Parent & Family Engagement
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Meet our learners
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Children who start kindergarten behind their peers in literacy and reading skills often struggle to catch up. Early literacy predicts reading ability, high school graduation, college attendance, and future career prospects. Our Latino Family Literacy Project program offers ten weekly 90-minute sessions for parents and children. Parents learn English and Spanish vocabulary, receive bilingual books, and receive information based on Preschool Standards. Sessions are led by the LFLP Headmaster and instructor, experienced with the LFLP. In partnership with Lectura Books and funded by generous donations, BASIC expands its C2G program to include the LFLP program tackling early literacy education.
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LFLP By the NumbersParents maintained a reading routine with their children
Parents obtained a library card
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Latest Program Research
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University Research Shows Impact for LFLP
After a five-year project funded by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) and in collaboration with the University of North Texas (UNT), the Latino Family Literacy Project discovered through university-led evaluations and research that the program significantly and durably benefited the 150 English-learner families involved. |
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Borrego Springs LFLP Impact Reports
Fall 2024, Sponsored by the San Diego Foundation and Dr. Seuss Foundation
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Spring 2024, Sponsored by the San Diego Foundation and Dr. Seuss Foundation
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Fall 2023, Sponsored by the San Diego Foundation
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Still curious? Watch our LFLP webinar for more insight
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Join us as we discuss the transformative impact of the Latino Family Literacy Project. In this webinar, we explore how this initiative strengthens literacy skills, nurtures a love of reading, and brings families together through the power of storytelling. Learn how this initiative is making a difference in our community and discover the profound role that family involvement plays in academic success.
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Testimonials
It helped me build a reading routine with my son which will help him learn. |
Enjoyed being with other parents and knowing that we can support each other and help our children. |
It taught me to spend more time with my children. |
“BASIC's Latino Family Literacy Project (LFLP) is such a valuable part of our community and schools. When parents are given the tools and support to engage in early literacy with their children, it transforms learning into a shared experience. Programs like LFLP not only prepare young learners for school but also empower bilingual families to celebrate language and literacy in meaningful ways. Investing in early literacy means investing in stronger families, more confident students, and a more connected community,”
--- Victoria Baay, M.Ed., PreK-12 Principal at Borrego Springs Unified School District.
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PROGRAMS
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Infant & Toddler (age 0-2)
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Preschooler & Kindergarten (age 3-5)
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Book GiveawaysRecognizing the significance of nurturing home libraries and language-rich environments, we provide children in the Borrego Springs community with high-quality books though out the year. For many, these are the first books they have ever owned. Owning books builds a love of learning and inspires children to share stories with their siblings, parents, and friends beyond the classroom. In collaboration with the local library, each LFLP participant is registered for a library card. Additionally every child age 0-5 receives a free monthly children's book via our program affiliate, Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Every year, we take pride in distributing hundreds of books to infants, children, youth, and their families.
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BASIC's Latino Family Literacy Project in the News
Newspaper Articles
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Meet the Staff
Flor Gomez
LFLP Lead & Instructor
LFLP Lead & Instructor
Blanca Rodarte
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Irma Camacho
Childcare Provider |
Cheryl Brown
Childcare Provider |
LFLP Program Director: Joann Stang
LFLP Program Assistant: Nidia Meza
LFLP Program Assistant: Nidia Meza
Our Donors - Thank you!
On behalf of the community of Borrego Springs, BASIC wishes to express its gratitude to the foundations and corporations who have supported our endeavors to assist Borrego students at all levels.
And to our individual donors, you make everything we do possible! Thank you all! Gracias!
And to our individual donors, you make everything we do possible! Thank you all! Gracias!
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