Family InvolvementAre you working to raise student achievement in your community? You know how important the family involvement piece of the puzzle is.
These two hands-on workshops (redesigned as colorful PowerPoint presentations) are presented by Family Learning Workshops
      and sponsored by the Family Literacy Center and ERIC      Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication at                        Indiana University
Special discounts for groups, parents, and administrators. FREE $59.95 video to share with parents (your choice of English or Spanish) for people attending both workshops! FREE book with early registration.
Make Reading Fun!
Learn how to help families to read together and engage in reading-related activities with their children.
"This was the best workshop I have ever attended! It supports reading and provides a step-by-step format for sharing the joy of reading with families."
     Carol Coppola, Teacher, Vero Beach, FL
"The materials and activities provided in this workshop were beautiful
in their organization and simplicity. Teaching this information to others will be a joy."
     Susan B. Donchin, Ready to Learn Coordinator, Edmond, OK
Show Parents How to Help Their Children Learn at Home
Learn how to help families provide a learning environment for their children through a variety of inexpensive activities and strategies.
"Many, many excellent ideas that are easily accessible to parents in their home and are not intimidating activities for parents to use."
     Pam Barksdale, Reading Specialist, Weatherford, TX
"I am always looking for new ideas to use in my parent workshops.  These activities were excellent!"
     Ruth Sallade, Title 1 Teacher, Port Allegany, PA
Call toll-free 1-888-326-5488 for more information.
Which workshops are most convenient for you?
Make Reading Fun!
    Feb. 6th,  2003   Starkville, MS
    Feb. 27th    Burbank, CA
    March 6th    Kansas City, MO
    March 13th    Albuquerque, NM
    March 20th   Allentown, PA
    March 27th   Winchester, VA
    April 3rd   Merrillville, IN
See below for registration information.
Who should attend?
Potential leaders of parent groups (pre-K--Grade 9)
Title 1 teachers/ directors; classroom teachers; curriculum specialists; parent volunteers/ paraprofessionals; principals; media center directors; Even Start personnel; family involvement coordinators; Head Start directors/ teachers; special education teachers/ coordinators; librarians; adult literacy teachers/ coordinators
Show Parents How to Help Their Children Learn at Home
    Feb. 7th,  2003   Starkville, MS
    Feb. 28th    Burbank, CA
    March 7th    Kansas City, MO
    March 14th    Albuquerque, NM
    March 21sy   Allentown, PA
    March 28th   Winchester, VA
    April 4th   Merrillville, IN
Possible funding sources:
Title 1, School Improvement grants, Reading Excellence grants, Professional Development funds, School District funds designated for family involvement, Family Literacy Grants, Even Start, Head Start, Title VII, CEBET, Adult Literacy and Basic Education funding Registration fees for EACH workshop: Make Reading Fun! or Show Parents How to Help Their Children Learn at Home. 
Check out the SPECIAL RATES for groups, parent volunteers, and administrators. Consider bringing a staff-parent team from your school district.
FREE BOOK with early registration! FREE VIDEO to staff members who attend both workshops.
Registration includes a large manual for each workshop and a book, plus continental breakfast, lunch,  & afternoon snacks.                  
                                                                  # of people registering together
,Payment RECEIVED (check or P.O.) by Family Learning Workshops,  1,    3-5,6 or more
EARLY,4 weeks or more in advance of workshop. FREE BOOK for each person: 101 Ways to Help Your Child Learn to Read and Write,$175,$170/person,$160/person
REGULAR,Registration deadline is 2 weeks before workshop.,$185,$180/person,$175/person
LATE
,Less than 2 weeks before the workshop. If there is room in the workshop, late registration will be permitted.,$195,$195/person,$195/person
PARENT VOLUN-TEER,Parent volunteer registering with a  staff member. Parent will receive ALL materials (FREE BOOK if registering early).,$150,       - - ,      -- 
***SPECIAL! An administrator who enrolls 6 or more people in a workshop may attend that workshop FREE. Bring your entire family involvement team   teachers, administrators, and parent volunteers.    
You may register by phone (toll-free 1-888-326-5488) or FAX (1-812-336-3021) or e-mail (macfarl@indiana.edu). Don't wait and be disappointed that there is no more room in the workshop you want.
Mailing address: Family Learning Workshops, P.O. Box 6344, Bloomington, IN 47407-6344 
Directions and a map will be FAXed to you along with your registration confirmation.
You may use this registration form, if you wish:
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  We now accept credit cards. Please register by telephone   toll-free 1-888-326-5488.