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

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

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

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

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

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

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.