Application for ReadBoston's After School Reading Initiative 2008-2009
Program Activity
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.
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.
Programs should submit all application materials by Friday, May 23, 2008. Please go to http://readboston.org to find an application.
Details
After school programs are invited 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 partners with after school directors and staff for six months to one school year, coaching staff onsite 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.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.
