Illiteracy

in
Children

The hall-mark of American humor is its

pose of illiteracy.

-Ronald Knox

[2003] Texas illiteracy rate: 10.74%

[2002] Dallas most illiterate city: 12.08%

Background
More parent involvement
The National Center for
Education Statistics: 44%

couldnt count to 20 or
higher, 40% couldnt write
their names, 57% pretended
to read.

Certain demographics can contribute to illiteracy

problems:

English is not the first language spoken

Populations have increased in Dallas

DISD students are economically deprived

Incomes

Program
Helping Hands Program
Partnering with YMCA
Grades: PK-8
Monday-Friday 3:00-6:30PM

Staffing

Educator in-charge

5 Tutors
Volunteers

Budgeting
Chipotle Cultivate Foundation Avg ~
$100,000
Expenses from: supplies, staffing, training,
and facility costs

Basic Supplies
Paper
500 sheets x $8.99
Pencils
50 x $6.99
Childrens Book
$5-$10.00 Ea.

Staffing
Certified Head Educator
$70.00/hour
Chipotle Workers
~$9.00/hour
Tutors
Depends on experience

Facilty Costs

Classroom Rental $40 / Hour

Training

First aid/CPR/AED
$90.00/person

Education Training
Hourly rate for Head Educator/Hourly for

employees/ Around 2 hours

Estimated Operating Costs

Supplies:

$54

Staffing:

$375

Room:

$140

Total Operating Cost

Daily Total: ~$569

Monthly Total: ~$11380
Yearly Total: ~$101420

Conclusion

Impact

Cost

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