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Screening Room: The Truth About Reading

with Hope Haven

Join the Library to watch The Truth About Reading followed by panel discussion of experts in Jacksonville.

Join the Library and Hope Haven to watch the documentary "The Truth About Reading" followed by a panel discussion on what we are doing to make Jacksonville better for kids that struggle to read and write: early identification, education and rehabilitation. The Truth About Reading looks at the illiteracy problem in America, highlighting people who learned to read as adults, and sharing proposed solutions for working towards a future where every child learns to read proficiently.

Facilitator: Nancy Barnard- Director of Educational Development Services at Hope Haven

Panelists: Dr.  Allison Cato-Neuropsychologist at Hope Haven, Marcus Haile- Chief Executive Officer Literacy Alliance of NE FL, Sherri Jackson, Literacy Specialist Literacy Alliance of NE FL, Annessia Powell, MEd-Principal GRASP Academy, Teri Modisette, Enrollment and Community Relations, with DePaul 

Hope Haven is a local non-profit whose mission is to ensure that children and families realize their full potential by providing specialized services and individualized educational opportunities.

Registration is required for this event, and must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card and PIN are required for registration. If you do not have a card, click HERE to obtain one.

Registered seats may be forfeited five minutes after start of program. 

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.

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