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Bianca Pineda
TEL 410

L2: Assignment - Advocacy Action Plan - Template

Design/Challenge Question (from the framing exercise):

How can providing reading material outside of the school setting help students raise their
reading skills and test scores?

Advocacy Focus Statement:

Many families dont have the funds to attain books this causes children to have little to no
exposure to books and leads to poor reading skills. We want to provide fun and adventure
through children books for students in K-5th. We believe sparking a love for reading and
providing countless books, for free, will help students strengthen and develop strong reading
skills. We are providing students the chance to become strong readers and be successful in
school.

Actionable Goals:

1. Meet with Childhelp S.T.A.R.S. Program

2. Start or create a donation center for reading material (Books)
3. Provide an area for students to read and discuss books
4. Gather at least 25-30 children books grad level K-5th

Timeline (list dates, deadlines):

1. Oct. 26th - Speak with Childhelp S.T.A.R.S. Program worker, Marcella Nagel, at local
elementary school about working together to create a donation center in her area.

2. Oct. 27th- Speak with Principal of local school about working together to create a
donation center on school grounds.

3. Oct. 27th- Speak with teacher(s) about reaching out to their students 6th through 8th
about donating childrens books.

4. Oct. 28th -29th Create flyer for parents and students so they can donate reading
material.

5. Oct. 30th 31st Touch base with Marcella Nagel about seeking donations from
parents in the area. / provide flyer to Marcella Nagel and teacher(s) to handout to
parents and students
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Bianca Pineda
TEL 410

6. Nov. 1st -7th Collect book donations from parents and students

7. Nov. 1st- 10th -Create space/area for reading and discussions for students to read
before and after school (They do not have to use this space)
8. Nov. 13th -The reading material is reading for the taking! The special area for
discussion and reading is ready and open for readers!

Budget/Resource Needs (membership fees, electronic resources, etc.):

*these may be tangible or intangible resources

Donated books
Bookshelves
Storage room for excess books
Beanbag chairs
Carpets
Sitting pillows

Build your Team (create your own team, or align yourself to an organization already
involved in your advocacy focus work):
**This section may list team members or contact information for the organization
you are working with.

*Partner up with local elementary principal

*Partner up with special team teacher Mr. Brophy (physical education) he teaches every
student in the school and can provide the flyer to the whole student body

*Partner up with Marcella Nagel, child educator with Childhelp S.T.A.R.S. Program at the local
elementary