Sunday, December 4, 2016

San Diego Public Library :: READ/San Diego :: Vote by December 9

is competing to receive $5K
Show your support
Friends of READ/San Diego Literacy
by December 9
Yelp Foundation Gives Local - San Diego, CA


The Friends of READ/San Diego Literacy Programs is a non-profit corporation, run by volunteers from your community, whose goal is to bring literacy to all. We're a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to supporting, fostering and promoting adult literacy programs throughout the County of San Diego.

Thanks for visiting the #yfgiveslocal campaign page for San Diego, CA.

The Yelp Foundation is granting $5,000 to the organization with the most votes at the end of the campaign. The second and third place winners will be granted $3,000 and $2,000 respectively. Awards will be split in the event of a tie.
Each nominated non-profit supports the Yelp Foundation’s mission of addressing the needs of local communities, including access to information, education, local economic development, and freedom of expression.
Your votes will decide which organization wins. Cast your vote daily now through December 9th. Share the local love with your social network via #yfgiveslocal to encourage your friends to vote, too!

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events :: December 2016

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events
December 2016

SCLLN
Literacy & Library Events & Conferences
- Local, California and National –
Southern California Library Literacy Network
for more information
Southern California & California


Dec. 03  A Walk in the Shoes of a Dyslexic Corona Library 1p
Dec. 03  Holiday Book Arts & Crafts Fair San Francisco Center for the Book
Dec. 04  Howard Zinn Book Fair San Francisco
Dec. 05+ Hour of Code
Dec. 10  Autism Sensory Friendly Films MOANA 10a
Dec. 12  Special Education Law 101 Special Education Law Primer Webinar 6p
Dec. 13  Autism Sensory Friendly Films FANTASTIC BEASTS-WHERE TO FIND THEM 7p
Dec. 27  Autism Sensory Friendly Films ROGUE ONE 7p


Saturday, November 26, 2016

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar :: December 2016

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar
December 2016

For Local, California and National
Literacy or Library Conferences and Events
Southern California Library Literacy Network
Calendar


Dec. 01  Adult Literacy Tutor Training Burbank Library 6p
Dec. 01  Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation South Bay Literacy Torrance Library 7p
Dec. 03  Adult Literacy Tutor Workshop San Luis Obispo Library 10a
Dec. 03  Adult Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Grand Terrace Library 10:30a
Dec. 04  Adult Literacy Tutor Training Santa Barbara Library 1p
Dec. 06  Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 12N
Dec. 08  Adult Literacy Learner Orientation READ/San Diego Library 5:30p
Dec. 10  Adult Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Lake Arrowhead Library 10a
Dec. 10  Adult Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Adelanto Library 12N
Dec. 15  Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 6p
Dec. 17  Adult Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Yucca Valley Library 9a
Dec. 18  Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Placentia Library 1:30p
Dec. 19  Adult Literacy Learner Orientation READ/San Diego Library 10a

Beverly Hills Library Adult Literacy: last Friday month 10:30 - 12 N
LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction

Local Tutor Workshops :: Always Scrolling in the Right Frame

Friday, November 25, 2016

Newport Beach Library :: GreatNonProfits Top-Rated Awards 2016 :: Newport Mesa ProLiteracy

Newport Mesa ProLiteracy
GreatNonProfits Top-Rated Awards 2016
GreatNonProfits: November 23, 2016

Every year, GreatNonprofits highlights the work of outstanding charities that are going above and beyond to provide vital, life-changing services to their communities. The 2016 Top-Rated Awards feature nonprofits that have received the highest scores from the people who work directly with them—volunteers, donors, and clients served. The awards honor charities from cities all over the world working to improve lives by addressing issues in 40+ different categories.

Newport Mesa Proliteracy Community Stories

72 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters
“The Newport Mesa Proliteracy program is a joy for both tutors and learners. The support staff is outstanding and does an amazing job to find perfect matches that are enjoyable and enriching for both sides. I know from the learners whom I have worked with that the full range of programs at the library--book clubs and specialized classes--greatly enrich the one on one tutoring project. This program is a gift to the community and to all involved.”

Newport Mesa Proliteracy develops the literacy skills of adults to empower them to achieve greater success in their lives - at home, at work and in the community.

Offers one-on-one tutoring and small group classes in reading, writing, life skills, job skills and more.  READ MORE @

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Volunteers Provide America $184 Billion Dollars in Value 2015

How do you provide America $184 billion dollars in value?
Volunteering and Civic Life in America

National, State, City, and Demographic Information


This site is home to the most comprehensive look at volunteering and civic life in the 50 states and 51 cities across the country. Data includes volunteer rates and rankings, civic engagement trends, and analysis.

Overall, the volunteer rate remained steady as 62.6 million Americans volunteered 7.8 billion hours last year. Based on the Independent Sector's estimate of the average value of a volunteer hour ($23.56 in 2015), the estimated value of this volunteer service is nearly $184 billion.  READ MORE @

Top 10 States
1    Utah
2    Minnesota
3    Wisconsin
4    South Dakota
5    Idaho
6    Nebraska
7    Kansas
8    Vermont
9    Alaska
10  Iowa

California is 34th

Saturday, November 19, 2016

CATESOL16 :: ESL | ELL | Writing | Vocabulary | Listening | Books | Tutor Resources

Tweet – Tweeter – Tweetest
Superlatives from SCLLN

Presenters suggest http://radioesl.com  
for #ESL lessons.



Presenters recommend http://www.writingfix.com 
for #ESL/#ELL students.

@AmyErikson  Nov 18


Students love their #smartphones
it makes sense to incorporate them into instruction.



Photo Vocabulary - Piggy Bank How much cash do you have in your piggy bank?



When you're learning #ESL, it can be hard to find a book
that's not too challenging but still, improves your English. This can help!



Improve your listening skills 1 minute a day


Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Glendale Library :: In the Spirit of Holiday Giving, Meet Carol Shaub Who Volunteers her Time as an Adult Literacy Tutor

In the spirit of Holiday giving, meet Carol Shaub who volunteers her time as an Adult Literacy Tutor


The Library, Arts & Culture Department Adult Literacy Program offers services to help adults improve their reading, writing, and speaking. Instruction is provided by trained volunteers. The Adult Literacy Program is free and open to all adults ages eighteen and over.

The Adult Literacy Program helps adults who want to learn English as well as English-speaking adults who need to improve their reading and writing skills. Conversation classes and one-on-one tutoring sessions are offered.

Do you want to share your love of reading? The Adult Literacy Program is seeking volunteers to work with adults to improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills. No prior teaching experience is necessary. Successful volunteers need to make a commitment of at least one hour per week for a minimum of six months.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about this Program, please email Juan Garcia or call 818-548-6450.