Redlands Library ◯ Coronavirus Pushes Redlands Literacy Program Online

Coronavirus Pushes Redlands Literacy Program Online

Redlands Daily Facts: 5.31.2020 by Diane Shimota, Adult Literacy Coord-A.K. Smiley Library

Before social distancing was required in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, adult learners in the Redlands Adult Literacy Program met weekly with their volunteer tutors at A. K. Smiley Public Library or program-approved learning sites at Clement Middle School, Family Services Association and the Redlands Community Center. The tutor-learner teams worked shoulder-to-shoulder to help the learners improve their reading and writing skills. 

On March 16, the library was closed to the public due to the virus. The literacy program faced the major challenge of finding new ways for tutors to assist learners in meeting their literacy goals, while complying with the governor’s social distancing guidelines. Additionally, the request for literacy assistance grew, as 25% of adult learners were laid off due to the economic downturn.

Tutors and learners have met the social distancing challenge with innovation and creativity by using apps, online computer resources, and phones to meet. In fact, over 50 adult learners continue to meet with their tutors, participate in the family literacy program, use online software independently, and participate in the learner-led book club to improve their literacy skills.

The following are a few of their stories:  READ MORE ➤➤

Automatic Readability Checker

Readability Consensus

Based on (7) readability formulas:

Grade Level: 12

Reading Level: difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 17-18 yrs. old

(Twelfth graders)

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events ◯ June 2020

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events

June 2020

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National –

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

National Audiobook Month

Rainbow Book Month

Summer Library Program Libraries Rock

June 01      What is Dyslexia? An In Depth Look ONLINE

June 13      CANCELED Literary Stage San Mateo County Fair

June 14      VIRTUAL National History Day Contest

June 15      Dyslexia Certificate Program Level 1 Summer 2020 Cohort ONLINE

June 27      VIRTUAL CAEYC Conference & Expo (thru Aug 31)

#LitWeekLA

ALOUD: Library Foundation of Los Angeles  @ALOUDla

Los Angeles Literary Calendar  @LALitScene

Poetry Flash – So & No California

Storytelling Association of California

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar ◯ June 2020

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar ◯ June 2020

For Local, California and National

Literacy or Library Conferences and Events

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

Calendar

National Audiobook Month    

Rainbow Book Month

Summer Library Program Libraries Rock

Jun 15       Adult Literacy Volunteer Orientation Corona Library 7p
Jun 23       ONLINE Adult Literacy Learner Orientation Newport Beach Library 6p

TBA           Adult Literacy Tutor Training READ San Diego Central Library 6p

TBA           Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 6p

TBA           Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Diego Co Library El Cajon 10a

Altadena Library Complete a self-paced, online training module

Chula Vista Library Mondays @ 6p Wednesdays @10a

LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction

Santa Fe Springs City Library Complete an online training course

Local Tutor Workshops  Always Scrolling in the Right Frame

Easy English Times ◯ Free Online Access in Response to COVID-19

Easy English Times

Free Online Access in Response to COVID-19

Easy English Times: May 2020

The staff of Easy English Times understands that many schools and libraries are still closed due to COVID-19. Our print versions of the April and May papers were mailed as usual (unless you requested we do not send them).

Instant Activity: Conversation

Are you home watching more TV?

Talking about television

I. Getting warmed up

Almost everyone watches television. Different people enjoy different programs. Interview your partner and discover your partner’s taste in American TV shows.

1. What are your favorite television programs these days? Why do you like them?

2. Where do you usually watch television? When do you usually watch it?

3. Which channels so you watch the most? Do you have a favorite?

4. Is there an American or British TV series that you try to watch every week? Which one?

5. What television programs do you like to watch with your family?

II. Paraphrasing proverbs

1. Out of sight, out of mind. --American

2. In the kingdom of hope, there is no winter. --Russian

3. Fame is a magnifying glass. --English

III. Discussing quotations: Do you agree or disagree with the quotations below?

1. “When television is good, nothing is better. When it’s bad, nothing is worse.”

--Nicholas Johnson (1934- ), former U.S. Federal Communications Commission chairman

2. “I find television very educational. Every time someone switches it on, I go into another room and read a good book.”

--Groucho Marx (1890-1977), American actor, comedian, musician, and writer

IV. Search and share

Search the Internet for a video in English taken from a current television show. Here are some websites which might be useful to visit:

hulu.com, imdb.com/sections/tv, netflix.com, or nbc.com/video.

Choose a video segment, watch it two times, and be prepared to discuss it with your classmates or tutor. It’s not necessary to watch more than ten minutes.

Answer these questions:

1. What is the show about?

2. Can you describe one or two of the main characters?

3. Where and when does the show take place? Is it set in our world in a fictional world?

Resources

Be counted

Easy, easy English

A salute to nurses

Citizenship

Student writing

Bear hunt

Instant Activities

Idioms

Reading

Writing

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Automatic Readability Checker

Readability Consensus

Based on (7) readability formulas:

Grade Level: 6

Reading Level: standard / average.

Reader's Age: 10-11 yrs. olds

(Fifth and Sixth graders)

Huntington Beach Library ◯ 6 Word Stories

6 Word Stories

Literacy Volunteers HBPL: 5.14.2020

Today's tutoring tip is 6-word Stories!

There are many ways to "play", what other ideas can you come up with?

Have fun and keep staying safe!

Here are some we've collected so far:
Patience comes and goes every day. ~ A.R.
Older and isolated but not alone. ~ Jim
Daily remaining content in all things. ~ Pat
Finally, time for War and Peace. ~ James
I long for eating out again. ~ Mary

Six Word Memoirs

Telling a short story in just 6 words.

Governor Newsom Releases “MAY REVISION” Of Budget ◯ CLA

Governor Newsom Releases “MAY REVISION” Of Budget

Library programs intended for funding are

“withdrawn” due to $54.3 billion Budget deficit

CLA: 5.14.2020 by Mike Dillon and Christina DiCaro, CLA Lobbyists

During a press event held at the noon hour today, Governor Gavin Newsom released his “May Revision” of the 2020-21 State Budget, which updates the Budget that he proposed in January. In the “May Revision” document, the Governor writes: “In January, California was the rocket fuel powering the American economic resurgence – with 118 consecutive months of growth, stratospheric job creation, and the highest credit rating in nearly two decades…Now, our state is in an unprecedented emergency, facing massive job losses and shortfalls in record time. This Budget reflects that emergency.” He goes on to state, “This is no normal year. And this is no ordinary May Revision.”

In a very sobering presentation, the Governor announced a $54.3 billion Budget deficit brought on by the unprecedented COVID-19 worldwide crisis.

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Governor Newsom is proposing a series of cuts and solutions, including cutting K-12 education across-the-board by 10 percent, a proposed 10 percent reduction to state employee salaries, and over 15 percent of the May Revise solutions represent cuts that are associated with a “trigger” if federal funds don’t materialize.

Of importance to CLA members, the Governor has “withdrawn” (is proposing to not fund) the

$1 million in “one-time” funds for “Lunch at the Library”

$1 million in “one-time” funds for Zip Books

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However, the Governor states in the “California State Library” [p. 57] section of the May Revise: “The state is not in a fiscal position to expand programs given the drastic budget impacts of the COVID-19 Recession.”

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Included in these proposed trigger cuts is a reduction of $1.75 million to the California Library Services Act.

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The Senate and Assembly Budget Committees will now hold a series of hearings related to the Governor’s May Revision and will view his various proposals, including those related to the State Library/public libraries. California’s Constitution requires the state to pass a balanced Budget by June 15, 2020.  READ MORE ➤➤

Automatic Readability Checker

Readability Consensus

Based on (7) readability formulas:

Grade Level: 12

Reading Level: difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 17-18 yrs. old

(Twelfth graders)

Literacy Library Jobs ◯ California ◯ Long Beach ◯ Colusa Co ◯ Redwood City

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Library Asst - Library Aide NC - PT

Long Beach Library

support the library's adult and family literacy programs

DEADLINE: MAY 25

Literacy Program Coordinator - FT

Colusa County Free Library

plan organize and coordinate the Literacy Programs of the County Library and to work with the Literacy Council for fundraising and establishing goals for the Literacy Program

DEADLINE: JUN 5

Literacy Tutor - Student Coordinator – FT

Redwood City Library

Promote the awareness of a volunteer-based Literacy Training Program for adults in the City of Redwood City; recruit and train volunteers; recruit and place students; and serve as an advisor and resource to volunteer tutors

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