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workshops for families in collaboration with CCR of IRC. As the Rocket continues to build its experience and profile, other communities have expressed interest in creating their own "Intentional Learning Space" to increase access and impact of literacy, and model it on the work of our Moonshot Community Action Network in Indian River County. GOALS/OUTCOMES REPORT (5/31/17 — 9/28/17) Outcome # 1: Increase in family commitment and involvement with literacy for children as advocates and active participants The Rocket has impacted over 5,500 children and families by providing year-round access to literacy engagements, over 100 events in 12 months, throughout Indian River County. CSAC generously provides 32.88% of the overall Rocket budget; 100% of this funding is invested in providing services to building family involvement and commitment, with literacy directly in Indian River County. In fact, over 95% of the Rocket's programming directly impacts Indian River County, with less than 5% promoting our Moonshot Moment in greater Florida and throughout the nation. The Annie E. Casey Foundation provided the.additional funding needed for the Rocket to attend the Campaign for Grade Level Reading National Conference in Denver where we facilitated a literacy project to promote national attention, not only on the literacy crisis in our nation, but of the work we do in Indian River County to help close the gap, including the power of collaborating with agencies such as the Children's Services Advisory Council and other partnerships. In receiving this national recognition, The Learning Alliance hopes to gain the attention of future prospective grantors who can continue funding the Rocket, both for sustainability and for growth, so that we can continue providing access to literacy programs for our children and families in Indian River County. Outcome # 2: Increase student literacy outcomes at least 15% by improving equity of access for all children to culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate learning methods. Bridget Lyons, arts/literacy educator and Program Director of the Reading Rocket, brings 25 years of teaching experience in very diverse settings from around the world, with many years of experience in high poverty settings. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Special Education, is certified in Arts Education and endorsed in Gifted Education, and has a (K-6) Florida teaching license. Bridget also integrates her training in Conscious Discipline and Music Together in her Rocket programs to provide multi -sensory and interdisciplinary learning experiences for children of all ages. Literacy and text is at the core of all Rocket engagements. Depending on the ages, needs, and interests of the engagements, Bridget curates an engaging experience that develops a literacy skill and puts it into an arts -infused practice. Depending on the -37- 50 37- 50