Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2026-12 Accepting Dollar General Literacy Foundation Library Grant $5550 — reading text

assessed using a combination of participation tracking, observational assessment, and participant feedback throughout the grant period. Library staff will track attendance at monthly book club sessions and monitor continued engagement over time to measure retention and consistency of participation. Participants will complete brief, informal pre- and post-program surveys designed to measure self-reported changes in reading confidence, interest in reading together as a family, and use of library resources. These surveys will be administered at the beginning of participation and again at the conclusion of the program year. Educational gains will be further assessed through facilitated discussions and staff observations of participant engagement, comprehension, and discussion skills during sessions. Library staff will also track participant use of recommended learning tools such as Universal Class and LearningExpress, noting enrollment in courses related to literacy, ESOL, test preparation, and career development. While formal standardized assessments such as TABE or CASAS will not be administered, these ongoing qualitative and quantitative measures will provide meaningful data to evaluate progress, outcomes, and overall program impact. Measurable Results- Defining Success By the end of the 12-month funding period, the library expects measurable outcomes for participating families based on participation data and pre- and post-program assessments. Below are the results we expect: 50% of enrolled families will attend three or more book club sessions during the grant period. Pre- and post-program surveys will show that at least 50% of participating families demonstrate an increase in correct responses on reading comprehension and discussion-based questions related to program texts. At least 50% of participants will demonstrate improved ability to identify main ideas, ask text-based questions, and explain key concepts during facilitated discussions, as measured by structured staff observation checklists. Media literacy outcomes will be measured through surveys administered before and after participation. At least 50% of participants will correctly identify credible information sources and distinguish fact from opinion at higher rates than in pre- program assessments. 90% of participating families will enroll in at least one related Universal Class or LearningExpress course during the grant period. Resource Capacity Project Partners and Responsibilities 4  Experts from local museums, environmental organizations, military bases, and science educators will be invited to present on topics introduced in the books we will read to deepen our reading comprehension and meet our media literacy objectives. Key Personnel Lauren Link, Adult Services Librarian Meghan Duffey, Youth Services Librarian Viki Russell, Youth Services Library Assistant Savannah Cole, Library Director Available Technology Books- 1: 1 We will utilize a laptop computer and projector to facilitate community partner presentations, Universal Class and Learning Express demonstrations, and reliable internet resource searching and identification. The participants will have access to the library's public computers, free wi-fi, and digital resources. Are you requesting technology with this grant application? No Budget Information Revenue- Sources of Funding Dollar General Literacy Foundation Request 5, 550. 00 In-kind 11, 100. 00 Total Revenue 11100 50% of the revenue 5550 DGLF Budget Allocations Salaries 300. 00 Instructional Materials 150.00 Supplies 100.00 Printing and Publications 5, 000. 00 Total Budget Allocation 5, 550. 00 DGLF Budget Narrative 5  We expect up to$ 300.00 to compensate community speakers who will enrich our learning with engaging presentations. 150.00 will be allocated to purchasing supplemental instructional materials to complement our reading from reputable sources. 100.00 will be enough to pay for general supplies needed for facilitating the discussion groups. 5, 000. 00 will be spent purchasing multiple copies of nonfiction titles for adult readers and their young reader counterparts for the children and teen members of our multi-generational book discussion group. 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