These resources from BOSTnet are free for programs to download and use.
Training Videos
All training videos can be viewed here. The videos are sorted into playlists by topic and many have follow up reflections or activities. The playlists and videos are free and available to the public. To receive training hours or CEUs, please contact allisonwootan2@gmail.com, the courses are available for a fee online and in person.
Literacy Curriculum: Imagination Vacation
Imagination Vacation is a literacy curriculum for grades K-3 aligned with the Common Core standards. Created by BOSTnet in collaboration with the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, the curriculum will provide educators with “plug and play” literacy activities to use with children during the summer. Download the curriculum here.
Literacy Capacity Assessment Tool (LitCAT) and Resources
The purpose of this tool is to help programs assess the underlying foundations that must be in place in order for literacy enrichment to have the maximum benefit for the children in the program. Best Practices were identified through key research in the field of literacy and OST.