Literacy Without Walls 
 

A Professional Development and Family Involvement Program

for Title I Schools with Pre-Kindergarten and/or Kindergarten Programs
 

It helped me to create a better relationship with the parents at my school.  
--Parent Coordinator

The Cool Culture Pass is one of the greatest things New York City has to offer families.
--Cool Culture father

Each school that enrolls in Cool Culture's Literacy Without Walls receives two program components:

• A series of five professional development workshops at cultural institutions around the city, designed for a Family Assistant, Parent Coordinator, Educator or Social Worker from your school.  It introduces them to the cultural institutions, family learning opportunities, and how to engage parents in supporting their child's education.
• A cultural access program for families with children in Universal Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten that provides free, unlimited admission to 90 museums, gardens and zoos throughout the five boroughs. Families also receive resources that help them plan fun, educational experiences.

Over 300 schools have participated in Literacy Without Walls. Cool Culture has a contract with the NYC Department of Education and our program is aligned with city- wide arts and education and parent involvement standards.

Enrollment for the 2010-2011 Literacy Without Walls is due September 15, 2010.

Click here for a brochure, FAQ's, or for an enrollment form. Please email Cool Culture Education Manager Barbara Palley at bpalley@coolculture.org for more information.