"I like coming here. It's fun here-lots of nice people." 6th grade student "This really helps me when I go to do my schoolwork." 8th grade student "Thanks for helping me out!" 8th grade student

The Institute serves:

1. Students in grades 3-8 from Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti who are reading 1 grade or more below their expected grade level.
2. Families whose total household income falls below the median income guidelines for Ann Arbor (as published by HUD), and/or whose children qualify for free or reduced lunch at school.

To determine income eligibility, find the total number of people living in the child's household (including the child) and the annual income limit listed below. If the annual household income is less than the amount listed, the child meets the income requirements to qualify for entry into the Family Learning Institute.

2 persons - $49,200
3 persons - $55,350
4 persons - $61,500
5 persons - $66,400
6 persons - $71,350
7 persons - $76,250
8 persons - $81,200

We like to emphasize that we do not only enroll the student, we enroll the entire family. Therefore, each family must sign a contract agreeing to read at home regularly, adhere to our attendance policy, to encourage the student to take responsibility for their own learning, support their child’ efforts, and monitor and discuss home reading.

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About 80% of our referrals are from the students’ school. Typically, the teacher initiates the process by discussing the student’s need with his/her family, and recommending the Institute to the family. This does not mean referrals need only come from the student’s school. Families can also apply without a referral from the school. However, there is a portion on the application that needs to be filled out by school personnel.

There are two enrollment periods: in the fall and in the winter. Applications are accepted year round and are date stamped. During each enrollment period, applicants are considered based on the order of applications received.

Applications are available at each AAPS elementary and middle school. Applications can also be picked up at the Institute and upon request, can be mailed to a family. Families are encouraged to make sure the application is completely filled out.

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Students are accepted into the Institute if they meet the basic eligibility criteria and if they and their parents demonstrate a strong commitment to the program. Enrollment procedures are as follows:

1. Upon submission of the student application, the information is reviewed and eligibility is determined.
2. If the student is accepted, the family will be called and invited to the New Family Orientation.
3. Children may begin attending as soon as we are able to pair him/her with a Reading Coach.
4. If the student’s availability to attend does not match our current openings, or if there are fewer openings than applications, the child’s name is placed on a waiting list. If a student leaves the program during the school year for some reason, we will use the next name on the list to enter the program.

For more information, please contact the Director at 995-6816.

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