Family Literacy – More than just learning English

June 18, 2012 in ELL and ESL, Family Literacy

School is out – Family Literacy classes ended for us in May. Celebrations were held at each of our twelve elementary school sites. Congratulations were offered, along with words of
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Different ways to use PACT time.

May 7, 2012 in After School Program, Family Literacy, Parent Involvement

In a Family Literacy model that offers the four components outlined in the federal definition of Family Literacy (Adult education, Child education, Parenting skills, Parent and Child Together Time-PACT), the
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Partners in Print kits engage families in literacy activities!

April 9, 2012 in Family Literacy, Parent Involvement

There are different models for family literacy programs. In my first blog post, I gave you a link to an article from the Harvard Family Research Project that explores some
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Celebrating WRAD with our Family Literacy programs!

March 9, 2012 in Family Literacy, Parent Involvement, World Read Aloud Day

On the evening of March 7, I visited Mt. Vernon Woods Elementary to see how our Family Literacy program there was celebrating World Read Aloud Day (WRAD). It was a
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