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THIRD ANNUAL
FAMILY LITERACY WORKSHOPS
NOVEMBER 10 - Kingston
NOVEMBER 11 - Montego Bay
NOVEMBER 12 - St. Ann
Theme: “Parents & Teachers Matter”
Goals/Objectives
Participants will:
- Learn a step-by-step process for weaving language & literacy into Family Life
- Illustrate how standard practices support Family Literacy
- Identify gaps in instruction and achievement in literate environments
- Engage in best practices & experiential activities promoting Family Literacy
MOE has implemented new standards, making it necessary to understand the new policy direction for the “Certified Literate” measure of literacy. This workshop will align content, instruction, and assessments with those standards.
These workshops will also help introduce elements of a shared experience, communication that encourages while promoting interest and discussion to help families approach literacy from a positive perspective.
Topics:
Intercultural Competency: Core Values
Strategies of Support: Parental Involment
Environments: Technology & Parent Approach
Experiential Activities
In collaboration with:
- Ministry of Education
- Jamaica Library Service
- National Association of Jamaican And Supportive Organizations (NAJASO)
- NAJASO Jamaica, NAJASO Young Professionals
- HELP Jamaica
Target Audience:
Administrators at all levels, Regional Coordinators, Early Childhood Literacy Coordinators & Specialists, Librarians, Teachers, PTA Presidents, Community leaders, and Parents.
Please email us with any questions
Call us at (301) 672-4133
