to use and submit weekly
Program Partner
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• The program partner will serve as the LSS `employer,' meaning they will:
o Ensure that each LSS is aware of the program start and end date, as well as the
hours they will be expected to work.
o Ensure the LSS is paid with the funds provided by Read Fort Worth through the
program's normal payment model
o Supervise the LSS and ensure they complete their hours,perform their duties as
assigned.
Reporting
Read Fort Worth
• Read Fort Worth will receive and review weekly reports from the LSS through the best
practices and family engagement survey
Program Partner
• Programs will send an email to Read Fort Worth (Contact will be Danielle Stenger,
danielle.stengergreadfortworth.org) if the LSS does not complete their weekly 20 hours
• Programs are responsible for monitoring and tracking LSS time worked
Funding
Read Fort Worth
• Read Fort Worth will provide the funding for the LSS's - a total of$3,500 for 20
hours a week of work for 7 weeks, as well as $140 for mileage for each assigned
LSS.
Program Partner
• Programs are responsible for any further compensation if LSS exceeds 20 hours a week
Duration
This MOU is at-will and may be modified by mutual consent of authorized officials from Read
Fort Worth and program partners. This MOU shall become effective upon signature by the
authorized officials from the program partners and will remain in effect until modified or
terminated by any one of the partners by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual agreement by
the authorized officials from program partners this MOU shall end on (end date of partnership).
Contact Information
Read Fort Worth
Danielle Stenger
Collaborative Action Manager
1500 N Main Street Suite 105
Fort Worth Texas, 76164
817-682-3325
danielle.stenger@readfortworth.org
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