Learning is accessible to all Keeping it engaging Giving parents the chance to talk and share with each other Workshop topics are relevant and real

Learning is accessible to all Keeping it engaging Giving parents the chance to talk and share with each other Workshop topics are relevant and real Gives parents tools to help their child learn and grow and be prepared for kindergarten

The Born Learning® Academy is a series of family workshops. Together, we learn how we can prepare our children for school, starting when they are born. We have dinner with our families, break out into small groups, and learn how to Turn Everyday Moments into Learning Opportunities. DateTopic Meet & Greet Sept. 29, 5:30-7:30 pm W ELCOME, I NTRODUCTIONS Session 1 Oct. 13, 5:30-7:30 pm S ERIES O VERVIEW : Translating early learning research into easy-to-do activities Session 2 Nov. 10, 5:30-7:30 pm B UILDING R ELATIONSHIPS : Test your knowledge, Are you Baby Smart? Child Care Checklist Session 3 Dec. 8, 5:30-7:30 pm R EADY TO R EAD ! B UILDING YOUR CHILD ’ S LANGUAGE SKILLS : Learn ways to make reading fun and how to connect with songs & games Session 4 Jan. 12, 5:30-7:30 pm N UTRITION & H EALTH : Healthcare, Nutrition & Sleep Session 5 Feb. 9, 5:30-7:30 pm H OW C HILDREN L EARN : Brain development, Ages & Stages Session 6 Mar. 8, 5:30-7:30 R OUTINES & L EARNING ON THE G O : Morning, After Work & Bedtime Final Meeting Apr. 5, 5:30-7:30 G RADUATION Workshop Series Overview Monthly Session Agenda: 5:30- 6:00 FREE Dinner & Door prizes! 6:00- 7:30 Break-out Sessions:  Parent Workshops  Children Activities & Childcare

Inspiration and Data Organizational meetings Everybody gets a job Paying your people

Print materials Pre-school home visits Kindergarten Open House Meet and Greet nights Enrollment paperwork ARC Meetings

Put someone in charge of Public Relations Seek out businesses in your community; meet with them over the summer Invite them to come, showcase their business School newsletters

FREE – seek out free meals Use your business partners Think BIG

Childcare – kids have to want to come back Relationships – staff engagement with families Phone calls and s Fun, flowers, food and families

Keep Engagement High Create Leadership Roles for Graduates Seek input from parents about continued learning Results matter…not just in test scores but with families who love coming to school!