On Wednesday, December 15th at the Knutsford Court Hotel the Jamaica Partners for Educational Progress CoP will celebrate its official launch! The launch will include a welcome and introduction from Pamela Bridgewater, U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica and a public lecture on Promoting Early Literacy in At-Risk Students. The lecture will be delivered by Mr. Earl M. Phalen, who has played a leading role in improving the lives of children through the promotion of early literacy and school readiness, and the provision of after school and summer programmes. Participants can also look forward to exploring our newly developed website and hearing about the online services that have been developed for the community. The event will begin at 5pm in the Blue Mountain Suite and will conclude at 7:00pm with a cocktail reception. Please RSVP to Alesia Riddell [1] if you are interested in attending.