Global Learning Highlights

• LitART model proven successful in the STRETCH after school program in Chula Vista, California.  Staff turnover is reduced, students report increased enjoyment of books, and reading fluency scores improve. (1998)
• New LitART program components added to increase oral language development, address the needs of English Learners, and enhance the quality of homework centers. (1998-2000)
• Summer school migrant program model establish.  Effectiveness demonstrated with migrant student populations. (2001)
• LitART establishes new program partners in Arizona, Washington, California, Oregon, Delaware. (2000-2002)
• LitART program established in Chicago, Illinois. (2003)
  
• Bo Bug Shared Reading program introduced to Head Start, Kindergarten, and first grade classrooms. (2004)
  
• CLASS Library Curriculum released for use with Improving Literacy Through School Library grants. (2004)
• Global Learning establishes partnership with Village Focus International to support literacy development in Cambodia, Laos and India. (2005)
  
• LitART after school programs established in Hawaii and Virginia. (2006)
• Global Learning adds a blog, podcasts, and video demonstrations to the website to better serve after school staff. (2007)
• Bo Bug Shared Reading program established in Washington D.C. (2007)
  
• LitART completes development of fifth and final LEARN series. (2007)
• LitART program established in Florida. (2008)
  
• Global Learning partners with SilverSea Learning to publish Bo Bug Shared Reading and associated online program. (2008)
• Bo Bug Shared Reading online launched. (September, 2008)