Learning Together: A Family-Centered Literacy Program - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

1 / 31
About This Presentation
Title:

Learning Together: A Family-Centered Literacy Program

Description:

Learning Together: A Family-Centered Literacy Program Western North Carolina Blue Ridge Community College -a place for new beginnings. Comprehensive College 31 ... – PowerPoint PPT presentation

Number of Views:459
Avg rating:3.0/5.0
Slides: 32
Provided by: BlueRidge8
Category:

less

Transcript and Presenter's Notes

Title: Learning Together: A Family-Centered Literacy Program


1
Learning TogetherA Family-Centered Literacy
Program
2
(No Transcript)
3
Western North Carolina
4
Blue Ridge Community College-a place for new
beginnings.
  • Comprehensive College
  • 31 Associate Degree Programs
  • 25 Diploma Programs
  • 111 Certificate Programs
  • 4 Articulated Programs
  • Superior College recognized by the NC Community
    College System as one of the top three community
    colleges in the state.

5
Bienvenidos a Henderson County, North Carolina
  • Economy includes agriculture, tourism,
    manufacturing, service,and retirement.
  • States largest producer of Apples7th in the
    nation.
  • Farm income is over 113 million a year
  • Majority of farm workers are migrants

6
Hispanics in Henderson County
  • Estimated Hispanic population 7,000
  • Increase of 650 from 1990-2000
  • Fastest growth rate of Hispanics in WNC
  • 285.6 increase in Latino student population
    (K-12)

7
Identified Needs of Hispanic Population
  • Transitioning to permanent employment
  • Limited English proficiency
  • Native Language Illiteracy
  • Lacking Civics knowledge

8
Goals of Family-Centered Literacy program
  • Provide accessible English Literacy
  • Provide GED instruction
  • Provide civics education
  • Provide support services for preschool and school
    age children
  • Create partnerships to maximize resources

9
7 Major Components
  • English (ESOL) classes for parents
  • General Educational Development
  • Child care for preschoolers
  • Tutoring for school-age children
  • Spanish classes for school personnel
  • Intercambio for practice and to bridge cultures
  • Cultural awareness

10
ESOL classes for parents
  • Offered 2 nights/week
  • Competency-based Instruction
  • Civics Education
  • Local, state and federal government
  • Responsibilities of citizenship
  • Employability and parenting skills
  • Computer Literacy

11
General Educational Development Instruction
  • Offered 2 nights/week
  • Instruction provided in both English and Spanish
  • Native Language Literacy instruction

12
Child Care for Preschoolers
  • Funded by Smart Start and BRCC Educational
    foundation
  • Fluency-building games and activities
  • Snacks provided by PTO

13
Tutoring forSchool Aged Children
  • Certified Instructor (funded by Title I)
  • Homework assistance
  • Volunteers
  • High school students
  • Girl Scouts
  • Private citizens
  • Parents

14
Spanish Classes for School Personnel
  • One evening a week
  • Tuition-free
  • Command Spanish curriculum
  • Guilt-free attendance
  • Mexico Immersion Trip

15
Intercambio
  • Hispanic learners practice with school personnel
  • Bridge cultures
  • Relationship building

16
Cultural Awareness
  • Guest Speakers
  • Discussions
  • Topics Covered
  • Families
  • Music and Dance
  • Politics
  • Educational Opportunities
  • Nutrition
  • Social issues

17
Program Sites
Etowah Elem
18
Estimated Budget
Position Cost Source
ESOL Instructor 3,000 College
Child Care 2,600 BRCC Educational Foundation
Building Supervisor 2,600 College/School
Tutors 3,875 Title I
Educational Materials 325 College
Snacks 325 PTO
Total 13,400
19
and beyond
Guilford CC
Edgecombe CC
Caldwell CC
  • Blue Ridge CC

20
Enrollment Growth 200
21
Student Progress
22
75 of students who identified education as a
goal enrolled in higher education.During the
2003-2004 academic year, the College experienced
a 47 increase in Hispanic enrollment.
Educational Goals Met
23
Community Collaboration
  • Blue Ridge Community College
  • Henderson County Public Schools
  • Blue Ridge Literacy Council
  • Girl Scouts
  • High School Clubs
  • NC Smart Start
  • Private Citizen Volunteers
  • Faith Community

24
BRCCs Role
  • Provide ESOL Instructors
  • Provide curriculum materials
  • Employ building supervisor
  • Assist in publicity
  • Assist in coordination
  • Provide child care

25
Public School Systems Role
  • Supports purpose
  • Provides facility
  • Coordinates Activities
  • Recruits and employs tutorial staff

26
Other Volunteers
  • Child Care
  • Girl Scouts
  • Faith community
  • Tutoring
  • High School students
  • Private citizens
  • Blue Ridge Literacy Council
  • Refreshments
  • Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

27
Other Volunteers
28
Benefits to Schools
  • Positive parent involvement with immigrant
    population
  • Improved school performance of students
  • Enhanced school climate and community image
  • Promotion of educational opportunities, language
    and cultural assimilation

29
Benefits to the Community
  • Building of trust and harmonious relationships
  • Inclusion of educators and others
  • Collaboration of community leaders, agencies
  • Reduces feelings of isolation, fear, suspicion

30
Lessons Learned
  • Set clear and realistic objectives
  • Periodic information-sharing and evaluation is
    essential
  • Listen to concerns of parents, children, and
    teachers
  • Culture cant be separated from language
  • Adopt a specific curriculum each program year
  • Establish and maintain good relationships with
    immigrant parents

31
For More Information
  • Dr. David W. Sink, Jr.President
  • davidsink_at_blueridge.edu
  • Dr. Molly ParkhillDean for Continuing Educaton
  • mollyp_at_blueridge.edu
  • Mr. Rick MarshallDirector of Basic Skills
    Programs
  • rickm_at_blueridge.edu
  • Mr. Steve NorwoodRetired Principal
  • stevenorwood_at_hotmail.com
Write a Comment
User Comments (0)
About PowerShow.com