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4 .~H,~SB TWO: to be taunclsed in January of 2(!110 Pilot projects, including schoolbas~ programs, that promote courrty wide literacy. a} Establish a Parent University or similar program in at least one site in each school system. The Parent University model offers regular times throughout the year where parents can attend their children's' school and take advantage of a variety of educational progams. Possibilities for programs include "Helping Your Child with Hor~pewoxk" and ":Elelping Xour Child Prepare for a "l"est". adult literacy and ESL programs for out of school children and adults could also be available through Parent University. b} Aslc each school in each system to designate one Orange County Reads project that ties in with their existing programs. Examples could be Read to Xour Kids Today, recruitment for parent volunteers, or arty activity that promotes reading amd writing. c) Ask community partners to develop and/or support one Orange County reads project. NEXT STEPS We propose that the curr~t working group continue, but expand to include new community partners. The funetioms of the group will include: 1. Implement Phase One and Phase Two. 2. Monitor and evaluate the success of Phase One and Phase Two. 3. Further develop ways that public anal private resources can be mobilized and utilized. 4. Create additional mode( programs for specific targeted needs. S. Establish long term outcomes for the Orange Coutrty Reads initiative. OUTCQMES Initial project outcomes will include: l . Residerts of Orange County will have a high awareness Jewel of the ~ for ongoing attention to literacy issues. 2. Parents who leave literacy needs will be aware of and take advantage of literacy programs and services. 3. Pilot programs will be evaluated fox possible expausioxa to multiple sites. 4. An expanded base of eornntunity partners wilt provide resources fox the programs.