Files designated with open with the free Acrobat® Reader®: Email questions and comments regarding the content and function of this website to webmaster@sandi.net. Email general district inquiries to communications@sandi.net. Email employment inquiries to jobs@sandi.net. Submit staff questions about email or computer issues to the IT helpdesk.		2004 Summer Reading Achievers Pilot Program • Overview • Background • Program Details • Related Resources • Contact Information Overview Research shows that reading skills tend to decline during the summer months, with the most significant problems found among low-income and disadvantaged students. The No Child Left Behind Summer Reading Achievers pilot program is intended to combat this problem by helping students in grades kindergarten through eighth: • Maintain reading skills through summer break. • Return from vacation ready to learn and achieve. Background Last summer, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) initiated the Summer Reading Achievers Pilot Program with Atlanta Public Schools. Nearly 18,000 of Atlanta Public Schools' 41,000 students took part in Summer Reading Achievers, and almost 11,000 met the goal of reading at least ten books. In addition, some 90,000 new books were distributed to Atlanta students, and more than two dozen local and national organizations actively supported the program. This year, the federal pilot program is being expanded to include ten cities and one state. The added pilot sites were selected based on their strong business involvement in education, supportive community groups, and active district leadership in reducing the achievement gap. Participating 2004 Summer Reading Achievers Sites include: Springfield, MA Atlanta, GA Albuquerque, NM Portsmouth, NH Gainesville, FL San Diego, CA Pittsburgh, PA Kansas City, KS South Dakota Camden, NJ Minneapolis, MN   In addition to covering the cost of promotional materials and certificates, the DOE will conduct local workshops, outreach to national and local partners, and provide support for kickoffs, celebrations, and other media events. Each district will appoint a high-level staff person to conduct outreach and communication, promote the program, and approach local businesses and community organizations to garner their support. Program Details All SDCS students in grades K-8 are invited to participate. Students who choose to participate: • Receive a new book free of charge. • Read a minimum of ten age-appropriate books during summer break. • Keep a log of books they read, along with a brief description of each. • Are eligible to receive prizes and certificates for successful completion of the program. Special recognition will be given to schools with the highest percentages of participating students. Related Resources • Fact Sheet: English | (source: San Diego City Schools) • Fact Sheet: English | Spanish (source: U.S. Department of Education) • Program brochure and student reading log • Superintendent's letter to parents re: Summer Reading Achievers: English | Spanish | Somali | Vietnamese | Cambodian | Lao • News release: San Diego City Schools to Participate in Summer Reading Achievers Program - District joins nine cities and one state in second year of program (May 3, 2004) • Media Advisory: Summer Reading Achievers Launch (April 29, 2004) • U.S. Department of Education Summer Reading Achievers Contact Information For additional information, please contact: Communications Department Eugene Brucker Education Center 4100 Normal Street, #2145 San Diego, CA 92103-2682 Phone: (619) 725-5578 Fax: (619) 725-5576 Email: communications@mail.sandi.net
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