What we talked about on Monday

What we talked about on Monday

MaddyK 04 Mar 2010 23:51

Looks like we discussed the measurable outcomes falling into categories
1. Confident learner: library knowledge, develop relationship with reading, increase self esteem/awareness, FOCAL essay contest along with workshops in branch (measurable outcome maybe increased library usage, the child who feels more empowered will use what he/she knows more than the child who feel intimidated, etc.)

2. Literacy-Reading: Battle of Books, Student generated lists, reviews by students, create place for kid generated content, parent outreach to increase awareness (measurable outcomes maybe higher levels of reading, increased knowledge of genres, kinds of books)

3. Literacy-Digital: Research method instruction, database games and prizes, parent outreach to increase awareness, computer class with google docs, possibly tying back into FOCAL essay, but other computer classes as well, also kid generated content on website improves digital mastery (measurable outcomes maybe increased database usage, increased website hits)

Empowering families, empowering parents and kids to learn together.

Re: What we talked about on Monday

bjbreaux 08 Mar 2010 22:44

We need to get parents to support our youth literacy programs and also take advantage of what's available to them as adults at the Library.

One way to get parents plugged into the equation so that they are vested in their child's participation and success in the Library literacy programs, maybe an annual opening kick off event at all the branches or a big event at Central Library that directs parents and their children to their community branch library's programs and events.

The event/s can feature a sampling of the programs, and speakers to discuss what will be offered. Some kind of mixer with free munchies, punch, quality giveaways (books etc.) and bilingual informational materials about what we are offering. An event where parents can bring their teens and younger children, so they can sign up for programs.

The event/s needs a lot more thought and some funding of course. Maybe, we can even consider tying in some type of certificates or rewards for parents at the final awards ceremony.