Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Literacy In Libraries Around California +VALUE USA

VALUE: Adult Learner Involvement Survey

Voice of Adult Learners United to Educate
VALUE is updating its research on adult learner involvement throughout the U.S.
If you would like to share information about adult learner involvement in your state or in your local program, please complete the
10-question survey. Some sample questions.

~ state conferences that include students as participants or planners
~ if you have a student group, how is it structured
~ what areas of leadership have students made achievements
~ is there funding for involvement outside the classroom
~ what positions do students hold in programs

The results of this research will be posted in the "In the States" section of the VALUE web site.

Friday, May 16, 2008

SCLLN: Early Learning with Families - ELF


General Meeting - May 15, 2008


A special presentation on Early Learning with Families-ELF by Barbara Neder, READ/OC

The California State Library (CSL) launched the Early Learning with Families (ELF) initiative in the summer of 2006. Its purpose is to help further strengthen public libraries in their important role as community centers helping families, caregivers and childcare providers acquire the resources and skills necessary to support the healthy development of very young children.


ELF is a resource for libraries as well as parents and caregivers. Has a focus on 6 pre-reading skills: Narrative Skills, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Letter Knowledge and Phonological Awareness.

Other resources and agencies highlighted during the session:


Literacy, Food, & Fitness (LFF)
Pat Jarvis, Families for Literacy Coordinator, developed a user-friendly, complete curriculum on healthy choices called Literacy, Food, and Fitness (LFF). The material is designed to be used during an FFL, MLLS, or library story time and includes an overview of the principles covered, story time tips, suggestions for books, finger plays and songs, parent handouts in English and Spanish, and more.


Children and Families Commission of Orange County

Kid Builder activities are an easy way to help your child grow in six areas: mind, words, body, relationships, safety and health.
The Kid Builder activities and information presented on this site are available as free downloadable material (Adobe pdf.) In: English, Spanish and Vietnamese.


First 5 California
is dedicated to improving the lives of California’s young children and their families through a comprehensive system of education, health services, childcare, and other crucial programs.
Annual Conference: May 22-23 in Anaheim CA

Pierce County Library System: Early Learning Resources

dedicated to helping parents and caregivers by providing excellent resources: These include Storytimes for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers, packets of books for babies and theme packets for preschoolers, lists of excellent books, Stars accredited trainings, book bag deliveries, entertaining and educational programs at the library branches, and skilled Children’s Librarians that can lead you to fun and helpful resources:

Literacy Adventures - ideas and books about 15 topics, including: Airports, Bath Time, Bus Rides and Dining Out.

Podcasts about each of the Six Pre-Reading Skills

Zero to Three

A national nonprofit multidisciplinary organization that supports the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers and their families.

Libraries in Southern California with ELF programs:
Alhambra, Beaumont, Los Angeles County, Downey, Glendora, LAPL, Mission Viejo, Monterey Park, Oceanside, Ontario, Orange County, Oxnard, Palm Springs, Palos Verdes, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga and Riverside County.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

San Diego Public Library :: READ/San Diego - 18th Annual Tutor Conference

18th Annual Tutor Conference
June 14, 2008
Joan B Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
University of San Diego

READ/San Diego has an impressive line up of presenters including acclaimed neuroscientist and clinical psychologist Paula Tallal who will deliver the keynote luncheon address on Enhancing the Perceptual and Cognitive Building Blocks for Reading. Ms. Tallal is founder and co-director of the Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience, Rutgers Univ. and a founder of Scientific Learning Corporation.

This year's conference features workshop strands on writing strategies, phonics, reading comprehension, technology, math, family literacy, ESL, dyslexia and assessment. As with past years, the intention of the conference is to provide literacy and ESL tutors with the tools needed to deliver quality instruction.

CLICK HERE for workshop descriptions, strands, and Registration Form. For more information: 619 . 527 . 5475

Monday, April 28, 2008

SCLLN Tutor Training Calendar: May 2008

May 2008: Tutor Workshops & Events @ SCLLN
Southern California Library Literacy Network

May 1: 9 am
Family Literacy Training
Huntington Beach Public Library
Oak View Branch Library, 17251 Oak Lane

May 1: 6 pm
Tutor Training - READ/San Diego
College-Rolando Branch Library, 6600 Montezuma Road

May 3: 9 am
Tutor Training - San Luis Obispo City-County Library
1264 Higuera S: 102

May 6: 6:30 pm
Tutor Training - Pasadena Public Library
La Pintoresca Branch Library, 1355 N Raymond Ave

May 7: 5:30 pm
Tutor Training - San Diego County Library
El Cajon Library

May 16: 9 am
Tulare County Learner/Tutor Conference
Memorial Building, Three Rivers CA

May 17: 10 am
Advanced Phonics Workshop - Burbank Public Library
Burbank Public Library, 110 N. Glenoaks

May 17: 10 am
Tutor Training - San Diego County Library
Vista Branch

May 27: 5 pm
Tutor Training - Ventura County Library
Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Rd

May 28: 6:30 pm
Youth Literacy - Oceanside READS
Learning Center, 321 N Nevada

May 30: 11:30 am
Luncheon Fundraiser - Newport Beach Public Library
Balboa Yacht Club, 1801 Bayside
Corona del Mar CA

San Bernardino County Library: Fontana Branch Library has a lot to offer

Library has a lot to offer
What does the new Lewis Library and Technology Center offer for Fontanans?
Fontana Herald News: April 24, 2008

Step inside and you are greeted by an entrance hall, the Paul A. Biane Great Hall. Named for the San Bernardino County 1st District Supervisor and current chair of the Board of Supervisors, it runs the length of the building and soars 30 feet high with clerestory windows to let in the abundant Southern California light. Biane was instrumental in securing the county portion of funds that are used to stock the library's collection and staff it with 63 people who do the day-in, day-out work of keeping everything humming along.

Light and airy is an apt description for this patron-friendly library with computerized self-checkout, RFID tagged books and other materials, and more than 200 public-access computers that provide online access to a collection of more than 2-1/2 million volumes. San Bernardino and Riverside counties, along with municipal public libraries in Moreno Valley, Murietta and Victorville and the College of the Desert, provide mutually shared access to their collections.

The new Fontana branch library also now houses the headquarters for the county library's literacy program, with a special-purpose literacy study room and computer lab. The Verizon Foundation provided funds for eight specialized literacy computer stations. READ MORE

Sunday, April 27, 2008

California Literacy - Library Events: May 2008

California Literacy & Library Events & Conferences: May 2008- visit SCLLN for local, State and National events -

California Council on Adult Education Conference - CCAEMay 1 - Doubletree Hotel Mission Valley

Health Literacy Conference
May 1 - Hyatt Regency Irvine

Village of Tales Storytelling Festival
May 1 - Ojai CA

Kid's Magic MileMay 3 - Balboa Park

Race for Literacy - San Diego Union TribuneMay 4 - Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park

Kern County Library Storytelling Festival
May 6 11:00am - Tait Ranch

Asian Pacific American Book FestivalMay 12 11:00am - Japanese American National Museum

Gold Rush Book FairMay 17 - Grass Valley CA

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

SCLLN Professional Development Conference 2008

SCLLN Professional Development Day
June 13, 2008
@ Holiday Inn Sea World - San Diego, CA
8:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Dear Literacy Professional:
This year we have another full day of workshops that were created as a result of the membership requests. The new location is in beautiful San Diego, close to beaches, shops, restaurants and the University of San Diego. This year, you can make it a weekend excellent workshops by attending the SCLLN Professional Development and READ/San Diego’s Tutor Conference the following day at the spectacular University of San Diego. We hope you are able to find two workshops that you are excited about and will help you hone your skills as an adult literacy professional. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact SCLLN.

Space is limited to 50 people for this conference.
Please return your registration form as soon as possible (see below).

HOLIDAY INN
3737 SPORTS ARENA BLVD.
SAN DIEGO, CA 92110
800-383-5430

Registration Fee: $175.00
(includes breakfast, two workshops, and afternoon snack).

Register Now.
Payment due prior to June 13, 2008
There will be no refunds after June 1, 2008

Accommodations @
San Diego Holiday Inn Sea World: 1-800-383-5430
Rate: 129.00 (Reference SCLLN for the special rate)

Workshops

A Strategic Approach to Volunteer Management: Stephen H. Velez-Confer
This participative workshop will focus on how volunteer management is part of the strategic positioning of the nonprofit. There will be a maximum opportunity for the participants to discuss volunteer management as strategic positioning.

To Persist or Not to Persist: Kathy St. John
Many programs are looking for strategies to increase their learners’ persistence. Research shows that adult learners spend an average of 58 hours in literacy activities in a program before leaving for a period of at least three months. This average falls far short of the 100 hours needed to make a grade-level gain. If programs can increase their learners’ persistence they can increase the chances that learners will make learning gains that will make a demonstrable difference in their lives.

Wacky for Wikis: Overview & Introduction to Blogs & Wikis: William S Byrne
Just what is a Wiki ? How is it different from a Blog ? Create a blog for your own Literacy Program. Or, an SCLLN Tutor/Learner Blog or Wiki tomorrow. It’s Easy. It's up and running in minutes.

Speaking of Reading: Starting a Book Club in your Literacy Program
Rod Williams and Sandy Phillips
Why should you consider starting a book club in your literacy program? How do you go about setting one up? How expensive is it? What are the benefits to adult learners? To volunteer tutors? To the program? Several Literacy Coordinators will discuss their clubs’ respective histories, challenges, logistics, and success stories during this workshop. Plenty of helpful handouts will be provided. If you’ve even considered starting a book club in your program, this is one workshop you won’t want to miss.

Registration Form
Name:

Current Position/Title:

Institutional Affiliation:

Preferred mailing Address:

Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Fax Number:
E-mail address:

Please check which workshops you would like to attend:

9:00-12:00□ A Strategic Approach to Volunteer Management
□ Wacky for Wikis: Overview & Introduction to Blogs & Wikis

12:15-1:30 Lunch

1:30-4:30□ To Persist or Not to Persist
□ Speaking of Reading: Starting a Book Club in your Literacy Program

Fax or email this sheet by May 20, 2008 to:
Fax: 619-527-5485.

Send Payment to:
Rose Saylin, Literacy Specialist
Huntington Beach Library Literacy
7111 Talbert Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-375-5102 or 714-841-3765