Orange County Library - READ OC -- New Tutor Training

READ OC – New Tutor Training - Virtual

April 18 – READ OC Orientation OnLine

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

April 25 and 28 – Training 1 and 2 OnLine

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Interested in becoming a tutor?

An estimated 400,000 adults in Orange County do not read or write well enough to meet their needs as workers, family members, and members of the community. OC Read relies on volunteers like you to support these adult learners. 

Tutor Eligibility

Literacy tutors come from all walks of life. No experience is needed—OC Read will provide all the necessary training.

OC Read tutors are :

• 18 years of age or older
• Willing to try new things and think outside the box 
• Able to commit a minimum of two hours a week to tutoring time, plus lesson prep time, on a regular basis 
• Must check email regularly and have, or be willing to learn, basic computer skills
• Have completed our New Tutor Orientation and Training 

To inquire about becoming a tutor, click the button below to complete an interest form. If you have additional questions, contact OC Read at (714) 566-3070, or readoc@occr.ocgov.com.  READ MORE ➤➤

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 20

Reading Level: very difficult to read.

Reader's Age: College graduate

 

Orange County Library ▬ READ OC ▬ September Employee Of The Month

Employee Of The Month ▬ September

OCLP News: 9.25.2020

Stella is all about the public she serves. She has been especially helpful to her ESL patrons and has more than a few thriving Conversation groups. She herself, provides all the adult programming at her branch including multiple bookclubs and a monthly Writer's retreat. Stella was also instrumental in bringing Genealogy programming to OCPL and offered many of the programs herself.

Stella's creativity and sense of innovation, is best described in her efforts to keep the ESL classes going strong at her branch. Stella recognized the growing need for ESL in Lake Forest, as well as the need to keep the momentum going with the existing students. As soon as virtual book groups became available, she had her ESL classes Zooming away!

When bookclubs had to stop meeting due to COVID, Stella maintained communication with those members for whom the bookclub was the highlight of their month. One member who was so sad to move out of state, has now rejoined the group via Zoom. Simply put, Stella is an empathic, committed professional who is passionate about librarianship.  READ MORE ➤➤

Tutor Training

Thank you for your interest in OC READ!  An estimated 400,000 adults in Orange County do not read or write well enough to meet their needs as workers, family members, and members of the community. We rely on volunteers like you to support these adult learners.

This link will take you to our tutor training registration

There is also an option to be informed of future trainings if you cannot attend the scheduled workshops.

Automatic Readability Checker

Readability Consensus

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 10

Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 14-15 yrs. old

(Ninth to Tenth graders)

Orange Co Library ▬ READ OC ▬ OC Public Libraries Launches Back-to-School Events To Support Distance Learning

OC Public Libraries Launches Back-to-School Events To Support Distance Learning

OC Breeze: 9.19.2020

With school looking different this year, OC Public Libraries’ literacy program, OC READ / Families for Literacy (OC READ), will be launching a series of Back-to-School events to support distance learning.

“The County understands the need for literacy and family engagement are important in building a foundation for learning,” said Chairwoman Michelle Steel, Second District Supervisor. “The goal of the Back-to-School events is to help support the community and encourage a culture of reading and learning for the entire family.”

OC READ offers literacy assistance to adults and their families, and the Back-to-School events are aimed to promote literacy and help create “home libraries” to support student learning.

“Distance learning has been challenging for many parents and students,” said Vice Chairman Andrew Do, First District Supervisor. “Now more than ever, it is important that we provide essential support services to our communities through our local county libraries.”

The Back-to-School events will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the parking lot at the following library locations and dates:

Westminster Library: Tuesday, September 22

La Palma Library: Wednesday, September 23

Stanton Library: Thursday, September 24

Garden Grove Main Library: Tuesday, September 29

Garden Grove Chapman Library: Wednesday, September 30

La Habra Library: Thursday, October 1

“These Back-to-School events are part of the creative community outreach efforts OC Public Libraries is initiating to ensure they stay connected with their users,” said Supervisor Donald Wagner, Third District.

The Back-to-School events will include free books and crafts provided by OC Public Libraries staff to families while they remain safely in their vehicles.  READ MORE ➤➤

 

Automatic Readability Checker

Readability Consensus

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 13

Reading Level: difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 18-19 yrs. old

(college level entry)

Orange County Library ◯ Being the Change ◯ Book to Action at READ OC

Being the Change

Book to Action at READ OC

Cal Book: 6.16.2020 by Julianna

Orange County Public Libraries / OC Read has designed a virtual Book to Action series around Being the Change: Live Well and Spark a Climate Revolution by Peter Kalmus. =Check out their upcoming programs listed below.  Thank you to Liz Romero and her team! Follow their #BookToAction journey on Instagram and Facebook for updates.

Composting with OC Waste & Recycling
Wednesday, July​ 1st @ 7pm

Join Steven Halligan from OC Waste & Recycling on July 1st at 7pm via Zoom and learn all about organics and composting! Send questions or RSVP for this program by emailing READOC@occr.ocgov.com. 

Being the Change Book Discussion
Wednesday, July 8th @ 7pm

Join OC Public Libraries and connect with others as we discuss Being the Change: Live Well and Spark a Climate Revolution by Peter Kalmus on July 8th at 7 pm, via Zoom. Read the book online at: Peter Kalmus. RSVP for this program by emailing READOC@occr.ocgov.com. 

A Conversation with Peter Kalmus
Thursday, July 16th @ 4pm

Join OC Public Libraries for a conversation with Peter Kalmus, author of Being the Change: Live Well and Spark a Climate Revolution on July 16th at 4 pm, via Zoom. Peter Kalmus is a climate scientist, writer and climate activist based in Altadena, California. Send questions or RSVP for this program by emailing READOC@occr.ocgov.com. 

About Book to Action

Book to Action is a framework that takes the basic book club concept and expands it to create a dynamic series of events for adults and intergenerational groups. Librarians work closely with a community partner to develop a series of programs. Community members read and discuss an engaging book on a current topic, attend author or speaker events, and put their new-found knowledge into action by participating in a community service project or civic engagement activity related to the book.  READ MORE ➤➤

Automatic Readability Checker

Readability Consensus

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 12

Reading Level: difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 17-18 yrs. old

(Twelfth graders))

Orange Co Library :: READ OC :: OC Public Libraries hosts its first Career Online High School graduation ceremony

OC Public Libraries hosts its first

Career Online High School graduation ceremony

Orange County Breeze: 6.19.2018

On Thursday, June 13th, 2018 four Orange County residents earned their high school diploma through the Career Online High School (COHS) program. The COHS offers adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma, while gaining career skills in various employment fields. Gilbert Avila, of Orange, shared that he is a testament that it is never too late. After losing his father at the age of 15, Avila dropped out of high school to help his family financially. Now at 36, he has a high school diploma and will be enrolling at the community college in the fall. He thanked the program, its supporters and donors for giving him this opportunity.

For many adults, the decision to re-enter or enter an educational program can be challenging. Adults with work and family responsibilities must learn to balance various commitments to ensure that they are successfully advancing in their coursework. The COHS program addresses these challenges by offering students the opportunity to earn a diploma using an online platform where students study at their own pace, in their own environment, and on their own schedule. Students are able to graduate in as few as 4 to 6 months.

This project was made possible in part by OC Public Libraries, Gale (a part of Cengage Learning), the San Clemente Friends of the Library, and the California State Library.

OC Public Libraries will offer qualified community members the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and credentialed career certificate through Career Online High School, part of the world’s first accredited, private online school district. Career Online High School is specifically designed to reengage adults into the education system and prepare them for entry into post-secondary career education or the workforce.

OC Public Libraries will award up to 10 scholarships for Career Online High School to qualified learners looking to earn a high school diploma and advance their careers.

To be considered for the program, applicants must:

Be an adult aged 19 or over

Be a resident of Orange County

Have a library account in good standing.

For other SCLLN libraries offering the Career Online HS program,

check the member list on the SCLLN Blog

Beaumont Library District

Carlsbad City Library

Chula Vista Public Library

Corona Public Library

Huntington Beach Public Library

Los Angeles Public Library

Newport Beach Public Library

OC Public Libraries

Oceanside Public Library

Riverside County Library System

San Diego County Library

San Diego Public Library

Santa Fe Springs City Library

Santa Monica Public Library

Ventura County Library System

Diploma Program at Other California Public Libraries

Alameda County Library

Amador County Library

Coalinga-Huron Library District

Contra Costa County Library

Colusa County Library

County of Los Angeles Public Library

El Dorado County Library

Fresno County Public Library

Hayward Public Library

Inglewood Public Library

Kern County Library

Kings County Library

Long Beach Public Library

Marin County Free Library

Mendocino County Library

Napa County Library

Nevada County Library

Oakland Public Library

Palm Springs Public Library

Porterville Public Library

Redwood City Public Library

Richmond Public Library

Sacramento Public Library

San Bernardino County Library

San Francisco Public Library

San José Public Library

San Mateo County Libraries

Sonoma County Library

Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library

Sunnyvale Public Library

Tulare County Free Library

Tulare Public Library

Woodland Public Library

Yolo County Library

Literacy Library Jobs – California :: San Mateo Co :: Shasta Co :: Sonoma Co :: READ OC :: READ San Diego

Literacy Library Jobs – California

Youth Literacy Quest Program Aide - Spanish Speaking Preferred – PT

San Mateo Co Library

improve students' literacy skills to help them become part of a literate, confident, and creative community of life-long learners. We offer literacy enrichment, homework help, and mentoring in a safe after school environment

DEADLINE:  OPEN

Library Associate 3 - Literacy Coordinator - PT

Shasta Library

Library Systems & Services

responsible for all aspects of the Adult Literacy Program

DEADLINE:  OPEN

Literacy Tutor/Learner Coordinator - FT

READ San Diego

Facilitate the daily operations of one or more homework centers in the San Diego Public Library system by providing homework help to students and their families +

DEADLINE:  FEB 5

Literacy Program (OC READ) – FT

Orange County Library

DEADLINE: Feb 6

Literacy Specialist – PT

Sonoma Co Library

provides support for the Adult Literacy Services programs, and performs related duties as required

DEADLINE: Feb 14

BayNet Library and Information Network

CalOpps

Library Jobs in California

UCLA Department of Information Studies

Literacy Library Jobs – California :: READ OC :: READ San Diego :: Shasta :: Sonoma

Library Associate 3 - Literacy Coordinator - PT

Shasta Library

Library Systems & Services

responsible for all aspects of the Adult Literacy Program

DEADLINE:  OPEN

Literacy Tutor/Learner Coordinator - FT

READ San Diego

Facilitate the daily operations of one or more homework centers in the San Diego Public Library system by providing homework help to students and their families +

DEADLINE:  FEB 5

Literacy Program (OC READ) – FT

Orange County Library

DEADLINE: Feb 6

Literacy Specialist – PT

Sonoma Co Library

provides support for the Adult Literacy Services programs, and performs related duties as required

DEADLINE: Feb 14

BayNet Library and Information Network

CalOpps

Library Jobs in California

UCLA Department of Information Studies

Literacy Library Jobs – California :: READ OC :: READ SD :: Sonoma Co :: Oceanside

Literacy Library Jobs – California

Literacy Tutor/Learner Coordinator - FT

READ San Diego

Facilitate the daily operations of one or more homework centers in the San Diego Public Library system by providing homework help to students and their families +

DEADLINE:  FEB 5

Literacy Program (OC READ) – FT

Orange County Library

DEADLINE: Feb 6

Literacy Specialist – PT

Sonoma Co Library

provides support for the Adult Literacy Services programs, and performs related duties as required.

DEADLINE: Feb 14

Request for Proposals - Adult Literacy Services

Oceanside Public Library

Request for Proposals (RFP), seeking a qualified consultant to review all aspects of the Library’s provision of literacy services for English-speaking adults, or Adult Literacy services.

The consultant will be expected to address the following areas and make recommendations:

> Community adult literacy needs and outcomes analysis

> Progress and status tracking for adult learners

> Resource management to meet objectives and service level needs

> Tools and materials

> Marketing and collaboration

DEADLINE:  January 25, 2018

BayNet Library and Information Network

CalOpps

Library Jobs in California

UCLA Department of Information Studies

Orange Co Library :: READ OC :: Lunch N' Learn Workshops

Lunch N' Learn Workshop Series

October 26, 2017

12:00-1:00

Guest Speaker: Help Me Grow

Topic: Help Your Child Succeed in School

Garden Grove Main Library - 11200 Stanford Ave - Garden Grove

Join us the 4th Thursday of every month to share ideas with your fellow tutors and learners.

Lunch N’ Learn workshops are open to all OC READ tutors, learners, and members of the public.

Join OC READ and a monthly guest speaker to learn about resources for common literacy goals, and to network with your fellow tutors/learners. Bring your lunch!”

Orange Co Library :: READ OC :: Dear Paige Turner, Planning Ahead

Dear Paige Turner, Planning Ahead

My learner and I will be taking some time off from tutoring due to our families’ summer plans.

How can I encourage him to keep reading and learning while we are on a break for a few weeks?

READ WRITES: Spring 2017

Dear Planning Ahead,

It’s not too early for you and your learner to create a summer learning calendar to confirm any plans for time off from your tutoring sessions due to summer activities or vacation plans.  You can add special learning opportunities and events to your calendar that you and your learner may want to explore, such as the special Summer Reading activities and events at your library, fun travel activities to use while traveling, and other special events in your community.  (Blank calendar templates can easily be found online to create your own summer learning calendars.)

Don’t forget to check out the special (and always popular) summer programs at your library!  Special events and activities make for an extra special summer that can take you around the world, or travel through time, or to make believe places...all without ever leaving home.

You and your learner can also create your own summer reading challenges, such as trying an online reading adventure with e-books and other fun online resources available through OC Public Libraries website.

If you and/or your learner will be taking a vacation, consider some fun ways to keep reading and writing until you get back together. You can send each other short greetings on post cards or through emails, or keep a summer journal to remember and share new reading or writing challenges.

There are also maps to explore, brochures to read, and photos to share, all of which are great sources for reading and writing when you both reconnect at your tutoring sessions in the library, or enjoy at home with family and friends as you share your summer adventures.

Remember, the LEA is an all season learning tool!  READ MORE @