Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Jobs :: Literacy Library


Literacy Library Jobs – California

will primarily support literacy services and will report to the Community Outreach Supervisor for Literacy Services

maintain current and develop new programs that support adult learners, with a particular focus on critical skills and knowledge, including but not limited to English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy, citizenship and workforce development

assist students with homework assignments and improving educational skills; assist patrons with job search skills and resume preparation; etc

support student and family literacy programs

staffs the literacy office & assists literacy volunteers and adult literacy students


Monday, September 16, 2019

Newport Beach Library :: Meet Cherall Weiss, Literacy Coordinator


@NMProLiteracy
Meet Cherall Weiss, Literacy Coordinator
Stu News Newport: 9.13.2019 by Amy Senk

Each year, Newport Beach celebrates Literacy Day with a party that honors its learners and celebrates their native cultures with a potluck feast, speeches, awards and more at an event held at the Central Library. (This year’s event will take place September 12.) But literacy in Newport Beach is a year-round concern, and since 1986, Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy has offered free tutoring to adults who live or work in the Newport Beach area. I caught up with Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy’s Literacy Coordinator Cherall Weiss to find out more.

Q: Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy began in 1986 and offers free tutoring, one-on-one and in small classes. Can you share more information about the history and organization of the program?

A: The program started in the home of Carol Hazelwood, a local woman with a good heart and passion for literacy. Carol struggled to keep the program alive, but in 1988 she heard about a literacy grant from the state and applied for it with the support of the Newport Beach library director. After winning the grant, the program was relaunched and gradually gained traction. From this shaky beginning, we have continued to grow and currently work with around 200 learners each year.

Q: How many learners have come through the program over the years, and can you tell me about a specific learner’s story that was inspirational to you?

A: We don’t have early records, so the total numbers of people that have come through the program are hard to calculate. As mentioned before, for the past five years or so, we have been seeing approximately 200 people per year.  READ MORE >>

Next Tutor Training
Oct 17 & 24
9:15 am – 12:30 pm

must be completed before attending Training

Reservations for this training are required

For more information, please contact
or call 949-717-3874

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Los Angeles Public Library :: Spotlight on Literacy: A Dream Come True


Spotlight on Literacy: A Dream Come True
LAPL Blog: 7.31.2019 by Luisa Latham, Adult Literacy Tutor
Randall Hinson, Librarian, Office of Education and Literacy

Last July, three students began a journey toward literacy via Leamos, a computer-based literacy program, at the Pacoima Branch Library. Leamos teaches Spanish speaking adults, who may not have had the opportunity for formative education, to begin working toward competency in reading and writing in their native language. It also equips them with basic computer skills. It can serve as a pre-ESL(English as a Second Language) course as well.

Nine months after beginning their study, two dedicated and hardworking students have stayed the course and continued their journey toward literacy. Ana Teresa Batrez and Silvia Barahona Garcia come to the library each Monday for two hours to reinforce and extend their reading and writing skills. To date, they have succeeded in reading a wide variety of texts including children’s books, newspaper headlines, employment applications, food and prescription labels, crossword puzzle clues, horoscopes, riddles and the reflections of previous students who completed Leamos.  READ MORE >>

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Literacy Library Jobs :: San Mateo :: Long Beach :: Salinas :: Huntington Beach


Literacy Library Jobs – California

maintain current and develop new programs that support adult learners, with a particular focus on critical skills and knowledge, including but not limited to English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy, citizenship and workforce development

assist students with homework assignments and improving educational skills; assist patrons with job search skills and resume preparation; etc

support student and family literacy programs

staffs the literacy office & assists literacy volunteers and adult literacy students


Saturday, September 7, 2019

San Diego Public Library :: READ/San Diego’s 30 year Legacy of Providing Literacy Services


READ/San Diego’s 30 year Legacy of Providing Literacy Services
WS Radio: 3.12.2019

All segments of this broadcast were dedicated to an interview with the San Diego Public Library's literacy program administrator, Val Hardie, and literacy student, Amelia Sandoval. Val shared her background and perspective on over 30 years of providing literacy services for the City of San Diego, the San Diego Public Library, and READ/ San Diego.  LISTEN 57:50

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Santa Monica Library :: Literacy Education for Adults & Families via Seascape


Literacy Education for Adults & Families
Seascape: Sep/Oct 2019 pp 4-5

The Library’s Literacy Education for Adults & Families (LEAF) program includes literacy services for all ages. For more information on any of these programs call the Main Library at 310.458.8600, stop by any Library location.

ADULT LITERACY TUTORING
Volunteer literacy tutors work one-on-one with adult learners in a library setting. Tutors meet with learners once or twice per week to work on learning goals in one- to two-hour sessions.

CAREER ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL
The Library offers scholarships for this program, which provides adult students the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and a career certificate.

COMPUTER CLASSES
The Library offers free beginner, intermediate and advanced instruction on various topics.

CONNECTED FAMILIES EVENTS
Play sessions with high-tech and low-tech activities to promote computational thinking, spark creativity and encourage family togetherness. For families with children ages 4-12.

DIGITAL LITERACY FOR YOUTH
A variety of workshops that help young people develop digital skills. Tech & U (ages 8-12) focuses on being safe and ethical online. CoderDojo (ages 8-17) teaches kids and teens computer science and coding. 3D Printing Workshops (ages 8 and up) is where kids and teens learn to create designs for 3D printing.

DIGITAL LITERACY FOR ADULTS
A variety of programs that provide adults the opportunity to develop digital skills. Programs include Appy Hour, a hands-on assistance with using a personal computing device; Computer Skills Classes, is instruction on a variety of computer topics; HTML/CSS, are workshops on how to use HTML/ CSS to create a website; Open Labs, are informal sessions for exploring virtual reality, 3D printing and other emerging technologies.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASSES
An ongoing series taught by SMMUSD Adult Education Center instructors. Students must be 18 years or older. Enrollment is through the Adult Education Center. Contact Olga Saucedo at 310.664.6222, ext. 76203 to enroll.

L.E.A.R.N. HOMEWORK HELP
Free homework help and reading comprehension skills-building for students grades 1 through 8. Volunteers work with students one-on-one for 20-minute sessions. L.E.A.R.N. is a drop-in program. No registration required.

READING-2-GO PROGRAM
For families with children ages 1-4. Participants receive a rotation of themed kits containing books, music and educational toys, training with a librarian, and weekly tips on making reading easy and fun texted to your smartphone. Kits are available in English, Spanish and Amharic.

WALK-IN TUTORING
Friendly volunteer tutors provide help with basic reading and writing, as well as computer skills such as using the internet, opening and using an email account and filling out online forms or applications.  READ MORE >>

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Newport Beach Library :: Check Out This Review @GreatNonProfits

Check Out This Review Of Newport Mesa Proliteracy

Newport Mesa Proliteracy touches people's lives in the Newport Beach and Costa Mesa communities every day, offering adult literacy services and on-line GED tutoring. In the 15 years I have been involved as a volunteer with the program, I have seen our learners proud smiles as they reach personal milestones -- GED or higher degrees, new jobs, drivers' licenses, or earning US citizenship. My personal skills and appreciation of the diversity of our community have also grown with my involvement.  READ MORE >>

Next Tutor Workshop
Oct 17 & 24
5:30pm – 8:30pm

Reservations for this training are required

must be completed before attending Training

For More Information 
please contact literacy@newportbeachca.gov 
or call 949-717-3874