Bring the Power of Intergenerational Tutoring to Your School
Oasis currently partners with 630 schools nationwide to offer the Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring program to students.
Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring is a volunteer program that pairs older adults with children in grades K-3 to work one-on-one each week as their tutors, mentors and friends.
Oasis tutors use a six-step approach to literacy designed by educators that emphasizes improved reading, speaking, listening and writing.
Benefits of Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring
School district partners appreciate several program benefits including:
Meets strategic plan goals for student achievement and community engagement
Curriculum aligned to State Learning Standards
Professional development on best practices and mentoring
2024 Oasis Tutoring Evaluation Results
Each year Oasis conducts an evaluation of the intergenerational tutoring program with tutors, teachers and school district staff. The responses below were compiled from the surveys received in the spring of 2024.
Number of responses by group
123 Administrators
212 Teachers
981 Tutors
Administrator Responses |
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| 99% | Administrators who plan for their schools to participate in the program in the 2024-2025 school year. |
| 98% | Administrators said the Oasis 6-part session plan helps achieve district goals for student outcomes. |
Teacher Responses |
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| 94% | Teachers reported improvement in their students’ reading skills. |
| 93% | Teachers will continue utilizing Oasis tutors/mentors in the 2024-2025 school year. |
| 89% | Teachers who reported improved classroom participation by their students who were tutored. |
| 87% | Teachers have seen student growth in the area of social emotional learning. |
| 69% | Teachers have seen improvement in students’ attendance. |
Tutor Responses |
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| 98% | Tutors who feel volunteering in the program has added a purposeful element to their lives. |
| 78% | Tutors observed their students’ confidence and self-esteem have improved during the school year. |
| 74% | Tutors observed a positive change in their students’ attitude toward reading and learning. |
| 84% | Tutors have returned to volunteer as an Oasis Tutor since 2003, citing health or relocation as the reason for not returning. |
Bring Oasis Tutoring to Your District
To learn more about partnering with Oasis, call:
Mary Click
National Intergenerational Tutoring Director
314-862-2933 x231
Or provide your contact information below and we’ll get back to you promptly.
Washington University Study
A research study by the Center for Social Development at Washington University in St. Louis showed that increasing the number of tutoring sessions improves the effectiveness of the intervention.
Oasis is working with school districts and volunteers to take full advantage of this research.
Tutoring Bridges a Gap
“Oasis Tutoring is a triple win. It helps kids who want and need one-on-one time with a caring older adult. There is a strong focus on literature and reading. And it offers an opportunity to connect with stakeholders who otherwise might not be in the schools.” Declan Fitzpatrick, Fox School District
