Strategies
School Readiness "Triple Stack" is Here!
The School Readiness Committee, focusing on helping our Winchester children and families get more kindergarten-ready during those critical birth to 5 years, recently developed the "triple stack" strategy to offer home-based interventions to better meet families where they are. As you will see in our overall stacked strategy plan for the Campaign in the graphic at the bottom of the page, our theory of change is that, if we offer multiple supports and programs to our families, we have a better opportunity to influence positive outcomes. If a family receives one or two interventions, we feel that will help. But, if a family receives five or six strategies that are synergistic and build upon one another, we believe the outcomes will be more impactful and will last. The triple stack consists of 3 key programs that will complement one another:
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Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL): hosted by Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area
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Ready4K: hosted by Handley Regional Library System
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ReadyRosie: hosted by Winchester Public Schools
DPIL:
Provides age-appropriate, curated books into the hands of families with children birth to 5. With parenting tips, DPIL increases access to quality reading material and adds more books into the homes of our youngest learners. Available to all Winchester (22601) families at no cost, in English and Spanish.
Ready4K:
Provides age-appropriate, weekly text messages (SMS) at no cost, in multiple languages. The easiest way to deliver 52 weeks of evidence-based whole child support directly into families’ hands. Available to all Winchester (22601) families at no cost, from birth to 4th grade.
ReadyRosie:
Provides age-appropriate, weekly emails at no cost, in multiple languages. Using videos and other resources, ReadyRosie builds capacity and confidence in families supporting the whole child. Available to all Winchester (22601) families at no cost, from birth to 5.
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