The Suncoast Campaign for

Grade-Level Reading

The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (SCGLR) is a four-county effort in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties in Florida

to help children from birth through 3rd grade, especially those from asset-limited families, succeed in life by ensuring they read on grade level.

We are proud to be part of the more than 390 Campaign for Grade-Level Reading communities in 44 states across the nation and in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada.

The Patterson Foundation is the regional accelerator with county specific work led by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, United Way Suncoast, and United Way of Charlotte County.

The Journey:
Why & How

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Shared Aspirations:
Who & What

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What’s New

THIS BOOK IS COOL! IN SCHOOL

Two years ago, we started THIS BOOK IS COOL! IN SCHOOL as a way to continue a love for reading in our region and come alongside educators to provide resources and add books to students’ home libraries. Through THIS BOOK IS COOL! IN SCHOOL, the Suncoast Campaign provides a completely free three-book unit with standards-based lesson plans for educators by educators. While teachers get lesson plans and activities to use in the classroom, participating students will receive three new books to add to their home library. It’s a win-win!

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Upcoming Events

Volunteer Opportunities

Make a difference – Volunteer and join the movement! We count on volunteers to help strengthen the campaign by assisting in the solution areas to move the needle of progress for kids in our community.

Stronger Me, Stronger We

Stronger Me, Stronger We gives community members the opportunity to virtually connect in small groups and build their knowledge and skills. Each Stronger Me, Stronger We offering is comprised of several one-hour Zoom sessions.

Community Events

Learn more about how we are connecting, learning, and sharing together to build trust so that relationships are deepened and new possibilities can begin to emerge.

Resources for Families

Resources for Educators

Resources for Campaign Partners

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We look forward to sharing engaging news and updates with you! We have personalized lists to fit your exact needs. SCGLR’s Family Engagement Newsletter – monthly newsletter for parents, caregivers, early educators, and anyone who loves kids. SCGLR Newsletter is a monthly newsletter geared toward people, businesses, nonprofits, government, and the media to catalyze efforts toward shared aspiration

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Kicking Off a New School Year

It’s no secret that summer is one of the best times of the year, especially here at SCGLR. We round up our students in the region and host one of my favorite programs, THIS BOOK IS COOL! Originally piloted as a response to COVID-19, where we sa…

The Suncoast Campaign for

Grade-Level Reading