The Parent-Powered Literacy (PPL) Project

The Parent-Powered Literacy (PPL) Project

The Parent-Powered Literacy (PPL) Project is designed to empower expectant parents and parents of young children (ages 0-4) in the Tyler and East Texas region by providing essential tools and resources to support their children's early language and literacy development. This initiative equips parents with the knowledge and skills to foster a strong literacy foundation from the very beginning of their child’s life.

The PPL Project is partially funded by a combination of external agencies, private donors, and the K-16 Literacy Center at the University of Texas at Tyler. Your support is vital in helping us continue this important work. To contribute, please visit literacy center homepage. Every donation directly helps parents build the capacity to support their children’s early literacy development at home.

PPL Program Structure

The PPL Project runs annually from September to May.

Project Incentives:

Participating parents will receive:

• An initial literacy resource kit to help begin the journey of early literacy.
• Training on strategies to support children’s literacy at home and enhance learning in everyday activities.
• A comprehensive reference list of community resources available for children and families.
• Ongoing support throughout the project to reinforce language and literacy skills and track progress.

PPL Program Requirements

To participate, parents agree to:

1. Attend a 2-hour monthly training seminar from September to May.
2. Document their child’s language and literacy progress throughout the year.
3. Engage fully in all program activities and commit to their child’s early learning journey.

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