Family Literacy Packs    

Family Literacy Packs are backpacks for
loan to families of CSDB students, programs
and families with Deaf and Hard of hearing
children throughout the state of Colorado. 
The packs include five to six children’s books
around a theme, activities and all materials
designed for family use, a sign language DVD
or VHS video of the stories in American Sign
Language (ASL), and a log to record feedback.

 The Family Literacy Pack Project was created to improve literacy and increase academic achievement for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Visually Impaired statewide.   

Goals
         To improve literacy skills of Deaf/Hard or hearing children
         To improve sign language skills of Deaf/Hard or hearing children and their
         families
         To increase family communication and foster positive family interactions
         To improve language skills of Deaf/Hard of Hearing students
         To help families apply ITI principles in the home
         To help families use variety of activities that involve the eight intelligences

Staff
Deb Branch- Project Director, Theme and book selection, activity development, video production
Cathy Bennett- Coordinator of ASL translation
Diane Beard- Theme and book selection and activity development
Patty Roadruck- Theme and book selection, activity development, video production
Janet Rose- Book selection, Coordinator of copyright management, video production

 For more information on Family Literacy Packs, contact Deb Branch