FWISD Family Literacy Conference: Building Strong Readers Together
Literacy is our top priority at Fort Worth ISD, and we’re thrilled to invite families districtwide to our Annual Family Literacy Conference!
This exciting event offers an interactive experience for the whole family, featuring hands-on activities, a keynote from Superintendent Dr. Karen Molinar, and valuable insights on how to support your child’s reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
Throughout the day, families will have the opportunity to attend a variety of engaging workshops, including sessions on College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR).
Enjoy book giveaways, door prizes, and fun interactive activities.
Plus, on-site enrollment will be available for students in Pre-K through 12th grade starting at 9 a.m.!
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Free Books and Backpacks
As part of our commitment to building strong literacy habits at home, free books will be available to help families start or build their home libraries. In addition, we’ll be offering free backpacks on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
Campus-Sponsored Concession Stands
Great news! The following campuses have committed to sponsoring a concession stand during the Family Literacy Conference:
Elementary Schools:
- Westcreek PTA
- Greenbriar PTO
- Seminary Hills PTO
- Carter Park Student Ambassadors
Middle School:
- Meacham PTA
High Schools:
- YWLA Garden Club
- Marine Creek PTA
- Carter-Riverside Class of 2028
Preview Conference Workshops Below:
Families will participate in five rotating sessions, each lasting approximately 30 minutes. With over 20 sessions led by our district's own expert educators, topics will include how to understand your child's data, track academic progress, and take actionable steps to support learning at home.
This is a powerful opportunity for families to gain insight into where their child is, where they need to be, and how to help them get there.
8:00 a.m.
Doors open
8:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
Opening Keynote by Dr. Karen Molinar
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Rotation 1
9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Rotation 2
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Rotation 3
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Rotation 4
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Rotation 5
- En Camino al Éxito: La Conservación del Español en los Estudiantes Hispanohablantes
- Building Oral Language Skills in Pre-K
- Navigating the Digital Age: Literacy & Screen Time for Success
- Growing Giftedness Through Literacy
- 20 Ways to Keep Your Teens Interested in Reading
- Building Strong Readers: Engaging Your Child in Literacy at Home
- Resources for Connecting with and Empowering your Child
- Reading Aloud at Home: Building Oracy and Listening Comprehension Skills
- Dual Language 101
- Why Read?
- Simple Ways to Build Early Reading Skills at Home
- Tech Tools for Literacy: Apps and Resources
- For the Love of Reading - Practical Tips and Suggestions for Parents and Families
- MAP Your Child's Reading Success: Understanding Tiered Instruction
- Interpreting the NWEA MAP Growth for Parents
- Family Leadership Institute
- CLI Parent Information Session
- Literacy and Learning: Developing Literacy Skills through Family Connection
- Dyslexia and Ft. Worth ISD Screening Process
- Why Literacy is important to Prepare for College, Career, and Postsecondary Readiness
- Alphabet Adventures: Unlocking Literacy Through ABC Books
En Camino al Éxito: La Conservación del Español en los Estudiantes Hispanohablantes
Building Oral Language Skills in Pre-K
Navigating the Digital Age: Literacy & Screen Time for Success
Growing Giftedness Through Literacy
20 Ways to Keep Your Teens Interested in Reading
Building Strong Readers: Engaging Your Child in Literacy at Home
Resources for Connecting with and Empowering your Child
Reading Aloud at Home: Building Oracy and Listening Comprehension Skills
Dual Language 101
Why Read?
Simple Ways to Build Early Reading Skills at Home
Tech Tools for Literacy: Apps and Resources
For the Love of Reading - Practical Tips and Suggestions for Parents and Families
MAP Your Child's Reading Success: Understanding Tiered Instruction
Interpreting the NWEA MAP Growth for Parents
Family Leadership Institute
CLI Parent Information Session
Literacy and Learning: Developing Literacy Skills through Family Connection
Dyslexia and Ft. Worth ISD Screening Process
Why Literacy is important to Prepare for College, Career, and Postsecondary Readiness
Alphabet Adventures: Unlocking Literacy Through ABC Books
Date
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location
O.D. Wyatt High School
2400 E Seminary Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76119
On-Site Enrollment Support
Time
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Onsite Enrollment Tips
Take advantage of the convenience of enrolling your Pre-K to 12th student right at the event! Be sure to bring the following documents:
Provide 1 item from each category:
- Student's proof of age and identity
- Birth certificate
- Statement of the child’s date of birth issued for school admission purposes by the Vital Statistics Section of the Texas Department of State Health Services
- Passport
- School ID card, records, or report card
- Military ID
- Hospital birth record
- Adoption records
- Church baptismal record
- Any other legal document that establishes identity
- Health Information
- Immunization/Shot Record
- Guardian Information
- State-issued photo ID
- Driver’s license
- Military ID
- Passport
- Proof of Address
- Utility Bill
- Lease Agreement
If your student already attends a FWISD school, first contact the enrollment staff at your current school. You may also email enrollment@fwisd.org