What makes the Families Learning Conference different?
In less than two months the Families Learning Conference 2017 will take place in Tucson, Arizona (October 9 -11). You do not want to miss the robust networking and professional development for those working with families in education, human services, and workforce fields. Here’s why you should join us: High quality content presented by country’s… Read more »
Guest Post: Building together, from the ground up!
This summer, three libraries across the nation were awarded $3,000 grants, NCFL training, and Campsite Kits to implement Camp Wonderopolis® programming, thanks to generous support from Better World Books. These libraries provided Maker activities exclusively found in the Family Campsite Kit and suggested book pairings for each of the six Camp Wonderopolis tracks online. In this guest blog post,… Read more »
National Literacy Directory grant offers scholarship to Families Learning Conference 2017
The National Literacy Directory recently announced its latest Innovation Grant opportunity: a representative from two literacy/education programs will receive scholarships covering the registration cost and a $1,000 travel stipend to attend the Families Learning Conference 2017 in Tucson, Arizona, from October 9-11. The Families Learning Conference will explore innovative strategies in family literacy and learning, tools… Read more »
Creating the climate for family learning at home
Parents should be valued members of the school community and equal supporters of their children’s academic success. When parents establish a learning climate at home, they demonstrate to their children that education is important. Consider these ideas for parents to support learning at home: Establish an environment for learning at home. Provide the tools your… Read more »
A sampling of featured sessions announced for Families Learning Conference 2017
The National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) is excited to bring insightful conversations with the nation’s thought leaders in education to the Families Learning Conference 2017. Whatever your interest—funding, two-generation education, data collection, research, early childhood education, adult education, English language learners, American Indian education, library initiatives, or black male achievement—you’re sure to find discussions… Read more »
Guest Post: Camp Wonderopolis® provides fun summer learning for Texas families
This summer, three libraries across the nation were awarded $3,000 grants, NCFL training, and Campsite Kits to implement Camp Wonderopolis® programming, thanks to generous support from Better World Books. These libraries provided Maker activities exclusively found in the Family Campsite Kit and suggested book pairings for each of the six Camp Wonderopolis tracks online. In this guest blog post,… Read more »
Guest Post: Families at Kentucky library unlock mysteries of Ancient Egypt during Camp Wonderopolis®
This summer, three libraries across the nation were awarded $3,000 grants, NCFL training, and Campsite Kits to implement Camp Wonderopolis® programming, thanks to generous support from Better World Books. These libraries provided Maker activities exclusively found in the Family Campsite Kit and suggested book pairings for each of the six Camp Wonderopolis tracks online. In… Read more »
Register by July 15 and save with early bird pricing
This October 9-11, the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) and our partners in the field will bring expert professional development supporting family literacy and learning to Tucson, Arizona. With early bird pricing ending on July 15, there’s no time like the present to register for the Families Learning Conference 2017! Are you a prospective… Read more »
Creating the climate for family learning at school
Schools, teachers, and parents are all concerned with family engagement that supports children’s learning. And all three are essential when establishing positive learning climates for families—at home and at school. Family-friendly schools and classrooms make an intentional effort to invite family engagement. They strive to create a family-friendly environment that contributes to effective communication, relationship… Read more »
Powering families out of poverty through family literacy
Two-generation family literacy has the power to lift families out of poverty and toward self-sufficiency. That’s the message the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) brought to federal legislators in Washington, D.C. on June 21, 2017. NCFL was joined by Dr. Carol Clymer with the Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy, Arlise Ford with Educational… Read more »