Guest post: Vroom’s accessible approach to brain-building
The following is part of a series of guest posts by leaders in the field of literacy. This guest post is by Marissa Jade Kaiser, sr. program manager for Vroom. Research tells us that a child’s brain is wired to grow from birth. It starts off with billions of neurons, and during a child’s earliest years,… Read more »
Deadline approaching for 2018 Families Learning Conference session proposals
Calling family engagement practitioners, educators, librarians, community stakeholders, and others who work to eradicate poverty through education solutions for families: NCFL invites you to share your best practices and effective strategies for engaging families in learning at the 2018 Families Learning Conference. The Call for Proposals to present a session closes Thursday, March 1. Presenters… Read more »
NCFL webinars to explore Family Service Learning, SNAP E&T, and WIOA career pathways
The National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) is providing FREE virtual learning opportunities, and you’re invited to attend. Going Deeper with Family Service Learning | Friday, February 16 at 2pm EST Registration link: http://bit.ly/NCFLwebinarFeb16 Service-learning strategies have been widely used to enhance learning experiences of youth and young adults. Participation in these strategies often results in… Read more »
NCFL joins the Digital Learning Day celebration
Practitioners, are you ready? Have you put your event on the map? Digital Learning Day (#DLDay) is Thursday, February 22, 2018! #DLDay creator, Alliance for Excellent Education, has published the official map of events taking place across North America. As computers and technology become increasingly ubiquitous in our society, it is essential that they also… Read more »
First book in curriculum series for American Indian preschool children released
The National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) is proud to announce the release of the first book in a new curriculum series for teachers who work with American Indian preschool children. CIRCLES: A Culturally Appropriate Curriculum for American Indian Preschool Children® is grounded in evidence-based practices and principles with a strong focus toward Native culture… Read more »
A new look keeps the National Literacy Directory moving forward
The National Literacy Directory has a fresh face for 2018! The National Literacy Directory assists potential students and volunteers in locating nearby educational programs and services, while also supporting literacy and education professionals through a learning network that provides the latest resources, research, and grant opportunities. Our newly renovated website design helps users navigate the… Read more »
Camp Wonderopolis funding opportunity for libraries announced
Thanks to the support of Better World Books, the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) is again offering libraries across the U.S. the opportunity to apply for funding to implement Camp Wonderopolis programming. Three libraries will be selected to receive a $3,000 grant, training to implement Camp Wonderopolis programming, and Campsite Kits, and will have… Read more »
Submit your proposal to speak at the 2018 Families Learning Conference
The National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) seeks high-quality, energetic, and engaging presentations for our 2018 Families Learning Conference, September 24-26, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. NCFL invites you to submit your presentation proposal by Thursday, March 1, 2018. To maximize your chance of selection to present, please submit a proposal that meets one of our… Read more »
Building stronger families and stronger communities: insights from Family Teachers of the Year
As a teacher working with children and parents, have you ever wished you could sit down with master teachers who came before you and ask them about their best practices? How would those conversations make a difference in your own teaching practice? Have you ever wondered how they keep their motivation high, year after year?… Read more »
Funding available to attend COABE Conference 2018
The National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) recognizes the opportunities literacy and learning organizations provide and the challenges that are faced when working to make real and lasting change happen for students, families, and communities. Our goal this year is to seek innovative ways to expand the National Literacy Directory‘s reach for students, practitioners, programs, and… Read more »