ReadBoston's After School Reading Initiative
- Deadline
- May 23, 2008
- Description
We are pleased to provide you this Request for Proposals and invite you to participate in ReadBoston’s After School Reading Initiative. Created in 2000, ReadBoston’s After School Initiative has worked with over 60 after school programs throughout the city of Boston promoting a love of reading, literature, and literacy. At its core, ReadBoston’s After School Initiative increases the exposure of children and youth to reading, and builds their engagement, interest and skills. To accomplish this, ReadBoston works closely with after school directors and staff, coaching staff to lead engaging literacy activities. These activities include reading aloud with groups of students, singing, poetry, movement, and book-related arts projects. ReadBoston also purchases and develops book collections in after school programs, creating inviting spaces for reading. Since its inception, ReadBoston’s After School Initiative has been a leader in the after school field, developing innovative approaches and practices. An evaluation of the After School Initiative completed in 2006 confirms this.
ReadBoston trains after school program staff to sustain literacy practices initially modeled by literacy coaches. To accomplish this, literacy coaches meet weekly, on-site, with program staff. Coaching sessions include:
* How to lead an effective group read aloud; What kinds of questions engage children; How to vary your tone and voice effectively;
* Promoting Independent reading;
* Book-related activities to promote creativity;
* Incorporating music into reading time; Reading books with rhythm.Both school-based and community-based programs are invited to apply. Individual providers may choose to apply to enroll for more than one site, but must submit separate applications for each site. Attached you will find a complete description and an application for participation in this professional development initiative.
Programs should submit all application materials by Friday, May 23, 2008. Mailing instructions and other details for submission are located in the enclosed RFP. A copy of the application can also be found on ReadBoston’s website http://readboston.org. All questions about the application process should be addressed to Anna Adler, Manager of Literacy Programs, ReadBoston, 617-918-5247, Anna.Adler.jcs@cityofboston.gov. We look forward to receiving your application.
