Family & Community Adult Education Family Literacy
Massachusetts Family Literacy Consortium

Our vision is successful families. Our mission is successful partnershps.

Family Literacy Month

Acting Commissioner Nellhaus Announces Family Literacy Month

Celebrating Family Literacy Month is a great way to support parents as full partners in their children's education and create a foundation for lifelong learning. Below are a few ideas provided for districts and communities interested in family involvement in literacy and learning.

• Activities/Events to Promote Family Involvement, Literacy, and Learning

• Sample Press Release

• Sample Poster

• Tips on How to Invite Your Elected Official to Your Celebration

• The Role of the Parent in Family Literacy

Developed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education family learning staff team in collaboration with the Title I Dissemination Project and the Children's Trust Fund (1996)

Please address any questions or comments to MFLC@doe.mass.edu

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