List of Literacy Programs
Cobb County Public Library System - Story Time
THe libraries through out Cobb present story times for children of all ages. These include age appropriate books and activities which encourage the love of books and reading. These are great resources for parents and teachers looking to keep children active with books through out the summer and school year.
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For more information about this service contact:
Patricia Latch Program Coordinator
770) 528-2342
770) 528-2349
latchp@cobbcat.org
Omosaze, Incoporated - Reading Saturday
Since 1999, Omosaze has helped hundereds of Cobb County youth experience the wonder of learning, the pride of achievement, and the excitement of unlimited possibilities. We do this by partnering with schools and other community organizations to provide exceptional reading instruction to struggling elementary students outside of regular school hours. Currently, Omosaze partners with 7 local elementary schools in Cobb County with over 200 students attending Reading Saturday. Reading Saturday is taught by certified teachers in a small group format and supported by volunteer reading mentors. The program takes advantage of under-utilized time on Saturday to give parents and educators a quality, cost-effective option to help address reading deficiencies. Omosaze also offers weekday, after-school reading workshops designed to take advantage of extended day learning time available to students. Each workshop runs a few weeks and is focused on selected grade-level specific Georgia Performance Standards. These workshops can be operated independently or adapted for integration within existing after-school programs.
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For more information about this service contact:
Leon Scott/Executive Directior
770.739.6786 ext. 0
770.739.1658
leon_scott@omosaze.org
TellTale Theatre - Fabulous Fables
Some of our favorite, fun and most meaningful fables of Aesop, with lots of audience participation. Appropriate for children K-5 Stories include: The Lion and the Mouse, The Wind and the Sun, The Fox and the Crow, The Kid Who Cried Wolf and The Tortoise and the Hare.
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For more information about this service contact:
John Schmedes, Director
770-427-8206
mindspring@telltaletheatre.com