1. Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe (R2S)
A community literacy initiative serving children and their families in Asheville and Buncombe County through community PreK and elementary after-school programs and in partnership with Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools. Provides one-to-one and small group tutoring with K-5th grade students focused on closing the literacy achievement gap.
Website: r2sasheville.org r2sasheville
2. Buncombe County Public Libraries
Free library cards, books, story times, and educational programs for families at 12 branches across the county — including drop-in story times for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Website: buncombecounty.org/libraries buncombepfc
3. Literacy Together
Tutoring for children in reading and writing at select schools and afterschool programs in Buncombe County, alongside ESOL, adult literacy, and GED support for families.
Website: literacytogether.org buncombepfc
4. Buncombe County Schools AIG Program (Academically/Intellectually Gifted)
Buncombe County Schools provides enrichment programming including Battle of the Books, Elevating Math, and differentiated academic support for identified students — with AIG Specialists embedded in schools to provide enrichment for all K-6 students through activities like “I Want More” math extensions.
Website: buncombeschools.org nc
5. Children First / Communities in Schools of Buncombe County
A school-based integrated student support model connecting students and families to academic support, mentoring, and community resources directly inside Buncombe County schools.
Website: childrenFirstBuncombe.org
6. CASEL — Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning
Free SEL frameworks, lesson plans, and classroom resources aligned with what Buncombe County Schools uses district-wide for social-emotional learning.
Website: casel.org
