Media+Literacy

=Media Literacy=

The **Media Literacy** component builds on a current strength of the school district. Media literacy is a proven effective prevention strategy that produces population level change because it helps young people resist the seductive effects of the omnipresent media messages. The coalition will work with Peter DeBenedittis, an acknowledged leader in the media literacy field. He will train faculty and staff, provide resources to the teachers, and present to the students.

Per Ginny's request, Ellen Hackett followed up with Al Capasso regarding the scheduling of these presentations. Al is ok with scheduling the student assembly for 4/14. He plans to make this an "optional" assembly; teachers would not be required to bring their classes. Ellen shared with Al that the presenter would give a MS and HS presentation during the day and a faculty presentation after school as well as a parent one in the evening. Ellen also informed Al that Kusum would rearrange the Wednesday staff schedule to make 4/14 a collab day so PVC and CHHS staff could receive the presentation together. Al asked that if possible the building level staff meetings then be arranged for 4/7 so that Ellen can give a brief presentation to the HS faculty about the coalition and this upcoming program. Ellen still has to check the 4/14 date with Barbara but believe that will be ok for PVC as Jessica Butts is planning Wellness Week that week and was looking to schedule an assembly that week. //(updated 3/3/10 EH)//
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