CA & National Literacy / Library Event Calendar: January 2013

California Literacy & Library Events:
January 2013

For Local, California and National

Literacy or Library Conferences and Events

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Calendar

California Literacy Events: January 2013
Jan. 4 RAIN: Beatles Tribute - San Diego Council on Literacy
Jan. 5 Sensory Friendly Films - MONSTERS INC in 2D – 10a
Jan. 10+ Orton Gillingham Level 1 Certificate – Cyberspace
Jan. 12 LD Adult Support Group Providence Tarzana Med Ctr – 10a
Jan. 18+ Asilomar Reading Conference, Pacific Grove CA
Jan. 18+ California Kindergarten Conference, Santa Clara CA

National & International Literacy Events: January 2013
Jan. 5 Autism Sensory Friendly Films: MONSTERS INC in 2D – 10a
Jan. 6+ Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu
Jan. 19 Early Literacy Conference, Rice Univ
Jan. 27 Family Literacy Day - Canada
Jan. 28+ National Literacy Action Week
Jan. 30+ Assistive Technology Industry Assn Conference, Orlando FL

SAVE THE DATE

Literacy Conference

March 9, 2013

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SCLLN Tutor Training Calendar: January 2013

SCLLN Tutor Workshop Calendar: January 2013

For Local, California and National

Literacy or Library Conferences and Events

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Southern California Library Literacy Network

Calendar

Tutor Orientations and Workshops

Jan. 8 Literacy Tutor Training = READ/San Diego – 6p
Jan. 9 Literacy Learner Training = READ/San Diego – 5:45p
Jan. 10 Literacy Tutor Training = Burbank Library – 6p
Jan. 12 ESL Tutor Training - San Gabriel VLC Pasadena – 9a
Jan. 12 Literacy Tutor Training = Whittier Area Literacy – 9a
Jan. 14 Literacy Learner Training - READ/San Diego – 9:45a
Jan. 15 Youth Literacy Training = Santa Fe Springs Library – 6p
Jan. 19 ESL Tutor Training = San Diego County Library – 9:30a
Jan. 23 Literacy Tutor Orientation - READ OC – 1p
Jan. 23 Literacy Tutor Orientation - Ventura County Library – 5p
Jan. 23 Literacy Tutor Orientation - READ OC – 6p
Jan. 26 ESL Tutor Training - Laubach Literacy, Ventura – 8a
Jan. 27 Literacy Learner Orientation = Newport Beach Library – 6p

SAVE  THE  DATE

Literacy Conference

March 9, 2013

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Literacy Jobs - California

Literacy Jobs - California

Fresno County Family Literacy Coordinator - FT
Owens Valley Career Development Center
Application Deadline: Dec 28
Oversee the design and provision of individualized courses given to Native Adults, including, but not limited to: Adult Education Services, Early Childhood Education Services, Parenting Education, Family Formation Activities

Education – Instructor
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles - PT
Application Deadline: Open

Under the supervision of the Area Manager or designated Coordinator, assumes responsibility for providing educational, competency and career development services to clients.

Conduct assessment of participants using the CASAS Employability Competency System, including the ECS appraisal and appropriate level test. Conduct instruction in individual and group settings in work readiness, life skills and basic skills.

Los Angeles Public Library - READ Newsletter Fall 2012

Los Angeles Public Library
READ Newsletter: Fall 2012

Judy’s Story
by Tutor: Judy Meyers

I started working with the literacy program 4 years ago. I loved working with my first student so much that when she moved out of town, I wanted to repeat the experience. However, when I received information on my new student, my enthusiasm waned. Apparently, she needed help with her English. She was a college graduate and had a job. How much could I really help her?

Working with my first student had been so exciting. She learned how to read at 37 years old which opened up an entire new world for her, including going for her college degree. Working with this new student didn’t sound like it was going to be nearly as satisfying. So, I called Peggy, our literacy coordinator and explained my ambivalence. She responded that helping someone improve their English can also change their life. I thought, okay, I guess I’ll give it a try.

The “try” has lasted for more then a year. My student, Monserrat, is a new challenge. When we first met it was immediately apparent that pronunciation was her huge issue. It is often very hard to understand what she is saying in English, even though she has a fairly extensive vocabulary. We discovered that she has difficulty hearing the difference between certain letter sounds and when she finally can decipher them, the issue becomes how to pronounce them. READ MORE !

LAPL Literacy has a new web page !

SCLLN Tutor Workshop Calendar: December 2012

SCLLN Tutor Workshop Calendar:
December 2012

For Local, California and National

Literacy or Library Conferences and Events

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Calendar

Tutor Orientations and Workshops
Dec 4 Literacy Tutor Orientation = Carlsbad Library 12p
Dec 8 Literacy Tutor Training = LAPL 10a
Dec 15 Literacy Tutor Orientation = South Bay LC @ Torrance Library 10a
Dec 20 Literacy Tutor Orientation = Carlsbad Library 6p

Southern California and California Literacy Events: December 2012
Dec 1 Literacy & Arts Festival – Santa Clarita
Dec 8 LD Adult Support Group – Providence Tarzana Med Ctr 10a
Dec 8 Sensory Friendly Films = RISE OF GUARDIANS @ 10am

National & International Literacy Events: October 2012

Dec 1+ Head Start Parent Conf – Dallas TX
Dec 3+ What is Dyslexia – Cyberspace
Dec 5   Intl Volunteer Day
Dec 6+ Intl Summit of the Book – Library of Congress

2013 SCLLN Literacy Conference: March 9

SCLLN Literacy Conference
March 9 2013
Buena Park Holiday Inn



SCLLN Tutor Workshop Calendar: November 2012

SCLLN Tutor Workshop Calendar: November 2012

For Local, California and National

Literacy or Library Conferences and Events

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Calendar

November is Picture Book Month

Nov 19 Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/San Diego @ 5:45p

Nov 20 Literacy Tutor Orientation = READ/San Diego @ 10a
Nov 20 Literacy READ Tour = Ventura County Library @ 6:30p
Nov 28+ Literacy Research Assoc., San Diego
Nov 28+ TASH Conference, Long Beach
Nov 28+ Zero to Three Institute, LA
Nov 30 Drawing a Blank-Comprehension Readers on Autism Spectrum @ 8a

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Newport Beach Library - Literally Speaking Oct/Nov 2012

Literally Speaking Newsletter
Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy
October/November 2012

International Literacy Day . . .
Tutor Connection . . .
Snapshot: Isabel Sevilla – 2012 Hoffman Award . . .

Centro Latino for Literacy - PBS Community Champion Hispanic Heritage Month

PBS Community Champion
Hispanic Heritage Month

PBS SoCal showcased Centro Latino during a 3-minute video, part of the American Graduate: Let's Make it Happen Initiative. Board, students and staff were featured in this video creating a good feeling all around.

Click here to see the video.

SCLLN Tutor Workshop Calendar: November 2012

SCLLN Tutor Workshop Calendar: November 2012

For Local, California and National

Literacy or Library Conferences and Events

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Southern California Library Literacy Network

Calendar

Nov 6 Literacy Tutor Orientation = READ/San Diego 10am
Nov 6 Literacy Tutor Orientation = Carlsbad Library 12N
Nov 7 Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/San Diego 9:45am
Nov 8 Literacy Tutor Orientation = READ/San Diego 10am
Nov 8 Literacy Tutor Workshop = Newport Beach Library 5:30pm
Nov 8 Literacy Tutor Training = Burbank Library 6pm
Nov 10 Literacy Tutor Training = San Diego Co Library 10am
Nov 10 Literacy Tutor Orientation = South Bay Literacy, Torrance Library 10am
Nov 13 Literacy Tutor Orientation = READ/San Diego 10am
Nov 15 Literacy Tutor Orientation = READ/San Diego 10am
Nov 15 Literacy Tutor Orientation = Carlsbad Library 6pm
Nov 17 Literacy Tutor Training = Los Angeles Public Library 10am

Nov 15 Trivia Challenge Fundraiser – Ventura County Library 6pm

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CA & National Literacy / Library Event Calendar: November 2012

California Literacy & Library Events:
November 2012

for more Literacy and Library Events

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Southern California & California November 2012 Calendar
National Picture Book Month

Nov. 1 National Family Literacy Day
Nov. 2+ California Library Association Conference, San Jose
Nov. 2+ Literacy Poster Sessions @ California Library Association
Nov. 3 Literacy Interest Group @ CLA
Nov. 3 Intl Gaming Day @ Your Library
Nov. 3 Comic Con - Long Beach
Nov. 3 Fall Gala: Children’s Literature Council of Southern California
Nov. 3 San Luis Obispo Poetry Festival
Nov. 10 Autism Sensory Friendly Film WRECK-IT RALPH 10am AMC Theaters
Nov. 10 Learning Disabilities Adult Support Group, Providence Tarzana Medical
Nov. 13 Fall Literacy Conference - South Bay Literacy Council
Nov. 15 PETER PAN - San Diego Council on Literacy
Nov. 16+ CA School Library Assoc Conference, San Jose
Nov. 28+ Literacy Research Assoc Conference, San Diego
Nov. 28+ Zero to Three Institute, Los Angeles

National Literacy & Library Events: November 2012
National Picture Book Month

Nov. 1 National Family Literacy Day
Nov. 1 National Author’s Day
Nov. 1+ Read Write Act Conference – Cyberspace
Nov. 3  Intl Gaming Day @ Your Library
Nov. 3+ Library 2.012 Virtual Conference - Cyberspace
Nov. 10 Autism Sensory Friendly Film WRECK-IT RALPH 10am AMC Theaters
Nov. 14+ National Black Storytelling Festival, Baltimore
Nov. 17 Tellabration - Nationwide
Nov. 28+ Zero to Three Institute, Los Angeles

San Diego Public Library

READ/San Diego
- has a new URL

Adult and Family Literacy Services

Why Literacy Matters !
More than 150 people are on a waiting list for this free literacy program! Become a Volunteer Literacy Tutor. Your volunteerism can help change lives! See real life stories:

Maria Gonzalez
Following her participation in the Library's READ/San Diego program, Maria Gonzalez passed her GED, found a job and became active in her children's education. Read more about Maria Gonzalez (PDF).

Bob Perez
At eighty-eight-years old, Bob Perez proves you can gain literacy skills at any age. Read more about Bob Perez (PDF).

See real life stories about how Families' lives have been changed:

Maria Federico brings her youngest children to the Library twice a month to attend the Families for Literacy programs - an activity that is making a big difference for her son, Oscar Acevedo. Read more about Maria's story (PDF).

Erika Sayas
"Thanks to this wonderful program, my kids have become early readers, all of them!" Read more about Erika's story (PDF).

National Family Literacy Day: Nov 1

National Family Literacy Day
November 1
National Center for Family Literacy

Cultivating Readers is a parent guide to building reading skills in children ages birth to eight. The guide gives tangible tips for parents to implement and also includes a calendar of monthly language activities to stimulate learning throughout the year.
Available: November 12.
Can download or be ordered free of charge for a limited time (in English and Spanish).

Wonderopolis:
Create. Laugh. Imagine. Explore. Learn. Smile. A place where wonder and learning are nurtured through the power of discovery, creativity and imagination. Learning is happening everywhere, all the time! Learn something new, try out an idea, create a masterpiece, imagine possibilities. It’s easy. It’s fun.