Literacy for All
Native Youth Community Projects (NYCP) Literacy for All is grant-funded by the U.S. Department of Education. It is a four-year grant beginning Oct. 1, 2018. The program builds on existing evidence-based curricula and career programs, and capitalizes on partnerships within the Community and surrounding areas. Our staff consists of a Project Manager, Community Literacy Advocate, and Career Guide Coordinator.
Grant Goals
- Empower students to explore diverse career opportunities and develop valuable skill sets to be successful.
- Provide literacy training for the Salt River Community and professional development training for our early childhood educators. Instill a daily habit of reading by providing books to build libraries in the classroom (K-12) and at home.
- Engage SRPMIC youth and Community members to write, illustrate, and narrate picture books that reflect life as an O’odham and/or Piipaash person. The books will be digitally published and distributed.
- Produce literacy communication messages aiming to employ Native youth to develop workforce skills.
Click here to download the Literacy for All program brochure!
- Trinidad Yazzie, Literacy for All Project Manager
P: 480-362-2023 | C: 480-765-7893
- Wendy Jefferson, Community Literacy Advocate
P: 480-362-2080 | C: 480-878-8604
- Davina Leon, Career Guide Coordinator
P: 480-362-2521
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Upcoming Events
Raising A Reader Workshops
Families with children ages birth to 5 years old are invited to join us for a special literacy program! The workshop includes refreshments, story time, arts and crafts, singing and dancing, educational resources, and a FREE book every week! Classes are ongoing throughout the year. Learn more: Call or text Wendy Jefferson at 480-878-8604 or email [email protected].
Learn more about the workshop series from our partners at Southwest Human Development.
Writers Wanted
Do you have a story to tell? The Salt River Schools NYCP Literacy for All Program is seeking Community writers to author children's books that reflect O'odham and Piipaash ways of life. The literacy program will provide all the training, materials, technology, and support you need. Interested? Email [email protected]. Click here to download a flyer!