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Experts recognize that third grade marks the point where children shift from "learning to read" to "reading to learn." Those struggling to read by third grade fall behind their peers, have a higher risk of not graduating high school, and encounter limited opportunities for employment.
In Berkshire County, this must be a goal for all of us – whether or not we have young children – because the success of our youth affects our economy, crime rates, workforce, good citizenry, and more.
We invest in quality early learning environments that are rooted in early childhood development, providing intensive parenting support, building social-emotional and literacy skills, and assisting with early grade reading.
18 Degrees
Early Education and Care
Berkshire County Head Start
Child Development Program
Berkshire County Kids Place & Violence Prevention Center
Trauma Recovery Program
Berkshire Hills Regional School District
Project Connection at Muddy Brook Elementary
Berkshire Nursing Families
Central & South Berkshire County Lactation Support
Berkshire South Regional Community Center
Action Adventures Out of School
Action Adventures Day Camp
Sunshine Preschool
Child Care of the Berkshires
Child Care Services
Healthy Families
ParentChild+
Community Health Programs
Care Coordination Program at Berkshire Pediatrics
ParentChild+
Dalton Community Recreation Association
Kids Club After School Program
Summer Camp
Elizabeth Freeman Center
Child Safe Child Strong Program
Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center
Early Childhood Education
Lee Public Schools
Expressive Arts
Lee Youth Association
Busy Bee Learning Center
Pediatric Development Center
PAL Play and Learn
South County Early Intervention
Follow Wee Read Pittsfield on Facebook for educational and fun tips, events, and programs.
Ready4K is a research-based text messaging program offered for free for families with children ages 0 to 9.
Berkshire Book Houses throughout Berkshire County give children free access to books 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
The Born Learning Trail is a series of interactive signs for families and caregivers to provide fun physical activities that encourage outdoor learning.
Contact Katherine von Haefen, Director of Community Impact, at 413.442.6948 x20 or kvonhaefen@berkshireunitedway.org.
