It looks like the fate of State Aid and libraries is going to drag out through the legislative session which ends the end of April. I have seen several news articles which say library literacy programs could be lost. It looks like many of the larger counties are use State Aid to fund their literacy programs.
Thus the loss of State Aid could be a double whammy on literacy. Rural library funding would be cut by more than 1/3 which means hours, staff and doors closing. Then our stronger literacy programs which are funded by libraries could also be lost. At some point soon, VALF would like to "organize the message" and encourage our students to be heard in Tallahassee. Let us know your thoughts on what could be done.
Census Time
I saw a posting with lessons on the census which is timely. Here it is..
To help your adult ESL students understand the concept, importance, safety of the Census, and how to fill out the form, here is a 2-part Lesson Plan with a variety of activities for Low-Beginning to Intermediate students.
Linda-Marie Koza
707 15th Avenue
San Francisco CA 94118
Phone: 415-717-3568
Fax: 415-379-9192
lindakoza@earthlink.net
Posting by President of VALF, Sandy Newell
This is a two-part lesson. Part 1 teaches about the Census and the importance of participating. Part 2 guides the student through filling in the Census form. It is best to teach them on two different days. Part 1 should be taught prior to receipt of the Census Form. Part 2 actually walks the student through completing the Census form
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