Parent Literacy
Parent Literacy Forum
WMU McGinnis Reading Center and Clinic 4511 Sangren Hall, Kalamazoo, MIParents are the first teachers of their children. Many adults with low literacy skills have hopes that their children will not have the same struggles with learning as they experienced. According to the National Institutes of Health, the most important factor in a child’s academic success is the reading level of his or her caregivers.... Read more »
Parent Literacy Forum
WMU McGinnis Reading Center and Clinic 4511 Sangren Hall, Kalamazoo, MIParents are the first teachers of their children. Many adults with low literacy skills have hopes that their children will not have the same struggles with learning as they experienced. According to the National Institutes of Health, the most important factor in a child’s academic success is the reading level of his or her caregivers.... Read more »
Parent Literacy Forum
MIForum leader: Elizabeth Isidro, Ph.D. This forum will explore evidence-based literacy activities for parents that can be used to help improve reading outcomes. Sessions will incorporate objectives and training from the Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing public awareness and action campaign as well as information and materials from KLC community literacy partners. Parents are... Read more »
Parent Literacy Forum
MIForum leader: Elizabeth Isidro, Ph.D. This forum will explore evidence-based literacy activities for parents that can be used to help improve reading outcomes. Sessions will incorporate objectives and training from the Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing public awareness and action campaign as well as information and materials from KLC community literacy partners. Parents are... Read more »
Parent Literacy Together Class
Join us for Parent Literacy Together, a free 6-week class where parents and children can enjoy learning together. Each family will receive a welcome kit filled with handouts, class materials and age-appropriate books and activities. Classes are designed to help parents become better first teachers of their children. Tuesdays, 6-7pm, on WebEx. To register, email... Read more »