Currently, about 75% of all Monterey County children entering Kindergarten are not yet at age-level in language and literacy and/or English Language development skills. The direct, ongoing tutoring sessions provided by Preschool Service Corps members will serve to address this gap. Preschool Service Corps members support a small group of children and provide each child with five tutoring sessions per week, totaling up to 15 hours of one-on-one or small group interactions. Tutoring sessions are scheduled in a minimum of fifteen-minute increments during a school day. Preschool Service Corps members utilize an assortment of books, resources, and educational activities to enhance their tutoring sessions. In addition to focusing on student achievement, the program strives to develop students' interest in Language and Literacy. The program builds commitment to community by participating in a variety of community service events throughout the year. All members receive initial and ongoing training to inform their service as literacy tutors. Training topics include but not limited to: Tutoring small groups effectively, Using Data for Story Telling, CPR & First Aide Training Pediatrics & Adult, Price Budgeting Materials for Classroom, Inclusion of Children with Disabilities, Equity in the Classroom, Family Partnerships and Culture, Responsive Early Education for Young Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness, The Triangle of Learning: Family Education, and Community; Trauma – Informed Best Practices and Effective Ways to Build a Strong Classroom Community; Preschool Language and Literacy Development and English Language Development Foundations Frameworks, and Risky Play and Outdoor Classroom Environments, Circle Time Engagement & Transitions through Music and Movement, Rethinking a Cultural Classroom Community, Life After AmeriCorps, Resume Building, Cover Letter; How to use Education Award.