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Oral Culture: Pathway to school readiness project - April & May2012

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,046
Project of
Metropolitan Library Service Agency Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2012
End Date
May 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
This project will expand the reach of the library’s early literacy programs and school readiness to Somali families, parents, child care providers and the broader Somali community in Hennepin County. We will kick off the project with a community event that will highlight literacy in Somali traditions and culture. Somali media will cover the event. There will be eight culturally-appropriate and educational workshops in eight selected Hennepin County libraries. Participating libraries will be chosen based on 2010 Census demographics. The educator presenting the workshops is skilled in working with groups of parents in transition and in offering them strategies to maintain home language and culture while parenting in a new culture.
Project Details
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Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,046
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$6,046
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

After attending the workshop, patrons will feel more comfortable sharing books with their children.
Patrons will better understand the value of books and reading.
Patrons will witness book sharing models.
Patrons will understand how traditional folktales, chants, proverbs, and songs can enhance their child’s literacy development.

Measurable Outcome(s)

90% of attendees planned to share books with their children after attending the program. 99% understand how reading leads to school success. 85% saw parents reading to their children at the program. 100% rated the quality of the program as good or better. Selected comments: "This was very nice program, my child and I will read more." "I like this program because [the presenter] showed us how it is important to learn your own language."

Source of Additional Funds

A-GRAD; Brian Coyle Center; Confederation of Somali Community

Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by

Minnesota Department of Education

Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200
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