PHILADELPHIA READS releases Reading Resources:

What to Know and Where to Go for Children's Literacy

Philadelphia, PA – PHILADELPHIA READS, in collaboration with the William Penn Foundation and the Division of Community Based Prevention Services of the City of Philadelphia's Department of Human Services (DHS), has developed a comprehensive database of information focused on children's literacy.   The resultant – Reading Resources: What to Know and Where to Go for Children's Literacy - is an easy to read and navigate guide for use by the community to identify children's literacy supports.

This guide will provide knowledge and access to many parents, teachers and social workers frustrated because of their inability to locate literacy enrichment services that will best meet their child's needs.   It is also timely in light of the achievement standards mandated by the No Child Left Behind law and the standard-driven instruction embraced by the School District of Philadelphia.   The guide will ensure that caregivers have the information they need to make educated decisions about after-school care and supplemental education services that enhance their child's learning both inside and outside of the classroom.    An online version is also available at www.phila.gov/philareads.

PHILADELPHIA READS is a collaborative effort with the School District and the Free Library of Philadelphia. It is an initiative of the Office of the Mayor and an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition.   

PHILADELPHIA READS works with individuals, schools, community and faith-based organizations and businesses to provide mentors, resources and advocacy for in-school, after school and summer programs. Together these partners and PHILADELPHIA READS help to strengthen the literacy skills of Philadelphia's youngest and neediest school children.  

PHILADELPHIA READS is an initiative of the Mayor's Office

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