Journey Into Dyslexia: Alan and Susan Raymond

Journey Into Dyslexia: Alan and Susan Raymond

JOURNEY INTO DYSLEXIA
Alan and Susan Raymond
HBO Documentary (see schedule)

Academy-Award winning filmmakers Alan and Susan Raymond examine the complexities of this differently structured brain and debunk the myths and misperceptions about dyslexia.

Dyslexia is a specific leaning disability that is neurobiological in origin and typically manifests through difficulty in reading, writing, spelling and math. It has nothing to do with intelligence, birth defects, or a mental illness of any kind, the home environment, level of education or economic status.

Dyslexia persists throughout one's lifetime and is prevalent in every culture in the world. In the U.S. it affects as much as 10% of the population.

Surprisingly, however, Journey into Dyslexia reveals that many adult professionals who once struggled to learn in school consider their dyslexia a unique gift and the defining reason behind their success.

Because of its hidden characteristics, dyslexia is often misunderstood and misidentified. To qualify for accommodations in school or the workplace, a person must be identified through psychological testing.

Alan and Susan Raymond visited schools throughout the U.S. that have programs specifically designed for different ways of learning. These schools focus on programs where students are effectively taught to read and learn compensatory skills to manage their deficits. They talk with students from elementary age to college, teachers, researchers and successful adults about the way dyslexia informs who they are, how they learn and the ways in which they develop a different set of skills with which to navigate a world where standardization is the norm. READ MORE @ Video Verite - featuring (with links):

Adult Dyslexics
Erin Brockovich
Benjamin Foss: Inventor of the Intel Reader
Tracy Johnson
Jonathan Mooney
Willard Wigan

Entrepreneurs
Carl Schramm
Steven J. Walker

Science
Dr. Guinevere Eden, Director Center for the Study of Learning,
Georgetown University Medical Center
Dr. Maryann Wolf – Proust & The Squid

Educational Resources
Dr. David J. Connor
The Kildonan School
Delaware Valley Friends School
Bridges Academy
Parents Education Network
SAFE Voices
Evergreen State College

Redlands Library :: Literacy Library Fundraiser: June 4

Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Supporting the Redlands Adult Literacy ProgramJune 4 · 10:00am - 5:00pm

SAVE THE DATE !

The Redlands Adult Literacy Program, sponsored by The Friends of the A.K. Smiley Public Library is holding a book fair June 4, 2011 at Barnes & Noble (Citrus Plaza location) from 10 am – 5 pm

● Chance to Win a Nook!
● Enjoy Literary Confections at the Café!
● Kids: Make a Dad’s Day Card & Play for a Chance to Win a ThinkFun Game!
● Listen to SPECIAL Guest Readers!
● Free Demonstrations in Calligraphy
● Shop for Weddings, Grads, Dads and Vacations - Free Gift Wrapping!

Escondido Library - Born To Read

Crafty C.A.T.S. Delivering Baby Hats

The Crafty C.A.T.S. have been hard at work for the last few months knitting almost 100 hats for newborn babies and their moms at Palomar Medical Center. We will be delivering these gifts as part of the Escondido Public Library Literacy Department's Born to Read program tomorrow, May 18, 2011.

WHO: It's for tweens and teens ages 11+.
WHAT: Crafty C.A.T.S. (Community Action Teen Service) is the best and most entertaining way to earn community service credit. Here are just a few of our ongoing projects and community partners:
- Beanies for newborn babies at Palomar Hospital with Born to Read
- Chemo caps for cancer patients at Sharp Cancer Center
- Bookmarks to sell at the library
- Snuggle blankets for homeless animals at the Escondido Humane Society
- Gloves, hats, and scarves for troops overseas through the Ships Project
- Squares of Hope to make blankets for African AIDS orphans

CA & National Literacy Calendar: June 2011

California Literacy Calendar: June 2011

Summer Reading Program: “One World, Many Stories”

Audiobook Month

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- local, California and National -

visit

Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

Info about local Tutor Training Workshops is alway scrolling in the Right Frame.

Local Literacy Events: June 2011

Jun 4: KUNG FU PANDA 2 Sensory Friendly Film @ AMC Theaters

Jun 4: Literacy READ ALOUD – Barnes & Noble Westside Pav @ 2pm

Jun 7: Literacy READ ALOUD – Barnes & Noble Westside Pav @ 5pm

Jun 11+: Mixed Roots Film Literary Festival – LA

Jun 11: Literacy Tutor Conference – READ/San Diego @ USD

California Literacy Events: June 2011

Jun 4: Literacy Spelling Bee – SLO Library @ 7pm

Jun 9+: US Conf Adult Literacy West Regional – USD

National & International Literacy Events: June 2011

Jun 4: KUNG FU PANDA 2 Sensory Friendly Film @ AMC Theaters

Jun 5+: Health Literacy Summit Inst – Maine

Jun 10+: Adult Education Research Conf – Toronto

Jun 10+: National Black Book Festival – Houston

Jun 23+: Children’s Literature Assn Conf – Virginia

Jun 24+: Urban Libraries Council Conf – New Orleans

Jun 28+: Volunteering & Service Conf - NY

June 24: ALA Conference – New Orleans

Top 25 Web Sites for Teaching and Learning @ 8:30am - 4:30pm

Committee on Literacy and Literacy Assembly Meeting @ 1:00pm - 4:00pm

June 25: ALA Conference – New Orleans

Criss Cross Applesauce ( Early Literacy) @ 8:00am - 10:00am

The Educators: Posters on Distance Learning, Continuing Education, Library Education, Literacy, and Research Methodology @ 1:00pm - 2:30pm

ABC's of Sustainable Partnerships @ 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Committee on Literacy, Subcommittee Planning Meeting @ 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Graphic Novels: Bridging Generations, Bridging Cultures @1:30pm - 3:30pm

Literacy Programs in Libraries around the Globe @ 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Reclaiming Literacy in the Digital Age @1:30pm - 3:30pm

Why Transliteracy @1:30pm - 3:30pm

Diversity and Outreach Fair @ 3:00pm - 5:00pm

The Power of Play @ 4:00pm - 5:30pm

June 26: ALA Conference – New Orleans

Beyond ESL: Working with Diverse Immigrant Populations @ 8:00am - 10:00am

Library Services to Incarcerated People @ 8:00am - 10:00am

Early Literacy Model Magic @ 10:30am - 12:00pm

Learning from Elmo, Blue and Dora @ 10:30am - 12:00pm

Promoting Ethical Literacy in Youth @ 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Raisin’ Readers: Improving Literacy for Rural Children and Youth @ 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Rainbow Reading @ 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Reach Out and Read: How Libraries Can Work with Doctors @ 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Teen Parents & Babies: The ABCs of Early Literacy Outreach @ 4:00pm - 5:30pm

June 27: ALA Conference – New Orleans

Coleman Lecture - Future of Literacy in Libraries: Our Challenges, Our Opportunities @ 8am

A Lifetime of Literacy in Libraries @ 10:30am - 12:00pm

Now Showing @ ALA: Comic Book Literacy (Film) @ 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Every Child Ready to Read Evaluation Task Force Meeting @ 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Transliteracy Interest Group @ 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Orange Co Library - Tutor Spotlight: Cherlyn Moyer

Tutor Spotlight: Cherlyn Moyer
Read Writes: May 2011

In early 2006 at the end of a parent workshop presented by READ/OC at a local Head Start Center, the center’s director, Cherlyn Moyer, approached the workshop presenter and said, “When I retire I want to do what you are doing!” Later that same year, Cherlyn attended READ/OC’s tutor training workshop and became a tutor.

By Spring of 2007, Cherlyn was also helping with Family Reading Times and parent workshops as part of the Families For Literacy component of READ/OC. Cherlyn’s expertise in early childhood education and parenting is a great resource for READ/OC’s Family Literacy component. As new parent workshop topics and resources were developed for the “Early Learning with Families” program, Cherlyn’s background was very helpful. Soon Cherlyn was presenting most of the parent workshops for READ/OC, while continuing to meet with her learner.

After the Early Learning with Families grant concluded, Cherlyn continued as part of READ/OC’s family literacy team, advising and presenting parent workshops to parents at several Head Start Centers and OC Public Libraries. To date, Cherlyn has presented timely and practical information and fun activities for adults and children to become “learning partners” at more than 75 parent workshops on behalf of READ/OC. All the while, still meeting regularly with her adult learner and assisting with other special projects and events with READ/OC.

Cherlyn found an opportunity through READ/OC to share knowledge about early childhood education and her passion of learning and reading. She has helped countless parents and children learn and grow together. At the same time, she continues sharing the joy of lifelong learning and reading with her adult learner and everyone she meets. She is a great ambassador for literacy and READ/OC.

If you share a similar passion for lifelong learning and reading, contact READ/OC about similar opportunities. If you are already a part of the extended READ/OC family and know someone else who shares a similar passion for literacy, tell them about READ/OC. Give them this newsletter, our phone number or the READ/OC website address, and encourage them to get involved.

Learn the Gillingham Method

Orton Gillingham Training
IDA – Inland Empire Branch
July 18 - 29, 2011
Riverside CA

A series of Multi-Sensory Phonic Classes
Instructor: Dr Joan Stoner,
President Nebraska Branch IDA

8:30 am – 3:30 pm
May register for Levels 1, 2 or 3
Certification; university units are a possibility
Includes:
-Practicum
-One-on-One with student
$1650.00 - discount for IDA members
$400.00 - materials

2 Major Orton Gillingham Organizations
Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators - NY
Orton-Gillingham: Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) - MI

Carlsbad Library - Volunteer Proclamation at City Hall

Volunteer Proclamation at City Hall
Carlsbad Literacy Newsletter: May/June 2011

The City Council issued two proclamations on Tuesday, April 5: one recognizing National Volunteer Week April 10-16, and the other in honor of National Library Week and Carlsbad Reads Together.

Councilwoman Farrah Douglas read the proclamation that honored Carlsbad Literacy Services volunteers. Last year, 106 volunteers spent 12,869 hours helping 110 adults learn how to read. That equates to around $300,000 worth of services.

Carrie Scott, the community outreach supervisor for the literacy program, said, “We not only change the lives of the people we serve, but we change the lives of our volunteers.” She explained that the program has helped learners get better jobs, read to their children, and use computers.

Meli Barrett, volunteer tutor in Literacy Services, said she thought learners would want to be able to read books and newspapers, but found out they had difficulties doing everyday things such as reading contracts, street signs, and directions for medications. “I have been matched with an adult learner for about eight months, and in that time, I’ve seen him earn a license, get certification pertaining to his job ... get two job promotions and a separate job offer.”