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Footsteps to Brilliance and IAL program expand iPad lending, book distribution and training
Summary
Project director Karisa Williams and IAL staff reported increased community engagement: over 300 iPads circulated, bilingual book distributions, literacy kits at community events and completion of Early Literacy Certification cohort trainings.
Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) Project Director Karisa Williams and staff updated the Board on program activities that spanned the year: iPad lending to childcare and schools, population-level literacy metrics and community outreach. Karisa reported program highlights including "100 million words read in the F2B program," expanded iPad lending, and broad distribution of bilingual literacy kits at community events such as the Williams Flea Market and Migrant Resource Fair.
Staff described training and partnership activities: Early Literacy Certification cohorts, daycare provider training, and MOUs with libraries and districts for iPad distribution and bilingual content. The Board discussed sustainability after the IAL grant term ends and asked staff to explore funding options and district partnerships to continue iPad and book-based literacy supports.
