F.A.M.I.L.I.E.S
Turn on the Literacy - Traditional
WQLN F.A.M.I.L.I.E.S. Turn on to Literacy extends our educational outreach through a series of workshops conducted in childcare centers, schools and community centers.
WQLN F.A.M.I.L.I.E.S.
Is an educational multimedia project that combines television viewing (PBS programs) with books, hands on activities, technology and the Internet.
-Actively involves parents, teachers, students and community members.
-Provides an opportunity for public television to connect families to opportunities, resources, social networks, services and education.
-Reaches out to children of varying backgrounds in an exciting way.
-Supplies parents with information about child development.
-Emphasizes the importance of phonemic awareness.
-Encourages active learning in the home.
-Provides activities and tips for parents to learn how to work with their child to develop early literacy skills and concepts.
-Rewards families when they complete the entire workshop series.
-Empowers families to make changes necessary to improve the education of their children.
-Helps to form positive relationships between children, parents, educators and community partners.
-Supports teachers with standards-based curriculum and in-class lessons.
-Engages children and parents with guest speakers from the community.
-Makes connections between life at school, home, the workplace and the community.
-Supplies 8 free books for each participating family!
WQLN F.A.M.I.L.I.E.S. extends the mission of all WQLN programs to enhance the quality of life by supporting literacy, learning and social and emotional development.
For more information, contact Loretta at (814) 217-6020 or ltech@wqln.org.
WORKSHOP CALENDAR 2011-2012
October 2011 Schedule
Klein Elementary School
Traditional Workshop
WED - Oct. 12, 19, 26, and Nov. 2
4th Week Partner: Blasco Library
November 2011 Schedule
Iroquois Elementary School
Traditional Workshop
WED - Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16
4th Week Partner: Star Performers Academy
Waterford Elementary School
Traditional Workshop
TUES - Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22
4th Week Partner: Dr. Gertrude Barber (Kids on the Block)
January 2012 Schedule
Wattsburg Elementary School
Traditional Workshop
WED - Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25
4th Week Partner: Erie Maritime Museum
February 2012 Schedule
Fairview Elementary School
Traditional Workshop
TUES - Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28
4th Week Partner: not scheduled