Even Start Family Literacy Program

Learning read aloud strategies

Book sharing during PACT time

Learning literacy games to do at home

Moms learning toddler songs in many languages

Visting the Library

Literacy class

PACT time Read Aoud

Sharing projects with family members

A visit from Pajama Mama

Field trip to DC

A celebration of community

Practicing computer skills

Even Start is a free family literacy program for APS parents who have children under the age of 10.  The goal is to empower parents who are learning English to be effective partners in  their children’s education.   Even Start receives funding from APS and AEFLA, the Adult Education and Family Literacy grant. Instruction is enhanced by strong partnerships with DHS, PIE, RIF, R.E.A.D, The Arlington Partnership for Children Youth and Families, Healthy Families and many other community groups.  Field trips and guest speakers frequently complement the classroom instruction.

Even Start utilizes a nationally recognized 4 component model of family literacy programs:

The program is housed at The Arlington Career Center but serves qualifying families from throughout Arlington County.  Classes are held Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 until noon or 10:45 until 1:45.  Breakfast and lunch are provided.

For more information or to enroll, contact Sara Mulrooney at 703-228-2153 or sara.mulrooney@apsva.us.