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TLC Supports Community Efforts for Summer Learning
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From Community Foundation of Jackson Hole
JACKSON, WY – With summer underway, local education organizations are expanding
summer programming in response to a restructuring of Teton County School District #1
(TCSD #1) Summer Learning program. Coombs Outdoors, Teton Literacy Center, and Teton
Science Schools will each expand their program offerings to include free opportunities for
youth that will ensure a safe and enriching summer experience. These opportunities will
support not only local children, but also their working parents.
In the midst of COVID, TCSD #1 received an increase in federal grant funding to address
learning loss and educational gaps resulting from the pandemic and provided the district the
opportunity to temporarily increase programming. Those grant funds have been fully
expended, meaning the school district is forced to return to its pre-pandemic level of
summer programming. To address this reduction in federal grant dollars, earlier this year,
district staff brought the changes to their summer learning program to Systems of
Education (SOE), a collective of youth service and education providers focused on ensuring
equitable access to out-of-school learning. SOE member organizations promptly evaluated
where there was potential to expand their offerings, and three have been able to add free
programming for students nominated by district staff. With grants and coordination from
the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole totaling $135,000, these organizations have
collectively added more than 450 participant weeks of programming this summer.
Colby Mitchell, Backbone Leader of System of Education stated, “I’m heartened by the level
of collaboration that has made this expansion possible. TCSD#1 staff have been incredibly
helpful in connecting students who would benefit the most to the right opportunities. At the
same time, program providers are making a monumental lift in scaling up their programs and
have kept the needs of the students at the very core of their work. It’s not surprising, but it’s
deeply inspiring,”
“When we learned that resources for TCSD #1’s summer learning program had been reduced,
we were immediately driven to action to find a way to support families and children in our
community who would be impacted by the change in services," said Jenny Wolfrom Holladay,
Executive Director of Coombs Outdoors. "We feel fortunate that the Community Foundation
of Jackson Hole both heard our concerns and were compelled to lead an initiative to organize
and fund a partner-based solution. With the logistical and financial support of the Community
Foundation of Jackson Hole, Coombs Outdoors has been able to add 24 more participant
spots per week for our nine weeks of summer programming, totaling 1,080 additional camper
days or 216 additional camper weeks for summer 2024. This additional support created
opportunities for five more positions on our summer staff and led to the promotion and
hiring of several former Coombs participants into leadership and instructor roles at the
organization. While this capacity expansion is a significant lift for our organization, we are
inspired and humbled by the reinforcement from this community and are proud to be able to
fill a gap in resources for families with our engaging outdoor recreation programs."
In addition to this effort to expand access to summer programming, One22 Resource Center,
with financial support from the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, administers the
Youth Enrichment Scholarship Program for summer and extracurricular activities. For more
information on this program, please visit the One22 Resource Center website.
JACKSON, WY – With summer underway, local education organizations are expanding
summer programming in response to a restructuring of Teton County School District #1
(TCSD #1) Summer Learning program. Coombs Outdoors, Teton Literacy Center, and Teton
Science Schools will each expand their program offerings to include free opportunities for
youth that will ensure a safe and enriching summer experience. These opportunities will
support not only local children, but also their working parents.
In the midst of COVID, TCSD #1 received an increase in federal grant funding to address
learning loss and educational gaps resulting from the pandemic and provided the district the
opportunity to temporarily increase programming. Those grant funds have been fully
expended, meaning the school district is forced to return to its pre-pandemic level of
summer programming. To address this reduction in federal grant dollars, earlier this year,
district staff brought the changes to their summer learning program to Systems of
Education (SOE), a collective of youth service and education providers focused on ensuring
equitable access to out-of-school learning. SOE member organizations promptly evaluated
where there was potential to expand their offerings, and three have been able to add free
programming for students nominated by district staff. With grants and coordination from
the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole totaling $135,000, these organizations have
collectively added more than 450 participant weeks of programming this summer.
Colby Mitchell, Backbone Leader of System of Education stated, “I’m heartened by the level
of collaboration that has made this expansion possible. TCSD#1 staff have been incredibly
helpful in connecting students who would benefit the most to the right opportunities. At the
same time, program providers are making a monumental lift in scaling up their programs and
have kept the needs of the students at the very core of their work. It’s not surprising, but it’s
deeply inspiring,”
“When we learned that resources for TCSD #1’s summer learning program had been reduced,
we were immediately driven to action to find a way to support families and children in our
community who would be impacted by the change in services," said Jenny Wolfrom Holladay,
Executive Director of Coombs Outdoors. "We feel fortunate that the Community Foundation
of Jackson Hole both heard our concerns and were compelled to lead an initiative to organize
and fund a partner-based solution. With the logistical and financial support of the Community
Foundation of Jackson Hole, Coombs Outdoors has been able to add 24 more participant
spots per week for our nine weeks of summer programming, totaling 1,080 additional camper
days or 216 additional camper weeks for summer 2024. This additional support created
opportunities for five more positions on our summer staff and led to the promotion and
hiring of several former Coombs participants into leadership and instructor roles at the
organization. While this capacity expansion is a significant lift for our organization, we are
inspired and humbled by the reinforcement from this community and are proud to be able to
fill a gap in resources for families with our engaging outdoor recreation programs."
In addition to this effort to expand access to summer programming, One22 Resource Center,
with financial support from the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, administers the
Youth Enrichment Scholarship Program for summer and extracurricular activities. For more
information on this program, please visit the One22 Resource Center website.
Thank you to our sponsors, donors, volunteers,
staff and board members for a great event!
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TLC in partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Enroll today to receive free books for 0-4 year old children
Teton Literacy Center (TLC) is in collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide free high-quality books (in Spanish and English) for all children in Teton County. The Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is passionate about gifting books to children and partners with local affiliates, like TLC, to mail free books each month to children all over the world.
Teton Literacy Center will serve as the enrollment for families of children 0-4 to enroll and receive free books. Families can enroll online at tetonliteracy.org or through the Imagination Library website. Families can also come to TLC to complete a paper application. All families in our community are welcome to enroll in this free program.
This initiative is a part of the TLC Family Literacy Program, working with children and parents to reach their academic and family goals. Children attend preschool classes and parents have the opportunity to engage in adult education, parent workshops, home visits and Parent and Child Together Time (PACT) events. Integrated parent and child learning creates a unique and comprehensive family literacy program with a powerful impact.
Please contact Teton Literacy Center at 307.733.9242 or email [email protected] for more information or to enroll.
Enroll online today!
Teton Literacy Center will serve as the enrollment for families of children 0-4 to enroll and receive free books. Families can enroll online at tetonliteracy.org or through the Imagination Library website. Families can also come to TLC to complete a paper application. All families in our community are welcome to enroll in this free program.
This initiative is a part of the TLC Family Literacy Program, working with children and parents to reach their academic and family goals. Children attend preschool classes and parents have the opportunity to engage in adult education, parent workshops, home visits and Parent and Child Together Time (PACT) events. Integrated parent and child learning creates a unique and comprehensive family literacy program with a powerful impact.
Please contact Teton Literacy Center at 307.733.9242 or email [email protected] for more information or to enroll.
Enroll online today!
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TLC + College and Career ReadinessAs Teton Literacy Center continues to grow and strengthen programs, our leadership is focusing efforts on supporting College and Career Readiness for all students. This includes program retention into high school, continued academic support and engagement, parent workshops and events, student awareness and conversations, and small groups around college opportunities.
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TLC builds confidence and instills a love of learning in struggling readers.
Parents of TLC student have shared:
Parents of TLC student have shared:
“My child’s test scores have improved tremendously and her overall attitude about reading is much better. I don’t have to fight her to read anymore.”
"“There are other places to go after school, but few with the true intention of creating a fun, safe learning environment for young kids.”
Teton Literacy Center is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive learning environment for all constituencies it serves. We seek to live and promote these values by ensuring all continuants feel emotionally and physically safe and welcomed while under our care.
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