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Raising the Bar: Facilitator Guide

Course Catalog


Introduction to Raising the Bar: Facilitator Guide

Learn about the training's core concepts and NYPL's approach to Early Literacy in a public library setting.

Module A: Facilitator Guide

This course focuses on the basic early childhood concepts that are important foundations to all early literacy work.

Module B: Facilitator Guide

This course will help students develop an understanding of how to support children’s healthy intellectual and emotional development during Storytime.

Module C: Facilitator Guide


This course will explore adult education workshop techniques for engaging caregivers in creating literacy-friendly worlds for their children.

Module D: Facilitator Guide


This course highlights best practices in working with early childhood providers to enhance literacy activities in early childhood environments.