The goal within this system component is to provide family literacy outreach programs and resources through education institutions, businesses, and community/faith-based organizations. Strategies and instructional services/tutoring will provide training to families and community members in literacy skills such as math, reading, writing, technology and workforce preparation.

San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools currently offers:

• a Family Involvement program that trains families as advocates of their children’s academic success,
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) that provides training in college readiness skills,
• a Virtual Pre-K program that assists parents and educators to build early literacy skills through web-based activities, and
• a Reading Buddies program that helps to support reading skills in elementary school children.