As part of Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, the Literacy Alliance announces that it is now an official partner with the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning’s New Worlds Reading Initiative to provide family literacy workshops in the Northeast Florida region. The planned workshops are open to all caregivers. These sessions will empower adult learners in supporting their child’s literacy development while taking into account that many caregivers are also trying to build their own literacy skills.
Caregivers can also apply for New Worlds Reading, which is Florida’s free at-home program that helps eligible VPK – 5th graders strengthen literacy skills and spark a lifelong love of reading. Enrolled children receive 9 free books that they choose each school year through fifth grade, along with reading activities and resources families can use to help build kids’ reading skills.
“New Worlds Reading wants to walk alongside Florida’s families on their children’s reading journeys, and we’re so excited for the opportunity to connect with and support even more families through regional partners like the Literacy Alliance,” said Michelle McGriff, Regional Manager for New Worlds Reading at the UF Lastinger Center.
Marcus Haile, Literacy Alliance President & CEO, shared that, “The Literacy Alliance has long felt that a priority for family literacy needs to be supporting parents who want their own skill building to enroll in adult literacy programs. This partnership prioritizes adult learners while also providing learning opporutnities for families throughout the community.”
The first family literacy workshop is October 10th, 6:00 pm, at the Brentwood Lakes Apartments Community Center. Interested in attending or hosting a Family Literacy workshop? Contact Lisa Alexander for more information by calling (904) 238-9000 or emailing lalexander@literacyallnefl.org.
