The Beaumont ISD ROAR! reading initiative was launched as a partnership between the Beaumont community and BISD. The goal of the program is to have all BISD second through fifth graders reading at or above grade level by the end of the year by pairing them with volunteers who will assist them in improving their reading skills. BISD, in partnership with our community, wishes to instill a love of reading at an early age and provide them with positive attention and learning outcomes.

The success of the program depends on not just the participation of BISD faculty and staff, but on the community as a whole. Strong reading skills are the building blocks to increased student success. The district is calling on all community members to get involved in this exciting program. Through community and parental involvement, we can ensure the success of the ROAR reading initiative.

Volunteering is simple. We are asking for companies, community organizations, campus organizations, retirees, parents, grandparents, and anyone who would be willing to give 30 minutes (or more) of their time being read to and helping to improve the reading skills of BISD students. Training will be provided to volunteers giving them the skills they need to better assist the students as they work with them.

Together as a community we can build a brighter future and instill the love of learning at an early age. Join us as we ROAR!

What is ROAR?

On November 12, 2015 the Beaumont Independent School District, in an effort to promote reading and increase reading proficiency at the early levels, launched the ROAR! reading initiative. The program was designed as a partnership between the Beaumont community and BISD.

What are the goals of the program?

The primary goal of the program is to have all BISD second through fifth graders reading at or above grade level by the end of the year by pairing them with volunteers who will assist them in improving their reading skills. BISD, in partnership with our community, wishes to instill a love of reading at an early age and provide them with positive attention and learning outcomes. The district believes, based on internal studies and confirmed by academic research, that students who attain a mastery of reading skills at an early age will be better equipped for the future.

How does the program work?

The success of the program depends on not just the participation of BISD faculty and staff, but on the community as a whole. Students will be paired with and will read a level-appropriate book to the volunteer during their half-hour reading session. Volunteers, who have attended specific training for the program, will work with the students by asking questions that will increase comprehension and help build confidence. Based on the observations of the volunteer as well as other classroom-based metrics, as the student progresses, the book level and difficulty will increase.

How do I become a volunteer?

You can become a ROAR Louder volunteer in a few simple steps. Just complete the Volunteer Application and await approval. Once you have been approved, you will be contacted by a campus ROAR Louder coordinator.  Click here for more information about becoming a ROAR Volunteer.