State Aid funding for public libraries in Florida may be completely cut if the recommendations of the Florida Senate and House go through. Many libraries run literacy programs, and most of our volunteer literacy programs use the library for tutoring. This could mean that programs and open hours could be cut impacting our volunteer programs. Read the link below for details to see what you can do now.
http://capwiz.com/ala/fl/issues/alert/?alertid=14792616&PROCESS=Take+Action
Florida's rural libraries, especially, could be severely hurt. In some cases State Aid is half or 100% of their funding.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Get New Trainers
Does your program need new tutor trainers? Then select some volunteers/staff to attend the Florida Literacy Coalition's Train the Trainer Course starting May 4 as a preconference to the Florida Literacy Conference.
Every program needs tutor trainers on site, and strong programs have several trainers. Experienced volunteers are a good source of new trainers. Some may be ready to grow into different roles in your organization.
Recruit volunteers who are computer savy. Often new college graduates are a good source because they have taken online courses to get their degrees. If you can find trainers interested in blending online tutor training with face to face opportunities, you will have a more flexible tutor training mode. Sign up by March 19 for the train the trainer course. Travel assistance is available. Go to http://www.floridaliteracy.org/ to sign up.
Every program needs tutor trainers on site, and strong programs have several trainers. Experienced volunteers are a good source of new trainers. Some may be ready to grow into different roles in your organization.
Recruit volunteers who are computer savy. Often new college graduates are a good source because they have taken online courses to get their degrees. If you can find trainers interested in blending online tutor training with face to face opportunities, you will have a more flexible tutor training mode. Sign up by March 19 for the train the trainer course. Travel assistance is available. Go to http://www.floridaliteracy.org/ to sign up.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Annual Meeting & Programs Scheduled
Two of VALF's programs have been scheduled at the Florida Literacy Conference. Early conference registration has been extended to March 19.
Session Title: Public Library Literacy Update and Networking Program
Date/Time: Wednesday May 5th; 3:45pm to 5:00pm
Session Title: Tutor Tips for Retaining Learners and VALF Annual Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday May 6th; 3:15pm to 4:45pm
The conference will be held Wednesday, May 5 to Friday, May 7 with pre-conference sessions on Tuesday, May 4 at the South Seas Island Resort in Captiva.
Visit http://www.floridaliteracy.org/floridaliteracyconference.html complete conference and registration for information.
I hope to see everyone there.
Sandy Newell, President
Session Title: Public Library Literacy Update and Networking Program
Date/Time: Wednesday May 5th; 3:45pm to 5:00pm
Session Title: Tutor Tips for Retaining Learners and VALF Annual Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday May 6th; 3:15pm to 4:45pm
The conference will be held Wednesday, May 5 to Friday, May 7 with pre-conference sessions on Tuesday, May 4 at the South Seas Island Resort in Captiva.
Visit http://www.floridaliteracy.org/floridaliteracyconference.html complete conference and registration for information.
I hope to see everyone there.
Sandy Newell, President
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