We are providing a program at the 2008 Florida Literacy Conference on how to start a volunteer literacy program. More on how to start a volunteer literacy program can be found on our wiki at
http://literacyflorida.wikispaces.com/Field+Services
The programs sponsored by us are listed below. The Conference at Lake Buena Vista May 6-9, 2008 is sponsored by the Florida Literacy Coalition.
Programs at the Florida Literacy Conference
The Next Step: Retention and Persistence Strategies for Adult Learners and
Literacy Florida! Volunteers Annual Meeting
Wednesday, May 7 from 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM at the Florida Literacy Conference.
Library Literacy Discussion Group
Thursday, May 8 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.
Volunteer Literacy Program Start-up
Thursday, May 8 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Sandy Newell,
President of your state volunteer literacy association (LFv)
Contact me at 850-245-6624
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Annual Meeting and Programs at Fl Literacy Conf
We hope to see everyone at our annual meeting at the Florida Literacy Conference on May 7 - 9, 2008. This year we are combining the meeting with a program related to retaining adult learners in volunteer literacy programs. It is set for the first day of the conference, May 7. Go to last month's posts in this blog to see the exact titles and times for the events. Early registration has been extended to April 21.
See You There,
Sandy Newell, President
See You There,
Sandy Newell, President
Family Literacy Upcoming Training Opportunities
Family Literacy Continuing Education Opportunities in April and May 2008
Register for the Family Literacy Symposium next week in Daytona Beach
Click on Creative Connections yellow and turquoise icon at the bottom
http://www.floridaliteracy.org/
Registration extended to April 21, 2001
To Access Florida Family Literacy resources including a new Webinar/video broadcast last week
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Florida Learner Story on ABC
If any of you missed Monica Baxley's interview on ABC in late February, you can view her story here. Baxley lives in the Florida Panhandle. She is a former adult learner and has been very active at a state and national level.
http://abcnews.go.com/WN/LegalCenter/story?id=4336421&page=1
You could share this link with potential funders and community leaders to help them better understand the challenges faced by those who struggle with reading. Baxley is a member of the board of the Florida Literacy Coalition and is also on the VALUE board, the national organization representing adult learners.
http://abcnews.go.com/WN/LegalCenter/story?id=4336421&page=1
You could share this link with potential funders and community leaders to help them better understand the challenges faced by those who struggle with reading. Baxley is a member of the board of the Florida Literacy Coalition and is also on the VALUE board, the national organization representing adult learners.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Persistence and Retention Workshop
Literacy Florida! volunteers and Region I Panhandle Adult Literacy Center Partner on Persistence Workshop on Friday, April 11, 2008
Title: The Next Step: Persistence and Retention Strategies
Description: Tutors and staff members, do you have questions about keeping your learner motivated and engaged in their weekly lessons? Program coordinators, are you concerned about the number of learners who come for a few sessions and drop out of the program?
In this interactive workshop, we will:
· explore activities to help your students remain enthusiastic about learning and committed to their goals.
· look at Best Practices developed by five programs that participated in a project to increase learner persistence.
Date: Friday, April 11, 2008
Time: 10:00-Noon CDT (Central Daylight Savings Time)
Location:
Calhoun County Public Library
Heritage Room
17731 NE Pear St.
Blountstown, FL
Note: Park in the back of the library for access to the Heritage Room.
Registration: email norvellg@ace-leon.org or call toll free 888-585-9013
Title: The Next Step: Persistence and Retention Strategies
Description: Tutors and staff members, do you have questions about keeping your learner motivated and engaged in their weekly lessons? Program coordinators, are you concerned about the number of learners who come for a few sessions and drop out of the program?
In this interactive workshop, we will:
· explore activities to help your students remain enthusiastic about learning and committed to their goals.
· look at Best Practices developed by five programs that participated in a project to increase learner persistence.
Date: Friday, April 11, 2008
Time: 10:00-Noon CDT (Central Daylight Savings Time)
Location:
Calhoun County Public Library
Heritage Room
17731 NE Pear St.
Blountstown, FL
Note: Park in the back of the library for access to the Heritage Room.
Registration: email norvellg@ace-leon.org or call toll free 888-585-9013
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
LFvolunteers Literacy Grant Announcement
We have a new grant program dedicated to Florida's volunteer literacy programs. We are awarding 3 small grants for $300 at our annual meeting at the 2008 Florida Literacy Conference. The application should be emailed to literacyflorida@hotmail.com by April 4. Here is the application.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Programs May 7 & 8 at the Florida Literacy Conference
LFv has three programs at the Florida Literacy Conference. This year our annual meeting is combined with a program.
The following programs and meetings are scheduled at the Florida Literaacy Conference May 6-9, 2008
March 11 is the early registration date for the conference.
Literacy Florida! Volunteers (LFV) Programs and Meetings
The Next Step: Retention and Persistence Strategies for Adult Learners and
Literacy Florida! Volunteers Annual Meeting
Wednesday, May 7 from 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM at the Florida Literacy Conference.
Literacy Florida! volunteers Board Meeting (tentative --being scheduled)
Wednesday, May 7, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Florida Literacy Conference
Library Literacy Discussion Group
Thursday, May 8 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.
Volunteer Literacy Program Start-up
Thursday, May 8 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
To register for the conference go to www.floridaliteracy.org
March 11 Early Registration Rate: $180 Member $205 Non-member
Register by April 21: $205
On Site Registration: $245
The following programs and meetings are scheduled at the Florida Literaacy Conference May 6-9, 2008
March 11 is the early registration date for the conference.
Literacy Florida! Volunteers (LFV) Programs and Meetings
The Next Step: Retention and Persistence Strategies for Adult Learners and
Literacy Florida! Volunteers Annual Meeting
Wednesday, May 7 from 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM at the Florida Literacy Conference.
Literacy Florida! volunteers Board Meeting (tentative --being scheduled)
Wednesday, May 7, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Florida Literacy Conference
Library Literacy Discussion Group
Thursday, May 8 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.
Volunteer Literacy Program Start-up
Thursday, May 8 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
To register for the conference go to www.floridaliteracy.org
March 11 Early Registration Rate: $180 Member $205 Non-member
Register by April 21: $205
On Site Registration: $245
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