Like Wells Branch we just supply office space and tutoring space for our local volunteer Literacy Council. However, since I'm on their board, I can tell you that they use textbooks and teacher's manuals purchased from New Reader's Press. Also, they are affiliated with Pro-Literacy America which has a lot of useful information. Also, there is supposedly (haven't looked at it myself) a lot of information and self-tutorials for literacy tutors on the Verizon website. Hope some of that helps! Judy Duer Library Director Temple (TX) Public Library [EMAIL PROTECTED]
100 W. Adams Ave. Temple TX 76501 254 298-5707 254 298-5328 (fax) ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Diannek Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 4:48 PM To: Kam McEvoy; CTLS Discussion Group Subject: Re: [ctls-l] Adult literacy programs Wells Branch is partnered with ACC who conducts the classes. All we supply is the rooms for them. They do the registration and supply the instructors. Dianne Koehler Wells Branch Community Library tel: 989-3188 cell: 507-0116 ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Kam McEvoy Sent: Mon 2/11/2008 4:45 PM To: 'CTLS Discussion Group' Subject: Re: [ctls-l] Adult literacy programs Shanda, Here are some resources that might be useful: The National Center for the Study of Adult Learning had some free teaching materials (like "Understanding What Reading is All About" that has 13 lessons for adult learners at the 0-6th grade reading level) available in pdf format: http://www.ncsall.net/?id=35 ALA has some recommended links to curriculum resources, though some of them seem irrelevant to adult literacy: http://www.ala.org/ala/olos/outreachresource/servicesnewnonreaders.htm#c urriculum This link: http://www.nifl.gov/readingprofiles/ provides assessment strategy tool for adult learners. This tool gives you suggestions for curriculum based on what profile the learner matches. Here are a list of resources from the NIFL: http://www.nifl.gov/readingprofiles/resources.htm But this doesn't answer the question that you asked: what materials are our member libraries using for literacy programs? Thanks, Kam Kam McEvoy Electronic Resources Specialist Central Texas Library System, Inc. 1005 West 41st St., Suite 100 Austin, TX 78756 512-583-0704 x19 800-262-4431 x19 fax: 512-583-0709 ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shanda Subia Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 3:55 PM To: 'CTLS Discussion Group' Subject: [ctls-l] Adult literacy programs Hello all, We are thinking of implementing an adult literacy program, but do not want to re-invent the wheel. We would really appreciate any information on programs (curricula, etc.) that are successful in other libraries. Thanks in advance for any and all assistance! Shanda Subia Library Director Lampasas Public Library 201 S. Main St. Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-3251 [EMAIL PROTECTED] I GoodSearch for the Library Foundation of Lampasas, TX. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo!
