Saturday, November 1, 2014

National & International Literacy & Library Events: November 2014

National & International Literacy & Library Events
November 2014

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

National Picture Book Month

Nov. 2+  Literacy for ALL: Advocacy, Libraries, and Literacy, Rhode Island
Nov. 3+  Health Literacy Research Conf: National Academy of Sciences, Wash DC
Nov. 4+  AAACE Annual Conference, Charleston SC
Nov. 5+  NAEYC Annual Conference, Dallas TX
Nov. 6+  Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor: Thomas Jefferson Building, Wash DC
Nov. 7+  Read. Write. Act. Virtual Conference: SCALE’s 25th Annv - Cyberspace
Nov. 8+  Conference of the Book: Simmons College, Boston MA
Nov. 8+  Connecticut Children's Book Fair: University of Connecticut
Nov. 11+ Reading Matters: Troy University, Alabama
Nov. 12+ CAEL International Conference, Chicago IL
Nov. 15  International Gaming Day @ Your Library
Nov. 16+ National Quality Education Conference, Milwaukee WI
Nov. 17+ Global Education Conference - Cyberspace
Nov. 17+ Summer Changes Everything Conference, San Antonio TX
Nov. 20+ National Council of Teachers of English, Maryland
Nov. 21+ ACTFL Convention, San Antonio TX
Nov. 21+ LERN Conference, Orlando FL
Nov. 22  Tellabration (Saturday before Thanksgiving) Nationwide
Nov. 23  WHO Loves Libraries
Nov. 24+ Conference on English Leadership, Boston MA
Nov. 28  Day of Listening - storycorps.org
Nov. 29 Autism Sensory Friendly Films: HOME 3-D 10a

Fun children's and young adult literature events from coast to coast!
Children’s Book Council.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Southern California & State Literacy & Library Events :: November 2014

Southern California & State Literacy & Library Events 
November 2014

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

National Picture Book Month
Nov. 1  Latino Book & Family Festival, East LA College 10a
Nov. 3+   Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive Training (30-Hour), San Francisco
Nov. 7+   Charlotte's Web: South Coast Repertory
Nov. 7     Transitional Kindergarten Conference, Sacramento
Nov. 7     EveryLibrary California Pre-Party: CLA Conv, Oakland Library 8p
Nov. 9     Financial Literacy Education: USC Galen Center – Pres Bill Clinton 10a
Nov. 15   International Gaming Day @ Your Library
Nov. 15   Storybook Ball: La Jolla 5:30p
Nov. 17+ WHAT IS DYSLEXIA? AN IN-DEPTH LOOK - Online
Nov. 21+ Ingenious! The World of Dr. Seuss: San Diego History Center
Nov. 22   Tellabration - Saturday before Thanksgiving
Nov. 28   Day of Listening - storycorps.org
Nov. 29   Sensory Friendly Film - HOME 3-D 10a

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Monrovia Library :: Trivia Fundraiser :: Nov 2

Team UP! Dream Up! For Literacy
Have Some Fun at the Literacy Fundraiser!
Looking for great way to spend a Sunday afternoon?


Sunday, November 2, 2014
1:00 – 3:30 pm
Monrovia Public Library

Then check out the fundraising event being help by Literacy Department at MPL.

Join us for a fun afternoon of team trivia, silent auction, live auction, and good food to help raise money for this worthwhile cause.
Form your own team of 8 to 10 people or join a team to play Team Trivia.  The winning team gets a great team prize.  Fee: $40

Why is literacy SO important?

English author Rumer Godden said that, “When you learn to read, you will be born again … and you will never be quite so alone again.”  Unfortunately, 32 million American adults know the isolation caused by illiteracy.  Nearly 15% of
U.S. adults cannot read, translating to more than 1 in 10.

Orange Co Library :: READ/Orange County :: Excellence in Volunteerism Award 2014

Excellence in Volunteerism Award Winner 2014
READ/Orange County

Linda Kricfalusi joined READ/Orange County’s (READ/OC) volunteer team in 2005, and over the past nine years, she has served as a literacy tutor, Friends of READ/OC Board Member and general volunteer. READ/OC provides tutoring in basic reading and writing to adult learners throughout Orange County. The Friends of READ/OC is an organization committed to the support of the literacy service of OC Public Libraries, primarily through resource development, public awareness and recognition services for volunteers and learners.

As a Friends of READ/OC Board Member, Linda assumed leadership roles as president, vice president, committee chair and treasurer. Throughout her time with the organization, she consistently stepped forward to lend a helping hand with whatever task or project required attention. One of her most admirable qualities is her knack for sensing what needs to be done, and once she identifies an issue, she quietly addresses the matter without being asked.

Linda’s signature activity has been organizing READ/OC’s largest volunteer recognition event – the Annual Family Picnic and Appreciation Celebration. Under Linda’s exceptional guidance, the picnic has blossomed into a greatly anticipated and well-attended celebration. Each year, a unique theme becomes the event’s centerpiece and is incorporated into every aspect of the program, including elaborate, hand-crafted decorations; specially designed save-the-date cards and invitations; unique set designs; and one-of-kind games. The recognition planning also requires securing donations of awesome door prizes and recruiting a team of dedicated volunteers to work the event.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

SCLLN Library :: Literacy Tutor Workshop Calendar: November 2014

SCLLN Literacy Tutor Workshop Calendar: November 2014

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

Hutchins; Greenfeld; Epstein
Eye On Education, ©2008
Nov. 1  Family Literacy Day = READ/OC Library
Nov. 1  Tutor Learner Workshop = Oxnard Library 9:30a
Nov. 1  Literacy Tutor Training = San Bernardino Co Library Fontana 10a
Nov. 1  Literacy Tutor Training = San Bernardino Co Library Rialto 10:30a
Nov. 2  Literacy Trivia Fundraiser - Monrovia Library 1p
Nov. 3  Literacy Tutor Training - READ/San Diego 10a
Nov. 3  Literacy Tutor Orientation - Ventura Co Library 5p
Nov. 5  Literacy Tutor Training - Santa Barbara Library 10a
Nov. 6  Literacy Tutor Training - San Diego Co Library El Cajon 12N
Nov. 6  Trivia Challenge - Ventura Co Library 6p
Nov. 6  Literacy Tutor Orientation - South Bay Literacy, Torrance Library 7p
Nov. 8  Literacy Tutor Training = San Bernardino Co Library Yucaipa 9a
Nov. 8  Literacy Tutor Training = San Bernardino Co Library Chino Hills 9a
Nov. 8  Literacy Tutor Orientation - Placentia Library 1p
Nov. 12  Literacy Tutor Training - San Bernardino County Library Barstow 11a
Nov. 12  Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/San Diego Linda 5:45p
Nov. 13  Literacy Tutor Training - San Bernardino Co Library Adelanto 4p
Nov. 15  Literacy Tutor Training - Altadena Library 9a
Nov. 17  Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/San Diego Linda Vista 9:45a
Nov. 18  Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Hesperia 3p
Nov. 18  Literacy Tutor Training - San Bernardino Co Library Big Bear Branch 4p
Nov. 20  Literacy Tutor Training = Burbank Library 6p
Nov. 22 ESL Tutor Training = San Diego County Library Poway 9:3a

Info about local Tutor Training Workshops is always Scrolling in the Right Frame.
LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online instruction

Monday, October 27, 2014

Literacy Library Jobs - California: Downey :: Carlsbad :: Escondido :: Tulare

Literacy Jobs - California

Assists with the planning and organizing of literacy events, including author visits, support meetings, recognition events, book discussions and family nights.
DEADLINE: Open

performs learner assessments, tutor training and reporting for the adult and teen literacy program in addition to proving traditional library services.
DEADLINE: Open


Oversee the Early Learning for Families (ELF) and Early Literacy Training program for READ TO SUCCEED
DEADLINE: Nov 5


technical services, collection development, the provision of reference assistance, library services and instruction to all age groups as well as program planning and implementation; may supervise paraprofessional staff and volunteers.

DEADLINE: Nov 17

November 10, 2014
teaching a structured, after school, literacy intervention program that seeks to enable at risk Kindergarten through 2nd grade students to achieve at grade level or above. Group Leaders work in public schools throughout the East Bay Area
DEADLINE: Nov 10

REACH Pico Rivera, CA
enhance children’s overall academic performance, reduce absenteeism, improve behavior and re-engage the child in the educational process by providing homework assistance, mentoring, performing arts and recreational activities in a safe, supervised environment. The Classroom Leaders are responsible for providing engaging and positive daily learning experiences to approximately 20 students
DEADLINE: Open


Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Babbling Day – October 21

Small Talk: how to develop
your child's language skills
from birth to age four
Nicola Lathey & Tracey Blake
The Experiment, [2014] ©2013
Babbling Day – October 21

Babbling back to babies helps them to speak faster: Researchers prove that attentive mothers aid child development
Mothers who interact with their babies speed up their language skills
Parents who do not respond to their child's gurgling inhibit development
US researchers studied 12 mothers and their babies over a six month period
Daily Mail: 8.28.2014 by Jenny Hope

It may just sound like baby talk, but mothers who hold a ‘conversation’ with their infants are actually teaching them to speak more quickly.

Researchers found new mothers who respond enthusiastically to their baby’s babbling are helping to speed up the child’s language development

They say parental feedback is a vital process that enables mothers and babies to become mutually engaged in ‘talking’.

It enhances the ability of children to communicate – unlike cases where mums did not respond attentively.

A new study, by US academics at the University of Iowa (UI) and Indiana University, serves as evidence that speaking to infants at a very early age is vital for their development.

The authors say parents who babble back at their newborns – even if they don’t understand what they’re trying to say – are a key part of the process. READ MORE !