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Sep 22 2009, 3:10 PM EDT by
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What other tutorials and things do we want in this section? What do you think of the linking tutorial?
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Invitation draft
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Sep 9 2009, 8:37 PM EDT by
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Here it is:
You are cordially invited to the 2nd Annual Literacy Appreciation Picnic hosted by L.E.A.R.N. (Libraries Empower All to Read Now) Imperial Valley.
When: Saturday, October 10, 2009
Where: Eager Park in Imperial
Time: 9 am to 1 pm.
L.E.A.R.N. Imperial Valley is the valley's adult literacy program and provides services free of charge to adults in the Imperial Valleyseeking to improve their reading and writing skills. Low reading levels are prevalent in our county. Join us in recognizing those who are working to improve reading levels for a better community and a better future. Come and enjoy free food, music, activities for children and adults, and learn more about what you can do for others!
We hope to see you there!
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L.E.A.R.N. staff member
Let me know what you think. Make changes if they need to be made. I'll check back on Tuesday to finalize the draft and get to printing! See you all next Friday!
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Sep 9 2009, 8:37 PM EDT
I think that it has all the required info :)
Very nice!
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Sep 3 2009, 6:34 PM EDT by
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As a tutor, coordinator, volunteer, learner, etc.:
What do you know NOW that you wish you knew before you started?
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Sep 3 2009, 6:34 PM EDT
That I would still be here 3 years later! ;)
I do wish I knew more about lesson planning, learning styles, and teaching techniques. Don't get me wrong, the training that I had was amazing and did give me the information I needed about these things, but I have found that the only way to truly aquire this knowledge and feel comfortable with tutoring is through practice. (Though, watching the Great Start 5 training videos 8+ times did help...) So if there was some way, maybe by osmosis, to gain tutoring experience before actually tutoring, I would have naturally been more comfortable. As this, of couse, isn't possible, I do wish I had at least had some solid adult tutoring experience before stepping up to be a literacy coodinator. However, I am greatful to have had this "immersion" experience. I really feel now that I can handle most anything that is thrown my way. ...except for maybe hungry sharks...I'm not too sure about those yet...
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Sep 1 2009, 4:38 PM EDT by
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As you all may know by now, I will no longer be working at the Brawley library/literacy as of September 11, 2009. I will be moving to the Los Angeles area to attend UCLA. I wanted to tell you all thank you again for your friendship. I have learned many things from each of you and am glad for the opportunity to work together on various projects. Until my position is filled, Rocio and Susan will be coordinating together on the literacy functions. Any questions can be forwarded to them. I will also continue to be available via email or phone if you have any questions. I am excited to go, but sad to leave my friends. Thank you again and see you at the picnic in October!
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Training on literacy functions
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Sep 1 2009, 4:26 PM EDT by
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I am currently training Rocio and Monica on all possible things literacy...I have covered or will cover the tutor/learner intake process, how to conduct a READ assessment, process to become a tutor, tutor training, keeping data for state report...
Am I missing something? I feel like a broken record so please help out!
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Agenda for Aug. 24th Meeting
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Aug 21 2009, 2:35 PM EDT by
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So here are some things that we should probably cover suring the meeting:
1. Budget (including update from Crystal and Norma about Prop 10)
2. Venue (Is it reserved? If not, how do we do so and who will do it?)
3, Food and Drinks (what are we serving? How are we getting it? How much will it cost? How will we distribute it)
4. Entertainment (inluding jump houses, DJ, Treehouse train...?)
5. Prizes (what will they be? where will we get them? how will we distribute them?)
6. Literacy Information (how will we present materials about literacy and our program? Will we be honoring our volunteers?)
7. Invites (who do we need to invite? Will we be sending handwritten invitations? how will we divy up the invites? When do they need to go out?)
Thats all I have for now. You?
~alina~
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Aug 21 2009, 2:35 PM EDT
"Alina, you really have all the stuff down for the event, but I would appreciate it if you would also include in the meeting the recruitment campaign, so that Wayne can provide updates on what we are doing and we can nail down who is doing what for that as well.
Thanks. Connie" ...About a media/recruitment campaign...I will be adding a flyer to the LAMBS' parent component about LEARN and the services...these parent components are for the parents/caregivers at each center that the LAMBS visits...this is in hopes of enrolling more learners with children 0-5
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Aug 17 2009, 3:50 PM EDT by
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My notes from the meeting don't say much about what we wanted in this. So, what do we want in this? Do we just want a list of formatting and style rules or do we want more? For instance, do we need a "how to use a wiki" section for the learners? Ideas please.
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Aug 17 2009, 3:50 PM EDT
yes, I think a basic "how to..." would be great for learners--maybe with some pictures/ screen shots included.
A style and formating guide would also be useful, just to keep a uniform feel throughout the site. (like what we talked about with my schedule) As for notes from the meeting, I don't have any specifics either...I think we mentioned it, but didn't go into detail.
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Literacy Picnic 2009
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Jun 26 2009, 1:21 PM EDT by
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It's good to know it is that time of year again to begin planning the literacy picnic for 2009. We had a great time last year and hope to have an even better time this year. Let's start brainstorming what we need and how we will get it.
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Jun 26 2009, 1:21 PM EDT
"Sure - Why not. I have nothing better to do. Nan" Great! Its been a long time, Nan! Looking forward to it!
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Next Lit Meeting Agenda
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Aug 12 2008, 5:13 PM EDT by
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I take it the next meeting will be devoted entirely to the Lit Fair. So I'll start. . .
*Call Imperial Parks and Rec- I will do this, but I just want to make sure the date is set.
*Don't forget to remind me to call the city and/or Imperial's finest to block the street. . .
*Health card- We're going to be serving food, so we might not want to forget about this one. . .
*Invitations- We need to cordially invite some people/businesses such as the chambers of commerce, Economic Development Corporation (EDD), city officials, IVC, school districts, etc. . .
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Tutor Trainings
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Jul 26 2008, 2:39 PM EDT by
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I'm excited to announce Brawley has hosted two tutor trainings in the past two months. I believe they have been very successful and now we have 5 volunteer tutors. What's the status everywhere else?
PS-Thanks so much Alina, I think you do a great job conducting the trainings
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Jul 26 2008, 2:39 PM EDT
Imperial has attempted one tutor training, but there is very little interest. I've had 2 interested tutors ,but one said that she was no longer interested, and the other just hangs up on me :-( My fliers don't get taken either. And they are all over the library. My statistics are quite sad. Sorry.
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Jul 18 2008, 4:31 PM EDT by
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So I'm sure by now you all heard the good news that Brawley will be supplying everyone with LEARN polo shirts, I'm really excited about this!!!
I need a little help or actually suggestions. The polos will obviously have the logo embroidered on one side but do we want anything else on them? I know Norma requested her name stitched on the opposite side and that may look nice but is there anything else? Maybe a quote underneath the logo?
Let's brainstorm this while I wait on everyone's sizes...
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Jul 18 2008, 4:31 PM EDT
ummmm. . . right? i suppose it doesnt matter. I'm just partial to the right.
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Favorite Quotes
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I was thinking maybe we can all post our favorite quotes, words of wisdom, or little inspirations...I think this would be a cool way to get to know eachother a little better, maybe pass on some words...
my favorite quote is "ancora imparo" which directly translated means "still I am learning" but is commonly used as or translated as "I am still learning"
I came across this a couple years ago and loved the idea.
*ancora imparo*
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Jul 14 2008, 7:01 PM EDT
"I'm not rushing into being in love. I'm finding fourth grade hard enough."
Regina 'Age 10'
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June Literacy Meeting
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Jun 16 2008, 2:33 PM EDT by
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Ok everyone, its good to know we can all finally meet up this month. I know people's schedule's have been hectic so I'm glad we can set a date now. What are the burning items that need discussing for the meeting? I hope everyone can contribute an agenda item; I'll go ahead and add one right now.
*Finalization of Literacy Resource Binders
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Jun 16 2008, 2:33 PM EDT
I second the resource binders! I would also like to add:
1. debrief of the conference (what were some "aaahhhhaaa! moments")
2. Where are we on the newsletter?
3. Where are we on tutor recruitment? (any trainings or orientations coming up?)
4. Ideas for getting the word out about the program in terms of our roles and goals (percentages, tangible progress/success)
5. Ideas for tutor/learner recruitment in places we haven't tapped into yet (prisons, rehab homes...)
6. If that isn't enough....how 'bout a tutor/learner book club? :D
See you ladies tomorrow!!
~alina~
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So ladies we shall just wait and schedule the next meeting until Alina comes back. I believe we will be taking it back to Calexico this time. It should be in about a week or two.
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Jun 3 2008, 2:26 PM EDT
Ummm. . . ladies??? Next lit meeting? Unless we've disbanded and you guys just didn't telll me.
P.S. Try and make room in your mind Crystal. Please.
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Let's Get Talkin'
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May 30 2008, 7:34 PM EDT by
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How far could you get without a formal education? Does illiteracy impact you or someone you know? Can you imagine not being able to communicate or read?
Just some thoughts, hopefully we can get a small discussion going...
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May 30 2008, 7:34 PM EDT
I have to admit that before this job i've taken advantage of reading. But hearing my students stories makes me appreciate literacy so much more. I'm thankful that i've had the oppurtunity to learn to read.
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May 20 meeting
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May 19 2008, 8:33 PM EDT by
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apparently we have a meeting on Tuesday in Imperial...what are we going over so I can type up an agenda?
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May 19 2008, 8:33 PM EDT
I believe we decided on the following:
*binders
*talk time
*free copies contract
*emailing directors about party for learners
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Question: I have my first learner, and I was just wondering if you guys could tell me what you focus on when you go over the kit. It seems like a ton of information, and I don't want to scare her away. Thanks a bunch.
Danielle
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May 9 2008, 1:19 PM EDT by
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Hi all. I saw Mallory's calendar and thought that might be a good route for all of us to take. I, for one, blew it on Google and have never actually activated that calendar. I will be checking in here periodically, so appreciate having that info on hand
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May 6 2008, 12:53 PM EDT by
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Here is the attempt to discuss items for the agenda of the next meeting:
*Creation of Front Desk Binders - I will provide each person with a 3 ring binder and tabs; we will put create binder together
*Danielle - Materials courtesy of BPL
*Newsletter update
*Media - Bookmarks, flyers, info. requests, appt. cards
*Talk Time - A look at Seattle Public Library's chit chat session
*FFL - Each program's FFL?
*Report on Children's Fair
*Lunch - Make sure everyone brings one or has one
*GS5 videos - set for Danielle from BPL
remember these are just suggestions, feel free to add or exclude some
once I have more input I'll type one up for the meeting
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May 6 2008, 12:53 PM EDT
I hope you don't think we're not contributing, but it seems like you covered everything. Stop being on top of things Crystal!!!!!
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The value of what LEARN provides
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May 4 2008, 8:15 PM EDT by
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In my mind, there is little of more value than teaching someone to read. When we do this, we provide them with the keys to the world: a way to move up in their work, a chance to open a book and be transported to other places or share the thoughts of others, the chance to be self-sufficient, in this an information society that requires reading to succeed. Kudos to all of you are giving the gift of reading.
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