Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Literacy, Literacy Education, Family School Relationship, College School Cooperation, Partnerships in Education, Teacher Education Programs, Reading Programs, Summer Programs, Literature Appreciation, Reading Skills, Disadvantaged Youth, Day Camp Programs, Attitude Measures, Reading Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Surveys, Elementary Education

Many educator preparation programs desire to partner with P-12 and community groups. The authors showcase the development of a P-12 School-University-Family partnership. Partnership goals included literacy growth and interest among linguistically and culturally diverse P-12 learners while also providing a sustainable training ground for current and future educators. Instead of decreasing students' literacy skills over the summer months, elementary students (n=40) experienced growth in both reading skills and enjoyment (p < 0.05) after participating in the discussed summer literacy program. Beyond student benefits, it should be remembered that both educator preparation programs (EPPs) and P-12 schools have much to offer each other and benefit reciprocally when they work together; methods for forming and sustaining a productive partnership are discussed. Recommendations for sustainability and future plans are discussed.