Showing posts with label Associations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Associations. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

In Focus Martin Sheen on Community Literacy Programs

In Focus Martin Sheen on Community Literacy Programs
InFocus: 9.10.2012: by kelly broox

In the information age, being able to digest the written word is more critical than ever to success in society. For millions of Americans, the task of reading and comprehending material is difficult. The TV program In Focus Martin Sheen is exploring how groups around the country are helping people learn essential reading skills.

In the United States, about one in five adults have the highest level of reading comprehension— that is 20 percent. On the other end of the spectrum is about 14 percent of Americans who have serious difficulty reading according to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy.

In Focus PBS is working to highlight community groups around the country that are trying to reduce this alarming statistic.

One novel approach that is showing results in adult education classrooms and community centers around the country is to teach reading through application. By using the types of reading materials that people encounter in their lives, teachers can help adult students improve their skill and understand the necessity of reading. READ MORE !

Resources for Community Literacy Programs
Southern California Library Literacy Network @ Southern California and California
American Literacy Directory @ National - International – Statistics

Monday, July 25, 2011

SCLLN Literacy Links Page

SCLLN has a new Literacy LINKS Page

Visit literacy programs and organizations in Southern California and California. There are also LINKS to national and international literacy associations; for family, early and youth literacy.

Adult Learners can find United Literacy, VALUE; websites by and for learners; activities and exercises, including grammar, spelling and pronunciation; and citizenship and voting.

Adult Learner LINKS
Southern California and California
National - International - Statistics

- Coming Soon -
Early Literacy - Family Literacy - Youth Literacy
Learning Disabilities