UGI Utilities, Inc. and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) are working together to bring new books and reading resources to children across the state of Pennsylvania. We are thrilled your school has been chosen to receive RIF's Books for Ownership program. This page has all the information and links to the resources and tools you may need to effectively implement the program.
Program Support Resources
UGI Portal Access
The UGI Portal is used to collect book celebration event dates and can be used to schedule "The Reading Wizard" appearances.
Order Books
You will order the books for your book celebration events through the new RIF Bookstore. Your account username is your email and your account number as well as password is your RIF ID #. Estimated book delivery is 3 weeks.
Book for Ownership Planning
The Books for Ownership program is flexible. To help you with your planning, please review the UGI Program Guidebook below with ideas and resources for your book celebration events.
Reporting
Report your Activities
This survey measures the number of students reached and the number of books distributed. Complete one report for all 3 of your celebration events by September 30, 2019. Click here for a sample report.
Educator Impact Survey
We also measure the success of our programs with educator feedback on their evaluation of the impact of the program on their students. Please have all educators involved in the program share their opinions by completing the survey below by September 30, 2019.
Family Impact Survey
We also strive to obtain feedback from the parents whose children participated in the program. We offer a customizable message to accompany the survey in both English and Spanish. You can send the survey link to your parents via email, newsletter, take-home letter, etc. Click below for templated messaging and survey links.
Additional Support
Take a look at our recent webinar for all schools involved in the RIF and UGI Utilities, Inc. BFO program.
In addition to the UGI Program Guide, RIF offers a BFO Implementation Guide with various ideas and resources to assist you.