Family Literacy Event Planning Checklist

Once you've assessed interests and needs in your community, recruited parents, community volunteers, teachers, a librarian or reading specialist, and perhaps even some business partners, it's time to begin planning your event. We've designed a checklist to help you. Download a pdf version here!

The goals and characteristics of family literacy programs vary widely, and with them the role of national service members and volunteers. Successful programs encourage reading and writing at home and expand learning opportunities for children and families. Well-planned and executed family literacy events are one important way to provide fun, active learning, and foster connections among schools, families, and communities to create meaningful, long-term benefits for everyone involved.

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