PLA Innovations in Literacy Scholarships

PLA Innovations in Literacy Scholarships
Application Deadline: March 29 Online (by 11:59pm Central)

The PLA Innovations in Literacy Scholarships will recognize innovative literacy programs of all types in public libraries. Eight $1,000 travel grants will be awarded to winning applicants to be used for registration and travel to the PLA 2014 Conference in Indianapolis. Winning literacy programs should be unique and inventive and must have had measurable impact on the community the library serves. Programs in early literacy, adult literacy, digital literacy, transliteracy, information literacy, financial literacy, etc., will all be considered. Scholarships are supported by a generous donation from the Cambria Estate Winery, which has a strong tradition of supporting literacy initiatives.

Criteria
The purpose of the scholarship is to highlight innovative literacy programs in public libraries; literacy is defined broadly. Programs in early literacy, adult literacy, digital literacy, transliteracy, information literacy, financial literacy, etc., are all appropriate for consideration. Candidates must submit an online application describing the public library's achievement in creative literacy programming for the community, how it increased the use of or improved awareness of the public library, and the applicant’s role in developing or implementing the program. Programs should be unique and cutting-edge and have a measurable impact on the library's clientele. Applications will be judged on the following:
•Innovation and creativity
•Collaborative efforts of the staff and community in the planning and implementation process
•Measurements of success in the community based on usage, program attendance, or greater community awareness
•Sustainability of the program over time
•Program can be replicated by other public libraries
•Quality and appropriateness of submitted materials (supporting documents may be included)

Applicants from public libraries of any size are eligible. Eight applicants will be selected for their work on the library’s literacy program. The library’s literacy program will be identified in media/publicity pieces. No award shall be given if the applicants do not meet the award criteria.

Centro Latino for Literacy - L.A. Has Work to Do on Literacy

L.A. Has Work to Do on Literacy
LA Business Journal: February 25 – March 3, 2013, p. 75
Op-Ed written by Mari Riddle
(president and chief executive of Centro Latino for Literacy)
on Centro Latino for Literacy Website - Media

In recent national speeches, President Obama has outlined a series of principles on the need for comprehensive immigration reform. While immigration remains a key issue in a global city like Los Angeles, the current local elections and its victors will steward our vibrant city in this highly competitive, complex and interconnected world.

To remain competitive, we – as elected officials, business executives and non-profit leaders – must focus our efforts to maintain and produce an educated and skilled workforce not only in the formal economy, but also in the informal economy. By the informal economy, I’m referring to unregulated and unreported economic activity.

According to a 2005 Economic Roundtable report, “Hopeful Workers, Marginal Jobs: L.A.’s Off-the-Books Labor Force,” an estimated 16 percent of the city’s workforce is employed in the informal economy. This represents $3.6 billion in annual payroll, if we assume an annualized wage of $12,000. At the Los Angeles County level, this annual payroll amount rises to $8 billion.

For many individuals who experience lack of upward mobility in the formal economy due to lack of human capital, English proficiency and basic literacy skills, the informal economy remains a viable option for them to pursue economic opportunities. While informal workers lack basic governmental regulations and protections in the workplace, they also fail to report income during tax season.

To help integrate these informal workers into the mainstream, we first need to address the high rate of nonliteracy among many of these individuals, particularly among Spanish speaking adults. In the county, for instance, the U.S. census’ 2011 American Community Survey finds that more than 220,000 adult Spanish speakers are functionally nonliterate in either Spanish or English. By increasing literacy among these individuals, we will increase the level of human capital and economic productivity in our local economy.  READ MORE !

Whittier Areal Literacy Council: March 16

Soup & A Good Book: March 16
Whittier Area Literacy Council
12:00pm-2:30pm

This year's theme is "Reading makes Sense" and our students' paragraph writings in their own beautiful language will once again be performed by Whittier College's Theater art students and we will enjoy delicious soups from local restaurants.

Our guest speaker will be Margarita Medina who is an Alma award-winning actress and writer with numerous television and movie appearances. $6.00 for Adults & $4.00 for children (12 and under)

For tickets and additional information please contact WALC at (562) 698-6598.

First Christian Church
Newman Hall
12911 Hadley Street
Whittier

Literacy Jobs: California

Literacy Jobs: California

Literacy Tutor-Student Coordinator: FT
Redwood City Library
Application Deadline: April 1

Work with the volunteer tutor trainers and the program director recruiting students and volunteer tutors for the program as well as promoting the program in the community.

Literacy Jobs: California

Literacy Jobs: California

Deputy Director - PT
Central Coast Literacy Council
Application Deadline: Mar 18
The goal is that the deputy director will step into the executive director role in 2014.
Qualified candidates for the deputy director position should be fluent in English and Spanish. The position is part-time, Monday through Thursday, and offers paid vacation, holidays and a health care contribution.

AmeriCorps
Monterey County United for Literacy
Application Deadline: thru July 19
Enable Monterey County children to read well and independently by the end of the third grade so that they can read to learn in the fourth grade and beyond. The program targets children in Kindergarten through 4th grade in Salinas and in South Monterey County.

AmeriCorps
Notre Dame - SF
Application Deadline: thru Aug 15
Assist in classroom teaching - Assist in tutoring students in schools - Manage, organize, and teach after school enrichment programs for students - Mentor children with incarcerated parents - Facilitate conflict resolution.

AmeriCorps
AppleCorps – Santa Barbara
Application Deadline: thru Sep 30
39 members (21 full and 18 half-time) serve at 17+ public school sites in teams of 2 or more and tutor students that test below proficiency in reading at least 60 minutes a week (individually or in small groups of 2-5 students).

AmeriCorps
Unity Council-Lens – SF/Oakland/San Jose
Application Deadline: thru Aug 31
Tutor students in English Language Arts (elementary, middle or high school level) * Keep daily record of participants, and tutoring activities * Attend and participate in trainings * Attend and participate community service events.

Share a Story-Shape a Future 2013

Share a Story – Shape a Future 2013
March 4 - 8
Literacy The First 5 Years

Share a Story - Shape a Future is a blog event for literacy. Throughout the week, blogging librarians, teachers, parents, authors, illustrators and people passionate about literacy will offer ideas on ways to promote reading and books. You won't find statistics, academic analysis, or judgments that tell you why you should read. Instead, we are using the power of the Worldwide web to share ideas about ways to engage kids as readers.

Mar 4: Literacy with Infants and Babies - The First Year
Host: Maria Burel @ Once Upon a Story

Mar 5: Playing with Literacy - The Toddler Years (ages 2 to 3)
Host: Terry Doherty @ Share a Story - Shape a Future

Mar 6: Prepping for Preschool: Early Literacy (ages 3 to 4)
Host: Debbie Alvarez @ The Styling Librarian

Mar 7 : The ABCs of Reading & Writing (ages 4 to 5)
Host: Tif @ Tif Talks Books

Mar 8: Look Mom, I Can Read (age 5)
Host: Terry @ Family Bookshelf

Literacy / Library Event Calendar: March 2013

California Literacy & Library Events: March 2013

For Local, California and National

Literacy or Library Conferences and Events

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

Calendar

California Literacy Events: March 2013

March is Read Across California

Mar 1+ Unlocking the Mysteries of Learning - Riverside CA
Mar 1+ Charlotte S Huck Children's Literature Festival - University of Redlands
Mar 2  CATESOL Regional - USC
Mar 9+ Mariposa Storytelling Festival
Mar 14+ CUE Conference, Palm Springs
Mar 14 Celebrate Literacy Riverside County Office of Education 4:30p
Mar 15+ Southern California Kindergarten Conference, Pasadena
Mar 16 Literary Women - Long Beach Festival of Authors
Mar 30 CROODS 2D – Autism Sensory Friendly Films 10a
-thru April 28: Maurice Sendak 50 Years 50 Works 50 Reasons, Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

National & International Literacy Events: March 2013
Mar 1 Health Literacy Conference Portland OR
Mar 2 Read Across America Day
Mar 4 Share A Story: Literacy with Infants and Babies Cyberspace
Mar 5 Share A Story: Playing with Literacy - The Toddler Years Cyberspace
Mar 6 Share A Story: Prepping for Preschool: Early Literacy Cyberspace
Mar 6+TASP and IPA/USA Joint Conference University of Delaware
Mar 6 World Read Aloud Day
Mar 7+ Health Literacy Summit Covington, KY
Mar 7+ Lindamood-Bell Conference Disney – Anaheim CA
Mar 7 Share A Story: The ABCs of Reading & Writing Cyberspace
Mar 8 Share A Story: Look Mom, I Can Read Cyberspace
Mar 12+ Raising Awareness for Early Literacy Education @ Leipzig Book Fair
Mar 18+ Everyone Reading Conference NYU
Mar 20+ TESOL Annual Convention Dallas TX
Mar 24+ COABE New Orleans, LA
Mar 30 Autism Sensory Friendly Films: CROODS 2D 10a

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