Moorings Park Community Partnership Supports Literacy and Celebrates Students’ Strengths
Educational Pathways Academy (EPA) is grateful for our community partnership with Moorings Park, a collaboration that supports our school’s programs and fosters connections across generations.
Bridging Generations: The Heartwarming Connection Between Students and Seniors
EPA’s partnership with Moorings Park began with students participating in their Intergenerational Program. In this program, students connect with memory care residents through music, games, and fun activities. EPA grandparent and Executive Director of Moorings Park at Grande Lake, Celeste Lynch, shares,
“For the residents, the presence of young, curious minds offers a sense of vitality and joy. The students’ energy and enthusiasm spark conversations and memories, often bringing a lightness and positivity to the day. In turn, the students gain invaluable lessons in empathy, patience, and the importance of human connection while also learning how to engage with individuals with memory loss. They learn to listen, share, and understand the lived experiences of a generation far removed from their own.”
Through these visits, our students experience the value of connection and community while building on the unique strengths many students with dyslexia possess, such as
Connecting (80% above average) – building empathy and relationships
Communicating (71% above average) – sharing stories, singing, and engaging others
Imagining & Exploring (84% above average) – thinking creatively and finding new ways to make activities fun
Moorings Park Foundation Grant
Building on this partnership, the Moorings Park Foundation recently awarded a grant to support EPA’s Three-Pronged Approach to Literacy. This generous support directly impacts the specialized reading and writing instruction our students receive each day: supporting teachers, empowering students, and reinforcing the foundation that allows children with learning differences to grow.
EPA’s Three-Pronged Approach brings together Orton-Gillingham reading instruction, individualized Literacy Lab support, and a structured Language Arts program. These three prongs help us to meet students with learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, where they are and build skills step by step while nurturing confidence along the way.
We are deeply grateful to the Moorings Park Foundation for their gift and for believing in our students and programs. Together, we are creating meaningful experiences that touch lives across our community, young and old.
