•  Set up student Learning Ally accounts prior to the event.

•  Invite families using existing communication channels (e.g., enewsletters, social media, emails, backpack mail). 

•  Ask families to bring a fully charged device that children can use to read at home.

•  Here’s an invitation (English/Spanish) that you can download and customize.

•  Print copies of the Parent/Caregiver Kit (English/Spanish) and fill in the username and password for each student on page 2.

•  Identify student volunteers who would be willing to share their experience with Learning Ally during the event.

•  Book room and technology to show videos.

•  Welcome parents/caregivers (5 minutes)

•  Distribute the Parent/Caregiver Kit (English/Spanish) and share the value of Learning Ally by choosing the appropriate video of a teacher speaking to parents. (5 minutes)

•  Elementary

•  Middle School

•  Ask student volunteers to share their experience with Learning Ally or show a student video. (10 minutes)

•  Share the parent how-to video (English/Spanish). (5 minutes)

•  Allow time for parents and their child to pair together to download the Learning Ally reading app, add a book, and review the functionality. (10 minutes)

•  Encourage parents/caregivers to talk to their child about what they are reading in class or what they would like to read.

•  Be available to answer questions around the room.

•  Q&A (5 minutes)

•  Close by discussing the importance of building a habit of reading with Learning Ally (5 minutes)