SPRINGBOARD COLLABORATIVE CLOSES THE LITERACY GAP BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL. WE COACH EDUCATORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS TO HELP KIDS LEARN TO READ BY THE FOURTH GRADE. SPRINGBOARD ENVISIONS A WORLD IN WHICH ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE REQUISITE LITERACY SKILLS TO ACCESS LIFE OPPORTUNITIES. KEY PROGRAMS INCLUDE: 1. FLAGSHIP: IS AN INTENSIVE 5-10 WEEK LITERACY PROGRAM FEATURING DAILY READING INSTRUCTION FOR PRE-K THROUGH THIRD GRADE READERS, WORKSHOPS TRAINING FOR PARENTS TO TEACH READING AT HOME, AND COACHING TEACHERS.2. SPRINGBOARD LEARNING ACCELERATORS (SLA) IS A "LIGHTER TOUCH" MODEL THAT PROVIDES THE STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO EDUCATORS AND FAMILIES NEEDED TO SET AND ACHIEVE READING GOALS WITHIN A 5-10 WEEK PERIOD IN THE SUMMER OR SCHOOL YEAR. INSTRUCTIONAL COMPONENTS ARE MODULAR AND CUSTOMIZABLE.
