WCI Newsletters
View the archived WCI Newsletter from May 2026 HERE.
Subscribe to the WCI newsletter to receive monthly updates, events, and resources regarding early-childhood literacy in the Wichita area: Family Sign-up OR Organization Sign-up.
View the archived WCI Newsletter from April 2026 HERE.
Subscribe to the WCI newsletter to receive monthly updates, events, and resources regarding early-childhood literacy in the Wichita area: Family Sign-up OR Organization Sign-up.
View the archived WCI Newsletter from March 2026 HERE.
Subscribe to the WCI newsletter to receive monthly updates, events, and resources regarding early-childhood literacy in the Wichita area: Family Sign-up OR Organization Sign-up.
View the archived WCI Newsletter from February 2026 HERE.
Subscribe to the WCI newsletter to receive monthly updates, events, and resources regarding early-childhood literacy in the Wichita area: Family Sign-up OR Organization Sign-up.
View the archived WCI Newsletter from February 2026 HERE.
Subscribe to the WCI newsletter to receive monthly updates, events, and resources regarding early-childhood literacy in the Wichita area: Family Sign-up OR Organization Sign-up.
View the archived WCI Newsletter from August 2025 HERE.
Subscribe to the WCI newsletter to receive monthly updates, events, and resources regarding early-childhood literacy in the Wichita area: Family Sign-up OR Organization Sign-up.
View the archived WCI Newsletter from July 2025 HERE.
Subscribe to the WCI newsletter to receive monthly updates, events, and resources regarding early-childhood literacy in the Wichita area: Family Sign-up OR Organization Sign-up.
Quarterly Luncheon Notes
We shared updates on our strategic planning efforts, including early insights, emerging priorities, and how these efforts will guide our next year of collaboration
Leadership highlighted clear ways to get involved, from upcoming committees to project-based opportunities that benefit children and families
Our team provided a preview of Summer 2026 programming in USD 259, including timelines, partnership touchpoints, and opportunities to support student engagement
The final luncheon of the year focused on WCI’s 2026 goals and planning efforts. Attendees heard updates on summer program outcomes, STAR program progress, Bee K Ready, and ongoing community engagement work.
A facilitated breakout session guided participants through strategic alignment discussions to identify shared priorities and opportunities to strengthen collective support for children and families.
You can view the workgroup theme analysis reports with the following links: Family-Community Engagement, Kindergarten Readiness, Third Grade Literacy, and Cross-themes.
LaTonia Kennedy, Director of Family and Community Engagement for Wichita Public Schools, discussed the district’s Community Schools model and its impact on family partnerships.
Dr. Kim Wilson from Wichita State University presented on the Collaborative Literacy Education, Advancement, and Research (CLEAR) initiative, emphasizing community-driven approaches to improving literacy outcomes.
The second quarter luncheon highlighted partnership opportunities within Wichita Collective Impact and explored ways to strengthen community collaboration. Attendees received updates on upcoming summer programs and events, and many shared organizational resources to help expand awareness and connections across the WCI network.
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Data Partnership Meeting
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