Study Buddies is a one-to-one tutoring program being offered for first through fifth grade children in Otoe County.  Study Buddies matches an elementary student, referred by the classroom teacher, with a trained volunteer to work together one hour each week on reading or math skills in a community setting.  Study Buddies Program Coordinators communicate regularly with each child's teacher so student learning is consistent with the things students are currently studying in the classroom.  The goal is to increase basic reading and math skills while making learning fun!  Study Buddies sessions are offered once a week for 12 weeks each school semester.

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STUDY BUDDIES IN NEBRASKA CITY - For Additional Information Visit the Links to the Right

There are two sessions of Study Buddies held at the Arbor Bank in Nebraska City on Tuesday evenings.  One session meets from 5:30 to 6:30 and another group meets from 6:30 to 7:30.  For more information about Study Buddies in Nebraska City, contact Holly Carr at 873-6343.   Attach PDF of current Study Buddies Schedule Here.

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STUDY BUDDIES IN SYRACUSE - For Additional Information Visit the Links to the Right

Study Buddies takes place in Syracuse on Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 at the Syracuse Senior Center.  For more information about Study Buddies in Syracuse contact Amanda Davis at 269-3166. Attach PDF of current Study Buddies Schedule Here.

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STUDY BUDDIES IN TALMAGE - For Additional Information Visit the Links to the Right

REGISTER

Children are recommended for Study Buddies through their classroom teachers.  Contact your child's teacher if you are interested in your son or daughter receiving tutoring services through Study Buddies.  Teachers, parents or potential volunteers may get more information by contacting Holly Carr at People United for Families in Nebraska City at 873-6343, or Amanda Davis at People United for Families in Syracuse at 269-3166.

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VOLUNTEER

Make a difference in the life of a child by volunteering one week of your time to be a Study Buddies Tutor.  If more people volunteer to tutor, more children can be served in the Study Buddies program.  Volunteers are matched with students to work one-to-one each 12-week semester.  Substitute tutors are also needed. Student and adult volunteers must be in the 9th grade or older.  Volunteer candidates need to fill out an application form, complete three reference checks, pass a screening through the Nebraska Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry, and complete a one-hour tutor training before tutoring children in the Study Buddies Program.  For more information by contacting Holly Carr at People United for Families in Nebraska City at 873-6343, or Amanda Davis at People United for Families in Syracuse at 269-3166.