Best of the Reader has 14 titles which come from a newspaper for English Language Learners, the Westcoast Reader. This is one place that you can find very low level titles. Each comes with practice activities and a teachers guide. If you are looking for a quick, easy to use selection, check these out.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Free Book on Speaking and Cultural Terms
"On Speaking and Cultural Terms" contains linguistic and cultural information for 27 different languages in an easy to use and reproducible format. The sections of the book include an Overview of linguistic sounds, Sounds of English, Culture and Language information, Practice Sentences to be used with students and a Bibliography that includes references to additional material you may find useful.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Health Literacy Grant -- Feb. 16 Conference call
A second conference call is scheduled for prospective applicants regarding the 2012 Florida Health Literacy Initiative grant (information below). We will provide an overview of the grant application process and answer any questions. The conference call will take place this Thursday, February 16th, at 10 A.M. Participation is optional.
Dial-in number: 1-800-567-5900
Participant access code: 359700
2012 Health Literacy Grant Opportunity
Dial-in number: 1-800-567-5900
Participant access code: 359700
2012 Health Literacy Grant Opportunity
Monday, February 6, 2012
Adult Literacy Statistics to Tell the Story
Since it is grant writing time, many of you are searching for the most current literacy statistics. For a variety of reasons, a lot of the data you are finding may be considered old. The best data is almost 9 years old and comes from the National Adult Literacy Survey. Census data on educational attainment is now 10 years old--since the new number of those lacking a high school diploma or for those at the 8th grade or lower level is not yet published. This requires you to be creative as you make the case for the need which relates to the grant guidelines or the story you want to tell.
There are many ways to demonstrate that low literacy is a problem in your community. You will want to start with the most solid data based on the National Adult Literacy Survey and link it with current statistics. The Survey was done in 1992 and repeated in 2003 which provided trend data for the first time. Even though Florida chose not to participate in the 2nd survey, county data was extrapolated from the national findings and released about a few years ago. Here is that data.
Other more current indicators of low literacy
Florida Graduation rate is at 80% This link takes you to several publications at the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) web page. You will need to scroll down on the page to see the actual tables with the graduation and dropout rates by county. Florida Department of Education announced the improved rate in December 2011. This rate is expected to go down next year because the numbers enrolled in adult education programs will not be included for the first time.
There are many ways to demonstrate that low literacy is a problem in your community. You will want to start with the most solid data based on the National Adult Literacy Survey and link it with current statistics. The Survey was done in 1992 and repeated in 2003 which provided trend data for the first time. Even though Florida chose not to participate in the 2nd survey, county data was extrapolated from the national findings and released about a few years ago. Here is that data.
Other more current indicators of low literacy
Florida Graduation rate is at 80% This link takes you to several publications at the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) web page. You will need to scroll down on the page to see the actual tables with the graduation and dropout rates by county. Florida Department of Education announced the improved rate in December 2011. This rate is expected to go down next year because the numbers enrolled in adult education programs will not be included for the first time.
Grant Opportunities for Florida Literacy Programs
Dollar General Grant Due February 28, 2012 $15,000 grant
Health Literacy Grant Due $5,000 grant
A conference call is today, February 6, 2012 at 10:30.
Health Literacy Grant Due $5,000 grant
A conference call is today, February 6, 2012 at 10:30.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Filing for Unemployment--an Opportunity
Consider developing a partnership between the literacy program and your library to help with a new demand. Beginning August 1, 2011, some of the rules changed for filing for unemployment. Adults now have to file for benefits online. Previously they had the choice to file online or make a phone call. New applicants also have to complete a skill survey--which is being called discriminatory by some-- for those who cannot read well enough to complete the survey. Adults are scrambling to meet the requirements and are waiting inline at computers in libraries. Learn how you can help....
What can you do???? Your literacy program's trained tutors could help staff library computers set aside for E-Government. Adults usually need longer than the time limits in libraries for their regular computers. Libraries need to set up E-government and adult literacy computers to allow two at a station. I know volunteers are in short supply, but there will be some out there who would be interested. Tutors may be able to volunteer monthly to staff a computer to help someone apply for unemployment --when they cannot tutor weekly. They could come in one day a month. Mondays and Tuesdays are busy days for filing. Snowbirds who get some training in working with those who cannot read well are another pool a literacy program can tap in partnership with their library.
What can you do???? Your literacy program's trained tutors could help staff library computers set aside for E-Government. Adults usually need longer than the time limits in libraries for their regular computers. Libraries need to set up E-government and adult literacy computers to allow two at a station. I know volunteers are in short supply, but there will be some out there who would be interested. Tutors may be able to volunteer monthly to staff a computer to help someone apply for unemployment --when they cannot tutor weekly. They could come in one day a month. Mondays and Tuesdays are busy days for filing. Snowbirds who get some training in working with those who cannot read well are another pool a literacy program can tap in partnership with their library.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Researchers' Symosium December 3
Sharon Jaskula, VALF Advisory Board member, is inviting you to the following free workshop.
The Florida Literacy Coalition, the Jacksonville Public Library, and the Literacy Council of Jacksonville are proud to host a Researchers’ Symposium focusing on Workplace Education, Writing Strategies, Comprehension Skills, and Transitioning Learners to Post-Secondary Education. Researchers from universities across the country will be on hand to share best practices and new approaches.
Please join us on Saturday, December 3 from 1:00-5:00 for this free event at the Jacksonville Public Library (Conference Level Auditorium). Registration is required; the registration link to the pdf with a list of presenters and session descriptions below.
For more information and to register...
The Florida Literacy Coalition, the Jacksonville Public Library, and the Literacy Council of Jacksonville are proud to host a Researchers’ Symposium focusing on Workplace Education, Writing Strategies, Comprehension Skills, and Transitioning Learners to Post-Secondary Education. Researchers from universities across the country will be on hand to share best practices and new approaches.
Please join us on Saturday, December 3 from 1:00-5:00 for this free event at the Jacksonville Public Library (Conference Level Auditorium). Registration is required; the registration link to the pdf with a list of presenters and session descriptions below.
For more information, please contact the Florida Literacy Coalition (800-237-5113) or visit www.floridaliteracy.org
For more information and to register...
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