Cabrini Green Tutoring Program, Inc.

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Basic Information

Address: 2145 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60614
Phone Number: 312-397-9119
Fax Number: 312-397-9141

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Additional Information

Focus: Education and Social Skills
Sponsor:

Various Funders

Director: Erin McPartlin
Schools Served: Schools in and around Cabrini Green and the near north area of Chicago, IL. Parents also drive their children from other parts of the city to take advantage of our free services.
School District: Chicago Public Schools
County: Cook
Schedule: 6:00-7:30pm Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday
Ages: 1st-6th grades
Capacity: 265 students for 2009-2010
Membership/Pricing: free
Setting:

Tutoring takes place on the 3rd floor of the St. Vincent de Paul Center. Students work in one of eight classrooms with their own tutor on a one-to-one basis.

History:

Since 1965.

Program Highlights:

Literacy program featuring guest readers like TV personalities; Holiday parties; Spelling Bees; 6th grade graduation; Life Skills Program; Annual Picnic

Field Trip Destinations: Chicago Childrens' Museum; Other Chicago Museums; Annual Career Day Field Trip around the city where the children hear from African American speakers in their work environments; occasional sporting events.
Program Information:

One to One tutoring for economically disadvantaged students. Students are assigned a volunteer tutor. They work with that tutor on a weekly basis through the duration of the school year.