Save California Library Literacy: Feb 7 @ 9am

SAVE
CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY FUNDING

Assembly Budget Hearing: Feb 7 @ 9:00am (Listen Live)

Fax and Call This Morning

Federal Funding is also in Jeopardy

Assembly Budget Subcom – Rm 444, State Capitol

Your FAXES and telephone calls make a HUGE difference ! ! !

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The Honorable Susan Bonilla, Chair
State Capitol, Room 2188 - Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2011
Fax: (916) 319-2111

The Honorable Bill Berryhill, Member
State Capitol, Room 3141 - Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2026
Fax: (916) 319-2126

The Honorable Julia Brownley , Member
State Capitol, Room 2163 - Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2041
Fax: (916) 319-2141

The Honorable Brian Nestande, Member
State Capitol, Room 4139 - Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2064
Fax: (916) 319-2164

The Honorable Sandre Swanson, Member
State Capitol, Room 6012 - Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2016
Fax: (916) 319-2116

Find your Assembly Member or State Senator

excerpts from the Senate Hearings ( Feb 1):

~ Stacey Aldrich, State Librarian, outlined the 3 programs to be eliminated.

~ Steve Boilard (Legislative Analyst Rep) . . . puzzling why Budget proposes the complete elimination . . . PLF has been around for 30 years . . . venerable program has suffered large cuts already . . . difference between fair share and elimination.

~ S. Bob Huff, Budget SubComm: which programs funds Talking Books for Blind ?
~ S Aldrich: dollars part of Federal Funding State receives . . . fully funded . . . but wouldn’t be able to support it without Federal funds.

~ Mike Dillon, CLA Lobbyist, explained fall-out that would occur . . . libraries are busier than ever . . . lead to ‘haves and the have-nots.’

~ Laura Seaholm, Project Second Chance, and Faye Combs, Learner Berkeley READS, spoke on behalf of literacy funding.

Senators riveted during Ms Combs testimony: of how she had “fallen through the cracks” of the school system, with no one then recognizing her inability to read. She noted that when her “grandchildren came along, I realized that I needed some help,” and she added that the literacy program has “opened so many doors for me.”

~ Deborah Doyle (CLA Legislative Comm Chair): devastating blow

~ Cindy Singer (SIEU721 LA County): “Often, there is standing room only, or people sitting on the floor. The library is also a safe zone for teens, who can’t be bullied by gangs there.”

Senator Bob Huff: “This is an area that is difficult to cut, particularly when compared to the cuts they have taken already.”

Chairwoman, Senator Carol Liu added, “I agree. A complete elimination is very difficult.”

Save California Library Literacy Funding UPDATE

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CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY FUNDING

Senate Budget Subcommittee #1 met yesterday.
UPDATE from: Laura Seaholm
Program Manager, Project Second Chance

In attendance were Senators Liu, Huff and Wright. A total of 8 library representatives spoke yesterday (including Stacey Aldrich, Margaret Todd, Deborah Doyle, Faye Combs, and myself). Everyone did a great job advocating for CLSA, Literacy and PLF. In particular, I want to commend Faye Combs, an adult learner from the Berkeley Reads program. Faye was WONDERFUL!! The Senators were riveted as she talked about her struggles with reading, how she found help from the library, and how she and her family have been transformed as a result of learning to read.

The Senators appeared to be attentive and supportive during the other presentations as well, and they took notes from time to time. They did not ask any questions, but I believe that is in large part due to the GREAT job our lobbyists (the Dillons) have done in educating them and laying out a compelling message during earlier pre-meetings.

The next step is Budget Subcommittee meeting #2 on Monday, February 7th (listen live) at 9:00 a.m. Many of the people who spoke yesterday will be back! And this time we'll have a little practice under our belts! :)

Your letters and telephone calls have and continue to make a HUGE difference!!! Our presentations carry much more weight if our representatives are being bombarded by our show of support! In case you don't have the names and numbers of those we will be presenting to on Monday, see below.

Thank you again, and GO LITERACY!!!

Hearings Schedule: Write - Call - Fax - email
Federal Funding is also in Jeopardy
Feb 7 – 9:00am: Assembly Budget Subcom – Rm 444, State Capitol

Assembly Budget Subcommittee Number 2 on Education Finance
The Honorable Susan Bonilla, Chair
State Capitol, Room 2188 - Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2011
Fax: (916) 319-2111

The Honorable Bill Berryhill, Member
State Capitol, Room 3141 - Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2026
Fax: (916) 319-2126

The Honorable Julia Brownley , Member
State Capitol, Room 2163 - Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2041
Fax: (916) 319-2141

The Honorable Brian Nestande, Member
State Capitol, Room 4139 - Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2064
Fax: (916) 319-2164

The Honorable Sandre Swanson, Member
State Capitol, Room 6012 - Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2016
Fax: (916) 319-2116

Find your Assembly Member or State Senator

Governor Jerry Brown
c/o State Capitol, Suite 1173
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 445-2841

CA & National Literacy Calendar: February 2011

California Literacy Calendar: February 2011

SCLLN Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- local, California and National -

visit

Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

Info about local Tutor Training Workshops is always Scrolling in the Right Frame.


Local and California Literacy Events: February 2011
African American Read-In: Feb 1 - 28
Feb 1 @ 1:30pm: Save California Library Literacy Funding Hearings
Senate Budget Subcom – Rm 3191, State Capitol WRITE CALL FAX
Feb 4: SAVE LIBRARY & LITERACY FUNDING – Day In The District
Feb 4: Spanish Literacy Orientation – Centro Latino Literacy @ 10am
Feb 4: Evening with the Stars Literacy Recognition – READ/San Diego
Feb 5: ScrabbleThon – Escondido Library
Feb 7 @ 9:00am: Save California Library Literacy Funding Hearings
Assembly Budget Subcom – Rm 444, State Capitol WRITE CALL FAX
Feb 10: Fun Facts Early Literacy – SDPL Mission Valley Branch @ 9am
Feb 11+: Dyslexia Conf – IEB – Riverside
Feb 11+: CATE Conf – Sacramento
Feb 12: Sensory Friendly Film GNOMEO & JULIET @ AMC Theaters
Feb 15: Literacy Tutor Workshop – Kern Adult Literacy Co @ 5:30pm
Feb 18+: CARS+ Convention – Sacramento
Feb 24: Spelling Bee Fundraiser – SD Council Literacy @ 5:30pm
Feb 25+: Southern California Kindergarten Conf – Pasadena

National Literacy Events: February 2011
African American Read-In: Feb 1 - 28
Feb 5+: Natl Reading Recovery Literacy Conf – Columbus
Feb 11: Literacy Institute – Houston
Feb 12: Sensory Friendly Film GNOMEO & JULIET @ AMC Theaters
Feb 16+: NABE Conf – New Orleans
Feb 22+: NAREN Conf – Panama City
Feb 23+: Learning Disability Conf – Jacksonville
Feb 24+: US Conf on Adult Literacy - MilwaukeeLegacy: Treasures of Black History - Edited by Thomas C. Battle and Donna M. Wells - National Geographic, 2006

Monrovia Library - Library's Literacy Program Seeking Help

Library's Literacy Program Seeking Help
The library's new literacy coordinator is looking for tutors.
Monrovia Patch: January 8, 2011 by Alison Roeske

In a world where the ability to read or write can have a huge impact on an individual’s success, a literacy tutor can be "like a travel agent for the learner," said Kathy Knudsen, the new Literacy Coordinator for the Monrovia Public Library.

The library’s literacy program provides support for those who need to improve their literacy skills. Learners get one-on-one sessions with volunteer tutors from throughout the community and have access to a variety of learning materials.

Both Knudsen and Melanie Goodyear, who also coordinates volunteer opportunities at the library, say that more literacy tutors are urgently needed in 2011. There are about 75 volunteer tutors in the program, but there is also a list of 15 to 20 learners who are still waiting for tutors.

Tutoring requires a six-month commitment of about two hours per week, including preparation time.

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Anyone interested in learning more about the literacy program should contact Kathy Knudsen, Literacy Coordinator or call 626-256-8272. READ MORE !

Orange Co Library - Tutor Profile: Frizti Goldberg

Tutor Profile: Frizti Goldberg
READ/OC Newsletter: Jan 2011

After watching the 1989 film, Stanley and Iris, starring Robert DeNiro and Jane Fonda, about a volunteer literacy tutor helping a man learn to read better and change his life, Fritzi Goldberg decided that helping another adult to read better was something she had to do.

Even though work and personal commitments dominated Fritzi’s time, she did not let go of her desire to help another adult change their life by learning to read and write better. Years later in 2005, she joined the READ/OC team as a volunteer tutor. Soon after, she enhanced her skills and completed training for the Wilson Reading System® to use in her tutoring sessions with her learner. Her commitment to literacy and READ/OC continued to increase and Fritzi enrolled in the assessor training and then trainers’ training. She has been a member of READ/OC’s training team since 2008, and is now the lead trainer for READ/OC.

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If you are inspired by Fritzi’s story, and want to help another adult change their life while changing your own, call READ/OC at 714-566-3070. And remember to share your READ/OC story with a friend who might want to do the same! READ MORE !

Save California Library & Literacy Funding

SAVE PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNDING !
Letters, Phone Calls, Faxes, Emails

California Spends 1/20 of 1%
of the General Fund on Libraries




If the General Fund = $ 1.00



1% is 1 Penny



1/20 of a Penny !

California State Budget
2000: $76.7 Million in support of our California Libraries
2010: $30.4 Million in support of our California Libraries
2011: ZERO Dollars in support of our California Libraries !

Hearings Schedule: Write - Call - Fax - email
Federal Funding is also in Jeopardy
Feb 1 – 1:30pm: Senate Budget Subcom – Rm 3191, State Capitol
Feb 7 – 9:00am: Assembly Budget Subcom – Rm 444, State Capitol

Senate Budget Subcommittee Number 1 on Education Finance

The Honorable Carol Liu, Chair
State Capitol, Room 5061 - Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4021
Fax: (916) 324-7543

The Honorable Bob Huff, Member
State Capitol, Room 5097 - Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4029
Fax: (916) 324-0922

The Honorable Roderick Wright, Member
State Capitol, Room 5064 - Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4025
Fax: (916) 445-3712

Assembly Budget Subcommittee Number 2 on Education Finance

The Honorable Susan Bonilla, Chair
State Capitol, Room 2188 - Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2011
Fax: (916) 319-2111

The Honorable Bill Berryhill, Member
State Capitol, Room 3141 - Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2026
Fax: (916) 319-2126

The Honorable Julia Brownley , Member
State Capitol, Room 2163 - Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2041
Fax: (916) 319-2141

The Honorable Brian Nestande, Member
State Capitol, Room 4139 - Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2064
Fax: (916) 319-2164

The Honorable Sandre Swanson, Member
State Capitol, Room 6012 - Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2016
Fax: (916) 319-2116

Find your Assembly Member or State Senator

Governor Jerry Brown
c/o State Capitol, Suite 1173
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 445-2841

Save California Public Library and Literacy Funding
Libraries, Adult Learners and Volunteer Tutors Thank You for Your Help !

Save California Public Library & Literacy Funding

SAVE PUBLIC LIBRARY LITERACY FUNDING !
Letters, Phone Calls, Faxes, Emails

California Library Literacy Services: 2009-2010
$4.558 million budget provided services to low-literacy adults and their families. Return on Investment: Every $1 of state funds leverages $4 in additional funds

Adult Literacy and Families for Literacy105 Public Libraries provided services for:
42,497 Adults
46,983 Children
30,043 Children’s books were distributed
12,098 Volunteers provided 826,002 hours of free tutoring
= $19.34M Using EDD's average California hourly wage figure for 2010 of $23.42

Mobile Library Literacy Services
@ low-income housing developments, migrant camps, daycare centers and health clinics.
14,579 parents and caregivers
32,776 at-risk children (ages 0 - 5)

English Language & Literacy Intensive (ELLI)
9,037 school children struggling to learn English were served
5,137 of their English language learning parents

Most of the local/private funds would not be made available without the state's money to leverage.

Job Outcomes for Adult Learners
59% were able to complete a job application
45% wrote a resume
42% interviewed for a job
28% actually secured a job or were promoted at work

Voting Outcomes for Adult Learners49% were able to vote for the first time
43% became volunteers in their community

Library-based literacy programs are their only hope.

Here's what one adult learner had to say . . . . . .
"I could read a little bit, but not that good, and I've been to almost every prison in California....I lived on the other side and now I'm here and it is nice. It's a big difference. After I get my GED, I plan to go to community college. I want to study accounting. My dream is to come back and help someone else like they helped me."