New Tutor Training for Low Level Learners

Dear Program Managers and Volunteer Tutors,
As President of Literacy Florida! volunteers (LF volunteers), I am pleased to announce that we are sponsoring a new in-service for tutors, trainers and program managers on February 1, Friday, in Sarasota. This training is for programs needing new strategies to reach the very lowest level adult and teen learners.
Fast Track Reading System for Volunteer Tutors
February 1, Friday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sarasota
Explore the “Fast Track Reading” course developed specifically
for lower-level readers by the Jacksonville Public Library.
The system incorporates a unique, accelerated approach to reading instruction that
focuses on syllable division, syllable types, and other word attack strategies.
LFv is hosting this free workshop at the Selby Public Library, the downtown library in Sarasota,1331 First St, on February 1, Friday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. EST. The library has found proven instructional strategies that work with basic reading students who have not succeeded in other programs. Sharon Hastings Jaskula, long time manager of the Jacksonville Public Library’s award winning literacy program, is the program presenter. Register today by sending your name, program name, telephone number, fax number and e-mail to literacyflorida@hotmail.com. Also include your title (Program Manager, Tutor Trainer, Tutor, Teacher etc.)
The Jacksonville Public Library developed this program with funding from a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), a federal grant administered by the State Library and Archives of Florida.
Check out the LFv blog for information on health literacy, board management, fundraising, grants, recruiting trainers, and how to become a member of LF! volunteers member.
I also want to thank you for all of your hard work and wish you a wonderful holiday and Happy New Year.

Sincerely,
Sandy Newell,
President, LFv
literacyflorida@hotmail.com
850-245-6624