Did you know…only 57% of Florida’s 3rd grade children are reading at grade level?
- In Okaloosa County there are 1,024 3rd graders not reading at grade level
- In Walton County 68% of 3rd graders read at grade level
- In both Okaloosa (3.8%) & Walton (3.7%) County the unemployment rate has increased
The Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast is now accepting applications from local businesses to Read Together!
The goal of the Read Together literacy initiative is to encourage families to read at home, prioritize the importance of work-life harmony in our community, promote literacy for all and support children’s lifelong success by increasing our community’s access to free children’s books.
Taking the time to read at home benefits us in so many ways! Reading can…
- Advance vocabulary
- Flourish creativity
- Alleviate stress
- Broaden perspectives
- Improve concentration
- Develop writing skills
- Advocate empathy
- and more!
Books for Bosses is the perfect literacy program for businesses who have young children in their families.
- Exhibit a work culture that supports work-life harmony
- Complimentary children’s books for your team member(s)
- Celebratory gifts at company parties for the holidays and other special occasions
Rally for Reading is the perfect literacy program for businesses that work with families with young children.
- Enhance your company’s ability to engage with families
- Complimentary children’s books for your patrons
- Boost our community’s access to free children’s books
If you have any questions or concerns, please call or text (850) 598-8836 or email communications@elc-ec.org.
Thank you for your support to improve literacy within our community!
