The UASIST program will help to:

• Provide reading materials and programs to help eliminate illiteracy
• Pay for tutoring kids who are lacking required skill sets in various subjects.
• Sponsor positive reinforcement youth seminars.
• Educate teens in juvenile detention centers about the benefits of education, character building and the importance of staying in school.
• Sponsor “Youth Recognition Days” with fun and games and “Team Building” exercises.
• Award youths for their hardwork and perseverance

The following are sources to help assist parents with the educational tools needed to enhance their children’s minds…..

     http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/reader/index.html

Fun activities parents can use to build children’s language skills. Includes a reading checklist, typical language accomplishments for different age groups, book suggestions, and resources for children with reading problems or learning disabilities.

     http://ed.gov./parents/read/resources/readingtips/index.html

How to help children get ready to read and learn, what to look for in early reading programs, simple strategies for creating strong readers, and five components of reading.

     How to choose a good early reading program.

Parents and guardians are highly encouraged to get involved and participate with our organization to help “build the bridges” necessary for our youth to succeed in life.