THE BASICS
The Partners in Print program provides a supportive environment where parents can discover how to help their children learn to read. Partners in Print mentors conduct evening workshops with parents and their Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade children. These workshops are centered on ways parents can engage their children in reading at home. Workshops are conducted in both English and Spanish.
PROGRAM GOALS
• Parents have the training to help their children read.
• Children, teachers and parents receive the benefits of a long-lasting parent-involvement program.
• Children become better readers.
• Parents stay involved in their children's education.
• Children learn how to read at home, not just at school.
• Children learn how language works from their parents.
• Children become readers for life.
• Parents who read with children provide positive influences toward reading.
THE DATA
95% of parents who participated in at least 3 Partners in Print workshops during the Fall 2008 semester used the techniques at home with their children, and 100% of those who used the techniques saw an improvement in their children’s reading ability.
2007-2008 Participating schools
• Adelphi Elementary
• César Chávez Elementary
• Chillum Elementary
• Cool Spring Elementary
• Kemp Mill Elementary
• Langley Park McCormick Elementary
• Mary Harris “Mother” Jones Elementary
• Mt. Rainier Elementary
• Rosa Parks Elementary
• Springhill Lake Elementary
• Thomas Stone Elementary
• Calverton Elementary