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Welcome to the PTA!
    As a passionate supporter of literacy, Verizon Information Services has created this section to bring reading into the lives of your family or your students. We hope you enjoy the lively, informative feature articles you'll find here!

 
Everyday Literacy with Mary Brigid Barrett
    Join award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Mary Brigid Barrett in sharing ways to bring reading into your family’s life everyday. Her unique, creative ideas will enrich your family with helpful tips on everything from bridging a cultural gap, to reinforcing literacy on a long car drive! Check out her current article: Helping Your First Grader Learn to Read.

 
    More great articles from Mary Brigid Barrett!
Creating an atmosphere that supports great writing
Great research and reference sources for tweens and teens
Helping your tweens and teens to edit their writing
Teachers! Create a language rich environment for your students
Teachers! Set the stage for great writing
Motivate your students to write: Where do ideas come from?

 
Literacy Leaders
    Each month we’ll visit with a prominent leader in the literacy world. Learn first hand how literacy has impacted the lives of these extraordinary individuals. Through service, leadership, authoring or lobbying they have made improving literacy part of their life’s work.

 
Getting Involved
    See how Verizon Information Services is supporting literacy and how you can get involved in volunteer programs in your community.

 
Parents & Educators
    Find out the answer to, "What is SuperThinking?" Also learn about Middle School Curriculum, Lesson Plans, Community Involvement and more!

 
The Internet Learning Tutor
    Whether you're new to the Internet, or just want to pick up some extra tips, check out our Internet Learning Tutor. It is designed to help you use the Internet more effectively in the way you work, play and live.

 
Literacy Link Selector
    Looking to learn more about literacy? Find out which national organization best fits the needs you are looking to fill. All serve as a great resource for literacy with a slightly different concentration.








 
 
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