SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar: November 2015

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar

November 2015

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Calendar

Nov 5:  SCLLN Literacy Pre-Conference @ CLA

Exploring GED vs HiSET + other Options

Successful Environments 4 Adult Learners

Nov. 2 Literacy Tutor Training READ/San Diego Library 10a

Nov. 3 Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 12N

Nov. 4 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Fontana 5p

Nov. 5 SCLLN Literacy Pre-Conference @ CLA Pasadena

Nov. 7 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Yucca Valley 9a

Nov. 7 Literacy Tutor Training LEARN San Diego Co Library 10a

Nov. 7 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Grand Terrace 10a

Nov. 7 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Adelanto 11a

Nov. 8 Community Feud Literacy FUNraiser Monrovia Library 1p

Nov. 11 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Barstow 11a

Nov. 12 Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 6p

Nov. 13 Literacy Tutor Orientation Upland Library 3p

Nov. 14 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Chino Hills 9:30a

Nov. 14 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Lake Arrowhead 10a

Nov. 14 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Chino 10a

Nov. 14 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Rialto 10:30a

Nov. 14 Literacy Tutor Training Upland Library 9a

Nov. 14 Literacy Tutor Orientation Placentia Library 1p

Nov. 16 Literacy Volunteer Orientation Corona Library 7p

Nov. 17 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Hesperia Library 3p

Nov. 18 Literacy Learner Orientation READ/San Diego Library 5:45p
Nov. 18 Literacy Trivia FUNraiser Ventura Co Library 6p

Nov. 19 Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Crestline Library 12N

Nov. 22 Literacy Volunteer Orientation Upland Library 9a

LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction

Local Tutor Workshops :: Always Scrolling in the Right Frame.

Statewide Workshops @ California Library Literacy Services

Redlands Library :: Technology Enhances Redlands Adult Literacy Program

Technology enhances Redlands Adult Literacy Program

Redlands Daily Facts: 10.17.2015 by Dottie Pokolak, adult literacy coordinator A.K. Smiley Public Library

Technology has become an essential part of our daily lives. We rely on computers, tablets and smart phones to communicate with family and friends, keep up on the latest news, apply for jobs and even do our banking.

The ability to use the various electronic devices that are available to us is integral to every area of our lives. Perhaps we have even grown to take for granted the ability to send an email or do our shopping online.

However, for some in our community, technology and access to the Internet are just as much of an obstacle in life as learning to read and write.

The Redlands Adult Literacy Program is committed to helping those in the community who desire to improve their reading and writing in English. In tandem with that, the program seeks to bridge the technology divide by including computer literacy as a key component of the program.

By offering technology services to those with limited computer access, the program can help participants begin to realize the benefit that learning these skills provides.

This technology initiative is supported with the enthusiasm of a group of volunteers called tech coaches. These tutors are trained to assist learners in accessing the various technology resources the program provides. They meet with learners to provide support as they use their new technology skills.  READ MORE !

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San Diego Co Library :: County Volunteer Coordinator Motivates Volunteers, Residents to LEARN

County Volunteer Coordinator Motivates Volunteers, Residents to LEARN

Live Well San Diego: 10.01.2015

Over 440,000 adults (20%) in San Diego County cannot read at the third-grade level, lacking the literacy skills needed to sign a form, fill out a bank deposit slip, or enjoy a novel. Many have learning disabilities; others received insufficient individual instruction in school or at home; and still others are immigrants seeking to learn English as a second language.  To help adults improve their literacy skills and empower them to achieve their goals, the County created the LEARN Adult Literacy program in 2005. Volunteer Coordinator Kevin Vigil has been inspired by the program’s success since the beginning.

“I moved here from Denver just as the program was getting started,” said Vigil.  “I was a school teacher and needed to update my credential to work here in California, so this job was only meant to be temporary, but I ended up loving what I was doing!  I get to see the impact this program has on people’s lives and coming to work is something I look forward to every day.”

LEARN (Libraries Empower All to Read Now) is a volunteer-based tutoring program that helps adults improve their literacy skills through one-on-one and small group tutoring and computer-aided instruction.  Services are free and confidential.  There are literacy centers at the El Cajon and Vista branch libraries, but services are available at all San Diego County Library branches.

“We have such an international county,” said Vigil.  “About 60% of our learners are non-native speakers – from Spanish and Arabic to Korean and Chinese.  We have 33 branch libraries and all of their demographics are different.”  READ MORE !

Huntington Beach Library :: Tutoring Tips - Writing Skills

October 23 FUN - Raiser

Tutoring Tip: Writing Skills

OPEN DOORS NEWSLETTER: October 2015

Huntington Beach Public Library Literacy Volunteers

If you and your learner are working on writing skills, you might like Purdue University, a great resource for people at all levels, including ESL modules. The Purdue University Writing Lab and Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) assist clients free of charge in their development as writers-no matter their skill level-with online participation, community engagement and on-campus consultations. 

The Purdue OWL offers global support through online reference materials and services.

You will find a link to the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University under "Web Resources" on Literacy Services web page. OWL has writing resources and instructional material for students, members of the community and users worldwide. Check it out, and if you have any questions, ask us in the office.

Check Out SCLLNs Grammar & Writing Links

BBC Skillwise: Writing, Spelling, Grammar, Sentences

englishforeveryone.org: parts of speech, spelling, matching, vocabulary, synonyms ...

Daily Grammar: fun way to learn grammar

Grammar Gorillas: beginners and advanced

Guide to Grammar and Writing - Capital Community College Foundation

Purdue University OWL Online Writing Lab: Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling

WritingDEN's: Tips-O-Matic – Sentences, Paragraphs, Essays

GAMES - EXERCISES - LINKS

Adult Learner LINKS

Organizations - Blogs - Exercises - Pronunciation & More

Teen Read Week :: SCLLN Member Libraries

Teen Read Week :: Get Away @ your library

SCLLN Member Libraries

Burbank Library

WRITING CONTEST through November 12!

This Contest is for Teens in grades 6-12.

Write a RETOLD FAIRY TALE four to six pages long (typed, double-spaced, 12 point!). Winners announced on NOVEMBER 19 at BOOK CAFÉ FEATURING CORNELIA FUNKE !

Camarena Library

Carlsbad Library

Escape the ordinary and Get Away @ your library with the help of some amazing books, and while you are at it, win some treats!

Read for Chocolate (Dove) Write a book review and receive a big chocolate bar at the reference desk.  For Grades 6-12.

LAPL

Oct 24: Central Library

Author Discussion with special guests, free books, activities, and snacks in Teen’Scape

Oct 23: Durant Branch Library

Young Adult Fiction Bingo (with prizes)! Put your pins in the States of YA map and discover how many states of YA Fiction you’ve read. Open to teens and pre-teens ages

Oct 29: Vermont Square

Get Away with Isabel Quintero speaking about her book GABI A GIRL IN PIECES which was a Morris Award Finalist.

Riverside County Library

Teen ReaderThon @ 3:30pm (ages 13-18) 

Join other Teens for a special ReaderThon

San Diego County Library

Kickoff

Battle of the Bands Oct 17 5pm

Lemon Grove Library

Cheer on some talented teen musical groups and soloists as they compete for prizes, and vote for your favorite. Refreshments will be served.

Oct 19: Share Your Book (All Day) Spring Valley

Oct 20: Spa Night 5p El Cajon

Oct 22: Drawing Class 3p Solana Beach

Oct 23: After-Hours Lock-In 6:30p Vista

Huntington Beach Library :: Wine & Words October 23 :: Literacy Fun-raiser

Wine & Words

October 23, 2015

Literacy Volunteers – Huntington Beach Public Library

Annual Wine Tasting in Support of the Literacy Program

Waterfront Beach Resort

7-10 pm

Registration is $55 per person

Special Guest Speakers!

Chris Epting, local historian, popular author of over twenty books, and Pipeline columnist for the HB Independant. Chris will be giving away a few signed copies of his books.

Hear from adult learners about how Literacy Services has positively impacted their lives.

Light hors d'oeuvres

Silent Auction & Opportunity Drawing

Prizes include gift certificates to local restaurants, events and more.