Redlands Library ◯ New Literacy Program In Redlands Focuses On Families

New Literacy Program In Redlands Focuses On Families

Redlands Daily Facts: 1.18.2020 by Diane Shimota by Adult Literacy Coord-A.K. Smiley Library

Many adults enroll in the Adult Literacy Program at A.K. Smiley Public Library to improve their reading and writing so that they can read to their children, help their children with their homework, and communicate effectively with their children’s teachers.

In September 2019, the California Library Literacy Services (CLLS), recognizing that parents and caregivers are their children’s first and most important teachers, awarded the adult literacy program at Smiley library a grant to fund a family literacy program. The mission of the program is to introduce adult learners and their children to the value and pleasure of reading together and to reduce the risk of multi-generational illiteracy.

The Family Literacy Program at Smiley library helps low-literacy parents develop the skills to support their children’s education and teaches families how to create positive learning experiences. At monthly family literacy meetings, participants learn from each other and family literacy consultants Renee Kennedy and Joan Prehoda, who engage both parents and children in activities that encourage reading comprehension.  READ MORE >>

Next Tutor Orientation

Jan 28 ◯ 6pm

GUNNING FOG INDEX:  18.64

punctuation marks: 7   words: 162  3+ syllable words: 38

Assistive Reading Tech ◯ Single Word Single Word ◯ Rewordify ◯ Text To Speech

Assistive Reading Technology

Single Word ◯ Rewordify ◯ Text To Speech

Speed Reading Apps

Rapid Serial Visual Presentation

This minimizes eye movement by displaying one word at a time in quick succession; the fastest setting is 3000 words a minute, for the bravest of us.

Accelareader

Readsy

Spreeder

Spritz

Sprint Reader - Speed Reading Extension

Sprint Reader is an easy to use speed reading Chrome extension.

Simply select text on a webpage, right-click and select 'Sprint read selected text' from the menu. This will launch the reader window, the selected text is displayed word-by-word in a fixed focal position. The duration of each slide is calculated based upon a word-per-minute (WPM) setting.

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Rewordify.com

is powerful, free, online software that improves reading, learning, and teaching. Intelligently simplify difficult English, for faster comprehension

Effectively teach words, for building a better vocabulary

Help teachers save time and produce engaging lessons

Help improve learning outcomes

Text To Speech

TTSREADER - TEXT TO SPEECH ONLINE

Reads out loud any text with natural sounding voices

Free & simple, directly from your browser

Supports inline-editing as well as txt. files, pdf’s, ebooks, etc

Auto-saves so you can continue listening from where you left it

Natural Readers

Powerful Text-to-Speech for at home, work, or on the go

Upload text and documents or convert to mp3 to listen to anywhere anytime

Los Angeles Public Library ◯ What the Library Means to Me ◯ Adult Literacy Learner Gets a Job

What the Library Means to Me ◯ Adult Literacy Learner Gets a Job

LAPL Blog: 1.15.2020 by Randall Hinson, Librarian, Office of Education and Literacy

For 35 years, the Adult Literacy program at the Los Angeles Public Library has helped adults all over Los Angeles improve their reading and writing skills. Today we're sharing two testimonials about Walk-in-Tutors at the Singleton Literacy Center in Central Library; one from Adult Literacy Coordinator Priscilla Rojas-Naiman and the other from Learner Mark Clemons.

Rojas-Naiman shared her experience in helping Clemons:

A happy-go-lucky man entered the Adult Literacy Center for some help with his resume, though he seemed a bit timid as he approached. He was retired but since he had a lot of energy, he wanted to get a part-time job where he could use his big smile and people skills. He asked to use the computer to create a resume. Since he had a Google account, I thought it best to help him create it in Google Docs. He started asking excellent questions about his phone and computer, so we steered him to a Walk-in-Tutor for help. He then indicated that he had an upcoming interview, so he used the Walk-in-Tutor to practice his interview skills, too.

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Clemons gave praise about his engagement with the library:

I had a purpose in mind by coming to the library. I have a beautiful granddaughter whom I love very much. I also have a daughter-in-law who wants the best for me. My son suggested that I get a cell phone. He decided to get me one, under one condition - that I learn how to use it. I said to myself, 'Where can I go to get help? And who would be willing to help me with my computer?' I thought about it for a while and nothing came to mind.  READ MORE >>

GUNNING FOG INDEX:  8.429

punctuation marks: 29   words: 282  3+ syllable words: 32

In Memoriam: Pat King

In Memoriam: Pat King

Burbank Library: Jan 2020 by Bonnie Yee

The Library recently learned that former Burbank Literacy library clerk and union steward, Pat King, has died.  She had been in the hospital for pneumonia earlier last week and was doing well, so had gone home. She was 77. ​Pat was known for her deep devotion to Literacy clients and workers’ rights and was a strong advocate for the library. She was Literacy Clerk from the beginning of the program in 1992 until she retired in July 2012. Pat will be missed.​

Burbank Public Library Literacy - first group of tutors, 1992:

Anahid Haroutounian, Lee Harner, Pat King (Clerk), Patricia Smart (Coor.),

Millie Engel, Donna Tramell and Susan Spears

Easy Voter Guide Online Now! ◯ LWVC

Easy Voter Guide

Easy Voter Guide Online Now!

LWVC:  1.06.2020

Our beloved Easy Voter Guide is now online! What's in our EVG this election?

1. How to register and vote in California
2. How to vote for President in the upcoming March 3 Primary
3. All about Proposition 13, Bonds for Schools and Colleges

Need more info on other races?

Make sure you check our online voter guide, Voter's Edge, to view your entire ballot and lots of additional help.

Signing up to Vote You must register to vote to get on the list of voters for the March election. The deadline to register for this election is February 18. You are eligible to vote if you are a U.S. citizen, 18 years or older, not currently in state or federal prison or on parole for a felony, and not court-determined to be mentally incompetent to vote. Fill out the registration form online at registertovote.ca.gov or call 1-800-345-8683 to get a form.

When you sign up to vote, you decide if you want to choose a “political party.” There are six political parties in California. Or you can register without choosing a political party.

If you missed the deadline, then go to any pollling place or vote center. You will be able to register and vote on the same day - all the way up through Election Day. If you go to your assigned location, then your ballot will be sure to include all the contests on which you’re allowed to vote. Find your location at sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place.

Download the March 2020 Easy Voter Guide in English and Spanish!

The Easy Voter Guide will also be available in Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean. Please check back on January 10!

Do you live in one of these counties?

Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Los Angeles, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Sacramento, San Mateo, Santa Clara, or Tuolumne.

You will have more days and more ways to vote! Download our one-pager information guide about changes in how you vote.

GUNNING FOG INDEX:  9.405

punctuation marks: 37   words: 346   3+ syllable words: 49

Long Beach Library ◯ Center for Adaptive Technology ◯ WYNN Wizard

@LBCityLibrary

Center for Adaptive Technology

Long Beach Public Library

One of the many assistive devices available at the Center for Adaptive Technology at BJK Main is the WYNN Wizard. WYNN is a literacy tool that reads text out loud, highlights words as they're spoken & color-codes toolbars to support individuals w/ #dyslexia, dysgraphia & aphasia.

We provide adaptive hardware and software, library materials, and library staff to answer reference requests and assist with computers and technologies.

Many of these assistive technologies are also available at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library.

Adaptive Software

JAWS

WYNN Wizard

WordQ + SpeakQ

ZoomText

Dwell Clicker 2

Dragon Naturally Speaking

Adaptive Hardware and Assistive Devices

Hearing Loops

Tracker Pro

Switch Click

Joystick + Rollerball Mouse

High-Contrast, Large Print, + Braille Keyboards

Interpretype (ITY)

Optelec Full Page Magnifier

Handheld Magnifiers

Power-Adjustable Workstations

READ MORE >>

GUNNING FOG INDEX: 19.46

punctuation marks: 4

words: 81

3+ syllable words: 23

Huntington Beach Library ◯ Literacy Autumn Newsletter

Autumn 2019 Newsletter

Literacy Volunteers-HBPL

Throughout the 2019 summer we held many classes and workshops, including a June 5 Grammar Sleuth class, which broke down and built back up sentences with diagramming exercises, and most recently a "Writing Workshop" to teach tutors how to help their learners to love to write. We also have ongoing Citizenship Classes at both tutoring sites (Oak View and Central libraries).

On October 12, 2019, Literacy Volunteers partnered with Dyslexia Voice, for their "Dyslexia Awareness and Education Event".  An estimated 70 to 80% of people with poor reading skills are likely dyslexic; and 5 to 15% of children and adults in the U.S. have dyslexia, so teaming with Dyslexia Voice was a natural fit. There was a tremendous line-up of speakers in the theater, an area for exhibitors, a breakout area for light snacks and drinks, and a crafts room for children. So much information was shared, so many voices spoke for this important cause, and all who attended made the day a success.  READ MORE >>

Next Tutor Training

Jan 23 ◯ 6 – 8:30 pm

Completion of online Tutor Orientation prior to enrollment is required.

Contact the Literacy office at Central, 714.375.5102

or literacy@surfcity-hb.org for more information.