RAP Fees in Hawaii

RAP Fee: $6,750.00 - $9,750
(depending upon school population)

(Cost for a Title 1 school who has not had RAP within the last 5 years, the cost is $600 - $1000 depending on school population. )

** Please note, up to 25% of our RAP schools may receive the reduced cost even if they have had RAP within the last 5 years. This amounts to approximately 1 school per semester. If a school does not fall within this context, it may pay our standard RAP fee.

Upon signing a contract with RAP, each school is entitled to the following professional services and program components:

  • one faculty presentation
  • six-nine classroom presentations, depending on school size
  • six family RAP sessions
  • read-alouds for children, toddlers to teens
  • dinners for all participants
  • snacks and drinks for all participants
  • Family Reading Handbook binder for each participating family
  • handout masters
  • flyers and reminder memos
  • Parents' Bookshelf (lending library)
  • Book Swap seed books
  • RAP banners
  • book door prizes
  • all necessary registration materials, flyers and reminders
  • neighbor islands schools call 531-1985 for more information
  • additional classrooms $125 each.
  • Steps to becoming a RAP school:

    1. Contact Read Aloud America

    Click here to fill in a scheduling form, or contact Jed Gaines at:
        Phone: (808) 531-1985
        Fax: (808) 531-1984
        Email: jedgaines@readaloudamerica.org

    2. Make a $1,500.00 deposit.

    This non-refundable deposit secures your school's position in the RAP schedule.

    3. Set up a planning meeting:

    The school team, usually consisting of the Principal. Librarian, PCNC and/or PTA President, meets to discuss necessary agreements and schedules.

    4. Schedule a RAP Implementation Meeting:

    The school team meets with the RAP Coordinators to review program logistics. Topics include:

    • Schedules and responsibilities
    • Flyers and notices
    • Registration procedures
    • Volunteer needs
        Students sign in for a RAP session

    E-mail us: read@readaloudamerica.org

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