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What is Nittany Lions Read/Nittany Lions Count?

The Nittany Lions Read/Nittany Lions Count Program is designed to support the development of early reading and math skills of children of the communities surrounding the Penn State while offering Penn State students a chance to gain valuable experience and give back to their community. Nittany Lions Read/Nittany Lions Count places eligible Penn State students in schools, childcare centers, museums and other community non-profit organizations in and around University Park, State College, and the surrounding communities.

Nittany Lions Read/Nittany Lions Count students assist and support the Community Partner’s staff, engage directly with the children, and provide one-on-one and/or small-group instruction for children through eighth grade in qualifying community sites.  Penn State students applying for a position with Nittany Lions Read/Nittany Lions Count select a Community Partner that best fits their interests, qualifications, location and availability. Mentors work to support the children’s development of the core competencies related to early literacy, mathematics, and science skills.

 

Nittany Lions Read/Nittany Lions Count History

Nittany Lions Read/Nittany Lions Count at University Park

Nittany Lions Read/Nittany Lions Count at the Commonwealth Campuses

INTERVIEWS BEGIN JULY 11 FOR FALL 2022!!!

We are excited to welcome new students to participate into the Nittany Lions Read/Nittany Lions Count Program!

Virtual interviews for the Fall 2022 semester begin July 11 and will continue through August 12.

Contact us now for more information about joining us!!!

NEW KENSINGTON – New Campus for NLR/NLC!!!

That’s right… We are excited to bring Nittany Lions Read/Nittany Lions Count to Penn State New Kensington!

For more information about a NLR/NLC position with our new Community Partners in the New Kensington-Arnold School District, contact us now!!!

UP Students… Our Local School Districts NEED YOU!!!

The Penn State Community Service Federal Work-Study (CSFWS) – Nittany Lions Read/Nittany Lions Count Program is excited to continue our support of the children, families, faculty, and staff of the State College Area School District for the 2021/2022 academic year with in-person opportunities.
 
Nittany Lions Read/Nittany Lions Count Classroom Support – NLR/NLC students assist and support SCASD faculty and staff, engage directly with the children, and provide one-on-one and/or small-group instruction for children kindergarten through eighth grade in classroom or support settings. The primary goal of NLR/NLC is to support the children’s development of the core competencies related to literacy, mathematics, and science skills.  Placements are available to all SCASD elementary schools, as well as both middle schools. Days/times of NLR/NLC student placement opportunities are determined by SCASD administration, faculty, or staff, based on the needs within each classroom or school.
*PLEASE NOTE* Requirements for Placement with SCASD:  In additional to the hiring requirements for NLR/NLC, students placed with SCASD must present the placement site with proof of Covid-19 vaccination and agree to remaining fully masked while on-site.  

WE ARE… Coming to Beaver Campus!

This just in!!!!  The Nittany Lions Read/Nittany Lions Count Program will be established at Beaver Campus THIS FALL!!!

Interested in being one of the first Beaver Campus students to join us?  Contact Us for more information!

Lifelink PSU has IMMEDIATE Placement Opportunities!!!

Lifelink PSU is in need of mentors for the 2021/2022 academic year!!!

LifeLink PSU provides SCASD special-needs students between the ages of 18 and 21 an opportunity to interact with students of their own age in an environment that is socially and academically conducive to continued growth.

Mature high school students with disabilities who reside in the State College Area School District can benefit from a program developed and implemented through a collaboration of Penn State University and the State College (Pa.) Area School District (SCASD).

Become a Mentor NOW!  Contact the CSFWS Office for more information or visit Lifelink PSU Monday through Friday between 9AM and 3PM in 304 HUB on the Penn State Campus!!

NLR/NLC Once Again Supporting Local Schools… IN-PERSON!!!!

Interviewing NOW for NLR/NLC placements with The State College Area School District!

The Penn State Community Service Federal Work-Study (CSFWS) – Nittany Lions Read/Nittany Lions Count Program is excited to continue our support of the children, families, faculty, and staff of the State College Area School District for the 2021/2022 academic year with in-person opportunities.
 
Nittany Lions Read/Nittany Lions Count Classroom Support – NLR/NLC students assist and support SCASD faculty and staff, engage directly with the children, and provide one-on-one and/or small-group instruction for children kindergarten through eighth grade in classroom or support settings. The primary goal of NLR/NLC is to support the children’s development of the core competencies related to literacy, mathematics, and science skills.  Placements are available to all SCASD elementary schools, as well as both middle schools. Days/times of NLR/NLC student placement opportunities are determined by SCASD administration, faculty, or staff, based on the needs within each classroom or school.
*PLEASE NOTE* Requirements for Placement with SCASD:  In additional to the hiring requirements for NLR/NLC, students placed with SCASD must present the placement site with proof of Covid-19 vaccination and agree to remaining fully masked while on-site.