Attached is the May 20th, 2013 Project MORE conference Agenda.
Agenda 8th Annual Project MORE Conference 5.10.13
If you have not registered, please go to www.ohioprojectmore.org/conference
We look forward to seeing you on May 20th!
State-local partnership will link older volunteers with proven reading mentoring program to support Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee
RSVP-Project MORE linkage supports community needs, teaches kids about healthy aging
COLUMBUS – Ohio Department of Aging Director Bonnie Kantor-Burman, Governor’s Office of 21st Century Education Director Dick Ross, and project partners announced a new state-local initiative to connect two established Ohio programs, Project MORE (Mentoring in Ohio for Reading Excellence) and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), to improve childhood literacy, support Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee, engage elders to support community needs and teach kids the secrets of living long, healthy lives. The announcement came today during an event at Leipsic Elementary School in Putnam County. http://aging.ohio.gov/news/pressreleases/2013/20130219.htm
Walmart believes in operating globally and giving back locally – creating impact in the neighborhoods where we live and work. Through the Local Giving Program, Walmart stores, Sam’s Clubs and Logistics facilities can support the needs of their communities by providing grants to local organizations.
OSBA is excited to announce it will again offer the Business Honor Roll program this year. The association created this worthwhile program in 2011 to provide school districts with an opportunity to say “thanks” to local businesses for their support and contributions. Since its inception the program has been a great success and districts from around the state have participated.
The purpose of this program is to help OSBA members maintain and build upon the support they receive from their local business community. If your district has firms that support your schools, OSBA encourages you to name them to the Business Honor Roll.
Some examples of support include:
• volunteering in schools and offering employees time off to volunteer,
• serving as a mentor or tutor
Project MORE Guidance Document: How Project MORE Aligns to Ohio Department of Education Initiatives
Project MORE Guidance Document