Orange County Library - READ OC -- New Tutor Training

READ OC – New Tutor Training - Virtual

April 18 – READ OC Orientation OnLine

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

April 25 and 28 – Training 1 and 2 OnLine

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Interested in becoming a tutor?

An estimated 400,000 adults in Orange County do not read or write well enough to meet their needs as workers, family members, and members of the community. OC Read relies on volunteers like you to support these adult learners. 

Tutor Eligibility

Literacy tutors come from all walks of life. No experience is needed—OC Read will provide all the necessary training.

OC Read tutors are :

• 18 years of age or older
• Willing to try new things and think outside the box 
• Able to commit a minimum of two hours a week to tutoring time, plus lesson prep time, on a regular basis 
• Must check email regularly and have, or be willing to learn, basic computer skills
• Have completed our New Tutor Orientation and Training 

To inquire about becoming a tutor, click the button below to complete an interest form. If you have additional questions, contact OC Read at (714) 566-3070, or readoc@occr.ocgov.com.  READ MORE ➤➤

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 20

Reading Level: very difficult to read.

Reader's Age: College graduate

 

California Library Association — 2022 Legislative Priorities

CLA 2022 Legislative Priorities

CLA News: 3.23.2022

The California Library Association — through its members and advocates — works to make a difference for all Californians by providing adequately funded libraries, which transform lives through their programs and services.

At the state level, CLA actively advocates for the following:

New and Ongoing Funding Requests

➤ $1.4 million to reach $5,000,000 in ongoing funding for the California Library Services Act (CLSA) that fosters resource sharing among libraries, particularly in rural areas where funding challenges persist.

➤ $450,000 to reach $1,250,000 in ongoing funding for Lunch at the Library to provide literacy-rich programs to blunt the impact of the summer slide for children who receive 300,000+ free and nutritious lunches at hundreds of libraries across the state.

➤ $785,000 for JobNow, VetNow, and LearnNow, to support economic recovery and education for vulnerable populations.

➤ Maintain ongoing funding to support the diverse informational needs of people in rural and underserved populations who cannot get to a physical library through Zip Books.

➤ $4 million dollars in funding to support Ebooks for All aimed at increasing access to digital content for early learners and school-aged children throughout California.

Equitable Access to Critical Library and Information Services

◉  Broadband equity for unserved and underserved communities.

◉ Support the freedom to read and access to material with diverse points of view.

◉ Accessible buildings, including upgrades to critical infrastructure and support in times of disaster such as wildfires and extreme heat.

◉ Early literacy, school readiness, adult literacy, career development, vocational support, and assistance to vulnerable populations.

◉ Mandate credentialed Teacher Librarians in all California Public Schools.

◉ Support for libraries to purchase eBooks and e-audiobooks at the same price as consumers.  READ MORE ➤➤

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 14

Reading Level: difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 21-22 yrs. old

(college level)

 

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)