Huntington Beach Library – Literacy Volunteers

Literacy Volunteers — HBPL

Adult Learner Orientation

April 12

6 pm – 8 pm

Are you an adult looking to improve your English reading and writing skills?

Your first step is to join Learner Orientation at Literacy Volunteers — HBPL to begin your journey.

Call the Literacy office at 714.375.5102

Literacy Tutor Training

April 18, 20, 25 and May 23

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Completion of online Tutor Orientation prior to enrollment is required.

If you can read and write fluently, you can help an adult to read, write or speak English better. Literacy Volunteers - HBPL has tutor training workshops throughout the year. The 15-hour class teaches Literacy Volunteers of America methods for helping adults improve their skills. After taking the class, you are matched with one adult student. You meet two hours a week, morning, afternoon, evening or weekend. The Huntington Beach Library Adult Literacy Program has a collection of teaching materials, a computer lab and space in the library for tutor pairs to meet.

Becoming a Literacy tutor at either Central or Oak View starts with the successful completion of Tutor Orientation. Learn all about our program, adults who come to us, and much more. There will be three (3) places to submit answers. Once we receive notice you have completed orientation, we will contact you with the next training dates.

If you have questions, please email literacy@surfcity-hb.org, or call the Central office at 714.375.5102, or Oak View at 714.375.5104.

Thanks for your interest in adult literacy. We look forward to having you join us!

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Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 11

Reading Level: difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 15-17 yrs. old

(Tenth to Eleventh graders)

 

Newport Beach Library – Tutor & Adult Learner Orientations

Project Adult Literacy – Tutors & Learners

Adult Literacy Learner Orientation

April 12 @ 10 am

Project Adult Literacy offers one-on-one tutoring and small group classes free of charge.

Contact the Literacy Office at (949) 717-3874; email us at literacy@newportbeachca.gov or stop by for an application.

Every potential adult learner must attend a new learner orientation. Space is limited so a reservation is a must!!!

Once you have attended the orientation, you will be asked to take a skills evaluation. The evaluation will help us determine the best tutor to match you with.

Tutor Training

April 28 and May 5

9:15 am – 12:30 pm

Project Adult Literacy Tutors are required to complete online Orientation and attend Tutor Training sessions*.

Online Orientation and application must be completed before attending the training sessions and registration is required.

Online Orientation can be found at: http://bit.ly/NMPLVolunteerOrientation

Application can be found at the end of the online orientation.

Completion of two (2) three-hour Tutor Training sessions are required for certification.  READ MORE ➤➤

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 10

Reading Level: standard / average.

Reader's Age: 14-15 yrs. old

(Ninth to Tenth graders)

 

Ventura Co Library ▬ New Year, New Team !

New Year, New Team ! 

Ventura County Library
READ Program

Ventura County READER: Winter 2022

VCL’s READ Adult Literacy program is welcoming 2022 with a team of new tutors who are ready to partner with adults wanting to improve reading and writing skills. READ’s dedicated staff will work to connect you to the right resource that’s perfect for your needs. If you, or someone in your community, wants to practice reading and writing, call (805) 677-7160 and share your literacy goals. Tutoring is free, fun, and totally online.

Did you know that you can finish high school for free though VCL’s Career Online High School (COHS)? COHS offers adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online. A limited number of scholarships are available to qualified adults looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry, or continue their education — apply online today: vencolibrary.org /adults/career-online-high-school.

READ is welcoming a new manager in 2022. Antonio Apodaca is now heading the program as Education, Outreach, and Literacy Manager. He is taking over for Carol Chapman, who retired after 17 years of providing excellent educational services to the community. Antonio looks forward to continuing to share the love of reading—contact him anytime by email Antonio.Apodaca@ventura.org or phone (805) 218-3821. READ MORE ➤➤

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 11

Reading Level: difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 15-17 yrs. old

(Tenth to Eleventh graders)

 

 

Literacy Library Jobs ▬ California: Huntington Beach :: Ventura Co

Literacy Library Jobs ▬ California

Literacy Services Aide – PT

Huntington Beach Library

assists with literacy-related tasks: answering phones; contact with tutors and adults learners via phone and/or email

Salary: $18.30 - $24.53 Hourly

DEADLINE: OPEN

Adult Literacy Site Supervisor, Juvenile Justice Center - PT

READ Ventura Library

supervises volunteer tutors and adult learners at the Juvenile Justice Center correctional facility. 

Salary: $31.15 - $44.64

DEADLINE: OPEN

BayNet Library and Information Network

CLA Career Center

CalOpps

Library Jobs in California

Southern California Library Cooperative

ILA Career Center

 

San Diego Public Library ▬ Volunteer Literacy Tutors Needed Now !

Volunteer Literacy Tutors Needed Now !

At any given time, there are up to 150 people on a waiting list to take advantage of this free literacy program. Helping someone learn to read is giving them the gift of knowledge with the power to change their entire world! Your volunteerism can help change lives!

READ SAN DIEGO

If you want to make a difference, please take a look at our Volunteer Opportunities and contact READ/San Diego at readstaff@sandiego.gov today!

Watch short video interviews of real adult learners at: www.libraryliteracy.org.

2022 Tutor Training Schedule

April 9 and 16

10 am – 4:30

Central Library

@ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common

330 Park Boulevard

 

To register for training or more information, call 619-238-6603

 

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 12

Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 17-18 yrs. old

(Twelfth graders)

 

Literacy Library Jobs ▬ California: San Jose :: Plumas Co

Literacy Library Jobs ▬ California

San José Public Library

Literacy Program Specialist – FT

San José Public Library
to implement the City’s Education and Digital Literacy Strategy
DEADLINE:  JUN 21

Plumas County Library

Literacy Assistant I - FT
Plumas County Library
assists with the development, implementation, and management of the ongoing operation of a program or programs in a field office of the Plumas or Sierra County Literacy Program
DEADLINE:  JUN 30

BayNet Library and Information Network

CLA Career Center

CalOpps

Library Jobs in California

Southern California Library Cooperative

ILA Career Center

Carlsbad Library ▬ Graphic Novel: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words for Learners

Keep It Together: Words on Inclusion, Equity and Diversity

Carlsbad Library Literacy

Learning Connection: May/June 2021 by Sandra Riggins

Graphic Novel: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words for Learners

Want to try something new with your reading? Graphic novels are a great resource for learners. Some people think that graphic novels are just comic books for kids, but they are so much more.

What Are Graphic Novels?

Today’s graphic novels are works of art that teach. Graphic novels have artwork on every page that help tell the story.

This is what makes it great for learners. There are many details of the story and setting that are shown with the pictures. It helps learners to understand the story because they can see details of the setting and situation without reading. This makes it easier to concentrate on the words and to understand the story better.

Great Graphic Novels in Our Collection

March

March by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin
Illustrated by Nate Powell

This is the story of the life of John Lewis and his work for civil rights. This three-book series gives you his firsthand account of peacefully working for civil rights. You will understand the civil rights movement in ways you never did before.

Good Talk

Good Talk by Mira Jacob

This novel was written by the author about raising a son who is half Jewish and half Indian. It’s an interesting story about how she handles the challenges of his duel identities. Reader warning: There are adult situations, brief nudity and sexuality in this graphic novel.

When Stars
Are Scattered

When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed
Illustrated by Victoria Jamieson

This is the story of a young boy and his non-verbal brother living in a refugee camp in Kenya. Their father was killed and they were accidentally separated from their mother in Somalia. Although the story sounds sad, it is filled with tremendous hope. The illustrations are beautiful and colorful. It is an amazing true story.   READ MORE ➤➤

 

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 8

Reading Level: standard / average.

Reader's Age: 12-14 yrs. old

(Seventh and Eighth graders)

Carlsbad Library Literacy

Building skills, changing lives

Read to a child or read better at work.

Literacy Services provides tutoring to English-speaking adults who want to improve their basic reading and writing skills.

Learners are provided a friendly, supportive environment, where their needs and goals are valued. Each learner studies with a trained volunteer tutor. All services are free and confidential.

For more information, call 760-931-4510