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It takes a village to raise a reader. Library-School Partnerships. General Tips. Consistent communication or presence January and February are good months to meet with principals Build background knowledge about school before meeting Use available data and research. Resources.
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It takes a village to raise a reader. Library-School Partnerships
General Tips • Consistent communication or presence • January and February are good months to meet with principals • Build background knowledge about school before meeting • Use available data and research
Resources • ICFL website: “Summer Reading Resources” • Summer Learning Loss Handout (also on CD) • PowerPoint Presentation for Parents, Educators, Community (also on CD) • PowerPoint Presentation for School Partnerships (also on CD) • Examples of how public libraries and schools have collaborated to promote summer reading (also on CD) • Examples of previous Bright Futures applications (also on CD) • How school libraries can promote summer reading (coming soon)
Resources for Libraries • The Scoop: Summer Reading News • Idaho Reads! VISTA Volunteers • VISTA members work with educators to ensure every child is reading successfully by third grade through parent and community involvement. • Grant offered by the State Department of Education, funded though Corporation for National and Community Service. • Elementary schools containing a K-3 grade span that qualify for Title I services, and/or literacy programs serving children in K-3 serving a low income population.
Bright Futures begin with Summer Reading! School Visits School Partnerships Reaching Underserved Children