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Parent Involvement the Key to Success

August 29, 2011 - 3:25pm — CLEL

Post by Lisa C.

Governor Hickenlooper Announces Appointments to Early Childhood Leadership Commission

August 11, 2011 - 9:41am — CLEL

On August 3, Governor Hickenlooper announced his appointments to the Early Childhood Leadership Council. It's stated goal is "... to improve outcomes for young children from birth to age 8 and their families. The Commission is charged to identify opportunities for, and address barriers to, the coordination of federal and state early childhood policies and procedures that affect the health and well-being of Colorado’s children."

Advocacy Tip for August: Keep Learning!

August 1, 2011 - 1:24pm — CLEL

Note: CLEL will be posting a new Advocacy Tip every month. To see all the tips, click on the "Advocacy Tip" tag above.

In order to be a good advocate for early literacy we have to keep learning and growing.  If you would like to learn and share about the new Every Child Ready to Read program, join others at “Implementing Every Child Ready to Read community of practice.” You will just have to create an account to join.

Colorado's Lieutenant Governor Needs Your Suggestions for Improving Early Childhood Education

July 26, 2011 - 5:00pm — CLEL

Post by Lisa C.

Colorado Lt Gov Joe Garcia is asking for you input on improving the state’s early childhood development system as well as the Race to the Top grant.  There will be meetings held throughout the state.  Read this article from the Examiner for more information on how you can participate. Hopefully, we can all help make a difference in the future of our children, and ensure that libraries are included in the plan!

SAVE THE DATE! CLEL Annual Meeting and Call for New Steering Committee Members

July 26, 2011 - 9:11am — CLEL

The CLEL Annual Meeting of the full membership will be held on Thursday, October 13 (the Thursday that CAL begins), from 8 am to 3:00 pm. We will be meeting at the Council Tree Library in Ft. Collins, CO.

More details to follow - but rest assured, the program will be full and engaging! Plus, door prizes!

Advocacy Tip for July: Reach Out to Parents and Caregivers

July 18, 2011 - 3:05pm — CLEL

Note: CLEL will be posting a new Advocacy Tip every month. To see all the tips, click on the "Advocacy Tip" tag above.

Advocating for early literacy often means going out into the community.  The Ohio Ready to Read site has some great tips for reaching parents who may not be reading to their children.

Taken from the Ohio Ready to Read website: http://www.ohreadytoread.org/parentcaregiver.html

Johnson County Library's 6 by 6 Program

June 28, 2011 - 9:30pm — CLEL

Many of you are probably familiar with Johnson County (Kansas) Library's wonderful 6 by 6 early literacy program, which encourages pre-reading skills development through storytimes, parent involvement, videos, and now, activity spaces.

Recursos en español: Colorín Colorado

May 25, 2011 - 1:00am — Mary K.

**NOTE: THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF POSTS HIGHLIGHTING RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR LIBRARIANS WORKING WITH SPANISH-SPEAKING FAMILIES. EVENTUALLY, EACH OF THESE SITES WILL BE INCLUDED ON THEIR OWN PAGE ON THIS SITE FOR EASY ACCESS.**

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