| PublicationDate: 9/16/99 Summary: TELE Conference - America Reads Author: OS - Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education Posted on September 16, 1999 ***CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY: BUILDING SUSTAINABLE LITERACY PARTNERSHIPS *** October 18, 1999 1:30 to 3:30 pm Eastern Time CAMPUS & COMMUNITY: Building Sustainable Literacy Partnerships will help schools, colleges, community organizations, religious groups, libraries, and others develop effective partnerships to improve childrens reading achievement. Whether you are just starting a program or are looking for ways to expand an existing partnership, this interactive teleconference will offer practical tools and strategies to help you succeed. The teleconference is presented in two segments. Part I, Opening Doors to New Relationships will air at 1:30 Eastern Time and will be of special interest to communities and campuses just getting started with their local literacy efforts. Part II, Reaping the Benefits of Collaboratives will air at 2:30 pm Eastern Time and will address how community and university partners can grow and sustain their collaboration. This teleconference will provide an opportunity for participants to interact with experts as they share their stories for effective partnerships. To register or to learn more about the teleconference call (800) 933-9712. The teleconference is presented by the U.S. Department of Education and the University of Vermont. Campus & Community:Building Sustainable Literacy Partnerships Do you want to start a literacy program for children? Do you want to expand your communitys existing program? October 18, 1999 1:30 3:30 pm Eastern Time |