Partners in Print – Primary is the tried-and-true resource to strengthen parent involvement for beginning readers. The program binder and support materials make it easy to set up “Family Literacy” events in which parents, educators, and children rotate between stations, as they work on fun, focused, activities to build beginning reading skills. Parents walk away empowered to use the easy steps learned in the workshops at home.
Partners in Print helps schools:
Develop a strong school-site parent-involvement program
Prepare and empower parents to help their children become confident, successful readers
Teach parents ways to become a positive force in their child’s literacy development
Provide practical ideas for how parents can help also at home. Spanish components are also available.
Meets Title I requirements for parent-involvement programs!
Partners in Print provides everything for implementation in a user-friendly format. The Primary Basic Kit includes:
Resource Binder with 15 Workshops
Staff-Training DVD
CD-ROM set with 52 printable home activity sheets and stations posters, and a staff development PowerPoint
55 Activity Posters
Parent involvement/take-home support
Family literacy
Literacy workshops
Partners in Print Basic Kit includes step-by-step instructions
Partners in Print Overview Video or CD included with kit purchase
Partners in Print Implementation Training (online via webinar) – available upon request
Partners in Print Implementation Training (onsite with professional consultant) – available with fee upon request
Please visit our Video Archive for short video clips, presentations, and downloads.
FAQs
Q: How much time do I need to implement Partners in Print within my school? A: Initially, there are 1-2 in-services to be conducted with staff and parents who will be leading the program (1.5 hours each). For each literacy workshop for parents and children, it will take a total of about 1-1.5 hours from start to finish. Each workshop includes some time for meeting and greeting, as well as some time for overview information, plus four 10-15 minute station rotation sessions. Although each Partners in Print kit includes up to 15 workshops, most schools use around 4-7 per year.
Q: How does the Partners in Print curriculum meet Title I requirements? A: All Title I programs require the inclusion of a formal, well-organized parent-involvement component. Partners in Print is a ready-to-go resource that meets this need. It helps get parents involved in their child’s literacy development by giving practical tips for helping children at home. Included in Partners in Print are research-based literacy workshops that focus on skills and strategies linked with your school curriculum. Parent-friendly instructions and valuable resources accompany this program making it easy to incorporate into any school improvement or Title I plan.
Testimonials
“It brings parents into school for a positive
partnership between parents and students with a connection established
that is not threatening but supportive of their efforts.”
–Ellen Lewis
Reading Teacher
Westlawn Elementary
“Partners in Print is a thoroughly well thought out
and purposefully planned pre-packaged program to increase parent
involvement and knowledge of up to date strategies and skills students
are learning in the classroom.”
–Lindsey McCormick
Reading Resource Teacher
Colonel Richardson Middle School
“Partners in Print gives educators an excellent
format to launch literacy outreach to parents who want to help their
kids become better readers. –Tanya Zinn Jones
Title 1 SULA Teacher
Weyanoke Elementary School
"Parent involvement increased. Students as well as parents
appeared to enjoy the sessions and activities. I would recommend this
program to all schools and preschools."
–Teacher
Memphis City School District
Memphis, TN
"In conducting these meetings parents, students, and teachers
really responded to the relaxed atmosphere of each meeting. I
definitely recommend this program to other schools."
–Teacher
Memphis City School District
Memphis, TN
Funding
Use your STIMULUS Funds to supplement existing programs with Partners in Print!
Race to the Top Funds - Contact us to customize a package to support your district's Race to the Top initiatives!
Federal Funding Opportunities:
Title I, Part A (Improving Basic Programs)
Title I, Part C (Education of Migratory children)
Title II, Part A (Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Program)
Title III, Part A (English Language Acquisition)
Title V, Part A (Innovative Programs)
21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
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