Washtenaw County Literacy Coalition: Learning is a Family Thing
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Transcript of Washtenaw County Literacy Coalition: Learning is a Family Thing
Learning is a Family Thing
Vanessa MayeskyWashtenaw County Literacy Coalition
Washtenaw County Literacy Coalition (WCLC)
• Formed in 2007• Over 30 organizations• Mission: End Illiteracy in Washtenaw County
Blueprint to End Illiteracy
• Create a comprehensive system of literacy services
• Address both literacy skills acquisition and application
Learning is a Family Thing
• First programming project of WCLC• Two-hour interactive sessions for families• Four sessions, five sites• Funded by United Way of Washtenaw County
Five Sites
• Ann Arbor District Library• Community Church of God (Ypsilanti)• Faith in Action (Chelsea)• Jewish Family Services• Ypsilanti District Library
Four Sessions
• Reading Together• Dollars & Sense• Workplace Skills• Healthy Families
Healthy Families
• Three concurrent sessions for children and adults.
• Health-related activities for pre-K.• Healthy snack provided.
Adult Sessions
• Ask Me 3• Nutrition• What to do When Your Child Gets Sick
Youth Sessions
• Nutrition (extended session)• Physical Activity
Pre-K Activities
• Make & Take Placemat• Body outline• Health-related stories and games
Giveaways
• Referral information for Public Health, WIC, tutoring services, other resources
• Gift card giveaway• Reference book, pedometer, placemat• Children’s books
Results
• 400 individuals (all LIFT sessions)• Positive evaluations• Enhanced working relationships between
coalition members
Next Steps
• LIFT planning team meets this fall• Project complete by June 2010
Want to Help?
• Planning team• Presenter• Host a session• Contact Vanessa Mayesky: