In this newsletter you will find:
- Broward Reads updates
- Volunteer Opportunites
- Upcoming Events in Broward
- Resources for children & families in Broward County
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The FGLRC will be hosting a webinar featuring Stephanie Love of Step Up For Students. She will present on their Reading Scholarship Program for 3-5th graders. This program has grown and has new eligibility and payment structure, so we hope you will join us on March 1st, 1 PM-2 PM ET for an update on how this program can help your local parents with struggling readers.
We will also detail how this scholarship program could be incorporated into our FGLRC Summer Literacy Grant opportunity, and that webinar presentation is occurring Friday, March 5th, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM ET.
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Broward Reads Coalition Meeting
The date for the next Broward Reads meeting is April 7th at 9:30 AM.
In response to Covid-19, all CSC in-house trainings and community meetings are now virtual.
We will send any pertinent updates via email including the registration link and will send a notice when we have determined our ability to resume meetings.
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Afterschool with Grandma" is a virtual program open to all students from K-5 to participate in activities such as arts and crafts, science projects, music therapy, virtual museum tours and much more! The program will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30 pm - 5 pm. |
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Volunteer with Friends Broward County Library |
Broward County Library is seeking an adult volunteer to be the secretary for Friends of Broward County Library. The group meets once a month on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 9 AM-11:30 AM and the secretary would be needed for those meetings which take place virtually. Please reach out to Andra for more information: 954-357-7175 [email protected] |
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Become a ReadingPal with United Way
The United Way of Broward County is recruiting volunteers for the ReadingPal Program which has gone virtual. Being a ReadingPal is a great way to impact a child's ability to read on grade level!
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Change a child's story. The Guardian ad Litem Program needs your help in making a difference for children alleged to have been abused, abandoned or neglected in Broward County.
A volunteer child advocate makes independent recommendations to the court by focusing on the needs of each child and what’s in their best interest.
Interested in being a voice for a child? To learn how you can make a difference, please join one of our information session held weekly on Wednesdays at 12 PM and 6 PM online.
The webinar link will be sent upon confirmation.
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Literacy Mentor at Foundation Montessori
Students who are learning how to read benefit greatly from one on one reading time. Would you like to volunteer and help these children lay the foundation to be life long learners? Foundation Montessori is a small learning center that is dedicated to quality education. If you are passionate about quality early childhood education than you are a perfect fit for this volunteer opportunity!
Click below to read the details and register.
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Skilled Volunteerism
Do you have any special skills or know a trade? While many of us are not working in the same capacity we did pre-quarantine, some of us may have more time on our hands and be able to get HandsOn! Many of our partners are Early Childcare Centers and they are small businesses who are experiencing a lot of difficulty during these times. Many of them need help with things like painting, or light carpentry. These are things that you or someone you know may be confident doing!
Reach out to [email protected] to express your interest in doing skilled volunteerism and remember to mention your skill so we can pair you with the right child care center!
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This school year may look different, but community groups and schools are still dedicated to ensuring every child has the nutrition they need to thrive. Find free meals for kids 18 and under in your area with @NoKidHungry’s Free Meals Finder:
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Reading IQ - Help your kids love to read! |
The Florida House of Representatives has partnered with Age of Learning to bring free access to its online digital library to every Florida child, regardless of age, income, or reading level, from now through 12/31/2021. To take advantage of this initiative, all a Floridian needs to do is visit the site linked below and create a free account
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Tune In, Talk More & Take Turns |
–Anytime is 3T’s time. The 3Ts program is about helping families set their children up for success. Learn, watch videos, and unlock tips designed to support infant and toddler development. These resources are designed to help parents understand the critical role they play in their children’s (birth to age 3) brain development and, more importantly, teach parents ways to turn that knowledge into action.
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Parents on the hunt for engaging literacy tools now have a new ally with Florida-based charity, Literacy Connection's new Spy Themed Reading Kits! Targeted at top notch readers everywhere, the Spy Kits feature a range of exciting gears and gadgets filled with thematic, fun-learning activities designed to boost reading comprehension skills. Parents can choose from age appropriate kits that include gadget bags, coloring activity books, invisible ink pens for decoding secret messages, and code cracking crayons. |
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Click below to access the following resources |
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REMINDER
We are working on a calendar of Broward Reads literacy-related events and need your input. To have your fliers included, please e-mail a high resolution PDF or JPG file to Alexia Bridges at [email protected] with a brief description.
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On Behalf of the Children's Services Council:
You would notice that the look of this newsletter has changed over the last couple of months. It has been a pleasure creating the initial look and feel of this newsletter for you. However, with this issue and continuing on, the publication will be produced by HandsOn Broward, continuing their significant role and work, in support of “Broward Reads: The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading”. For up to date information, please subscribe to the newsletter via the HandsOn Broward web-page and stay connected to What’s Happening Now on the Literacy front in Broward County!
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