Parents, youth leaders, and community members in Barangay Caroyroyan, Pili joined in the first session of SHOP for Reading (School and Home Partnership for Reading): A Short-term Course for Teaching Beginning Reading in English conducted by the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA), through the College of Development Education (CDE) and the Extension Services Division (ESD), in partnership with the Barangay Council and the Sangguniang Kabataan of Caroyroyan, on July 8, 2026, at the barangay’s Reading Hub.
The session introduced participants to practical strategies and techniques for teaching beginning reading in English, enabling them to better support children’s literacy development at home and in the community.
Punong Barangay Jerry C. Canave welcomed the participants and expressed his appreciation to CBSUA for bringing the program to Barangay Caroyroyan. He underscored the importance of collaboration between the University and the local community in promoting children’s learning and development.
Dean Karen B. Perez of CDE and Project Leader of the SHOP for Reading Program, served as the resource speaker. She discussed phonemes, vowels, and reading drills, and facilitated hands-on activities that allowed participants to apply the strategies presented during the training.
The activity marked the opening session of the SHOP for Reading Program, with succeeding sessions expected to further equip parents and community members with effective approaches to teaching beginning readers. | 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘡𝘺𝘳𝘢 𝘉. 𝘏𝘪𝘭𝘢, 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤. 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧. 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘻
