Partners in Print – Intermediate is an extension to Partners in Print – Primary and offers workshop activities appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students. The goal of this level of Partners in Print is to provide schools with meaningful, focused, sessions to engage parents and intermediate-age children in activities that will improve parental involvement and literacy achievements.
This all-in-one Partners in Print-Intermediate kit saves time with simple, step-by-step instructions for up to 13 literacy workshops designed to:
Increase the home-to-school connection
Engage parents in meaningful literacy activities
Provide parents with tips for easy ways to help children at home
Meets Title I requirements for parent-involvement programs!
Partners in Print provides everything for implementation in a user-friendly format. The Intermediate/Middle Basic Kit includes:
Resource Binder with 13 Workshops
Staff Training CD-ROM
50 Activity Posters
52 Home Activity Sheets
1 Reproducibles CD-ROM
Parent involvement/take-home support
Family literacy
Literacy workshops
Partners in Print Basic Kit includes step-by-step instructions
Partners in Print Overview 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
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FAQs
Q: How much time do I need to implement Partners in Print within my school?
A: Initially, there is 1 in-service to be conducted with staff and parents who will be leading the program. For each literacy workshop for parents and children, it will take a total of about 1.5-2 hours from start to finish. Each workshop includes some time for meeting and greeting, as well as some time for overview information, plus four 15 minute station rotation sessions. Although this Partners in Print kit includes up to 13 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 Garland
Reading
Specialist
Kings Park Elementary
"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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