Workshops for English Speakers
The Power of Families
The Program
Workshop series (available in English and Spanish) that empowers parents and caregivers to create nurturing, literacy-rich environments, strengthen their child’s reading skills, and actively engage in their child’s educational journey.
Through five targeted sessions, parents explore the five pillars of the Science of Reading – phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension – along with advocacy strategies to foster academic growth.
The Results
Increase in Frequency of Reading with Children
Before the program, 30% of participants reported reading with their children 3-4 times a week.
After the workshop, this increased to 70%.
Increase in Time Spent Reading with Children
Before the program, 45% of participants spent more than 30 minutes reading with their children.
After the program, this increased to 78%.
Increase in Confidence
Before the program, only 35% of participants felt confident engaging in reading activities with their children.
After the program, 83% reported feeling more confident.
Knowledge about the Science of Reading
Initially, 65% of participants had a limited understanding of reading science concepts.
After the program, 78% reported a moderate to strong understanding.
