Summer 2025 Early Language Alignment Grant
Staff from Little People's Learning Center participated in the professional learning on building early language skills for our children.
Kindergarten Lead Teacher LaKeisha Fragher led a learning session for staff.
Participants also included staff from Ridge Road Primary School, Smart Start Learning Center, the Washington County NB & PW Club.
Ridge Road Primary School Principal Lynn Pool leads a feedback session on next steps for the partnership.
Event Partner New Birth Christian Ministries Ladies Ministry Team
Event Partner Washington County NB&PW Club: Ms. Sharon Jordan and Ms. Kye Taylor
Event Partner Tennille United Methodist Church: Ms. Jenny Johnson and Rev. Cathy Green
Event Partner Janiya's Tutoring: Ms. Janiya Pleas and Ms. Charlet May
Clark had the opportunity to read to children at the Boys and Girls Club during their Fall Festival.
Clark and Tennille Rotary Club President Tricia Bryan gave each PreK child a holiday book at the annual Downtown Trick or Treat visit.
OFTC President Erica Harden read to the Kindergarten classes from Ridge Road Primary School.
Kindergarten students enjoyed seeing the community Christmas Trees, which were decorated by local organizations.
Several barbershops, restaurants and our local pediatrician offices display a QR code flyer for children to listen to a read aloud while waiting. Buckets of books were also placed at some local businesses to give children opportunities to read.