Physician's Luncheon: Reach Out and Read

Reach Out and Read Wisconsin
with
Dr. Dipesh Navsaria

Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD is an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of  Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He practices primary care pediatrics at Access Community Health Center. He is also the founder and director of the Pediatric Early Literacy  Projects at the University of Wisconsin, and is also the founding medical director of Reach Out and Read Wisconsin.

FREE! Attend in person or online

Overview

Reach Out and Read prepares America’s youngest children to succeed in school  by partnering with clinicians
to prescribe books and encourage families to read together.  The program begins at the 6-month checkup and continues through age 5, with a special emphasis on children growing up in poverty.  Age 0-5 are the most critical for brain and language development, and parents  and caregivers play a crucial role in their child’s development. Children who are read to at an early age develop a lifetime love of books and learning.

Cause for Concern

More than 30 percent of Wisconsin children enter kindergarten without the skills they need to learn to read.  Studies show that 88 percent of these children never catch up. Children living in low-income families are 
particularly at risk. Learning to read impacts more than just a child’s school performance.  It impacts rates of youth school retention, juvenile delinquency and teen risk behaviors.

Who should attend: Pediatric Physicians, Family Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Medical staff working with children age 0-5 and their families.

Disclaimer:

CESA 6 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten free and basic food allergies. Because of the number of meals served and the number of items used each day, along with food product changes from our food vendors, we cannot guarantee that every allergen in the food served will be identified and labeled. Guests concerned with food allergies must be aware of this risk. CESA 6 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 6 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your myQuickReg account and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made in advance of the event.

Cancellation Policy:

Any registration cancellation must be received at least 8 business days before event in order for a full conference fee refund to be issued (full refunds do not include service fees. Service fees are nonrefundable).Registration cancellations received 1-7 business days before an event, a refund, minus $50 for each participant, will be issued. Persons who are registered, but not in attendance on the day of the session ("no call, no show") will be charged the full registration fee. CESA 6 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email if a cancellation occurs.