Students and volunteers read and discuss contemporary, multi-cultural stories as well as the classic Junior Great Books series. Day or Evening availability. September - May. Contact Gene Laughorne at extension 344 for more information. These programs provide a continuum of services that have a positive impact on children's reading from pre-K through middle school. Learning Leaders staff teaches parents read aloud and questioning techniques to help engage their pre-school and kindergarten children in reading.
Staff promote literacy activities at home which engage the entire family.
Authors Read Aloud focuses on the city's poorest and most underserved neighborhoods. There are many opportunities for corporate employees to become involved as volunteers. Programs are tailored for individual companies to allow maximum flexibility while still providing a child with much needed help. This program matches United Nations missions with 5th grade classrooms. This highly interactive curriculum exposes children to cultures around the world, the mission and goals of the United Nations and concludes with a class trip to the United Nations.