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- 1. Empowering Adults Through Literacy KellyTyler, Manager Adult Learning and Volunteer Services Brian Cunningham, Project Coordinator for Career Online High School
- 7. Among those withthe lowest literacy rates live in poverty.
- 8. of state prison inmates offederal prison inmates Did not complete high school or can be classified as low literacy.
- 9. flickr.com/bartificial 999,829 adults inLos Angeles can’t read this bottle
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- 14. Key Program Values Learnergoal oriented Quality service Respectful of volunteer involvement Dedicated to empowering adult learners Passionate advocates Diverse Agents of change Always free to the learner
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- 16. Classes and Walk-inTutoring
- 17. Literacy changes thelives of adult learners.
- 18. Literacy builds astrong community.
- 19. Literacy helps keeppeople safe and informed.
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- 28. Brian Cunningham bcunningham@lapl.org 213-228-7540 Sources: TheNational Assessment of Adult Literacy (Department of Education); The Bureau of Justice Statistics Special Report; Bureau of Labor Statistics (Department of Labor); The United Nations; USAID 2012; UNESCO Sources: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy. Kelly Tyler ktyler@lapl.org
Editor's Notes
- #3 In the U.S. today, there are 36 million adults who can't read better than the average 3rd grader. And without basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills, these Americans are struggling to find jobs, stay healthy, and support their families. 36 million American adults need literacy help. ProLiteracy estimates that only 3 million of them will be lucky enough to get it.
- #4 Low literacy adds an estimated $230 billion to the country’s annual healthcare costs.
- #5 Americans who need basic literacy instruction also need financial literacy skills. They struggle with everyday budgeting and more complicated tasks like comprehending mortgage documents, which means they're often the victims of predatory lenders and financial scams causing economic instability and costing us $60 billion dollars a year.
- #6 The effects of low literacy cost the U.S. more than $225 billion in non-productivity in the workforce and loss of tax revenue due to unemployment. Individuals at the lowest level of literacy have a higher rate of unemployment than the national average –14.5% in 2011.
- #7 1 in 5 adults cannot access or use the Internet. Those without a high school education are among the least likely to have access.
- #10 999,829 people in Los Angeles can’t read this bottle because they lack Basic prose literacy skills or cannot be tested due to language barriers.
- #14 The Los Angeles Public Library has 21 Literacy Centers all over the city with part time staff. The largest location is at the Central Library. Paid staff works at each center to recruit students and volunteers.
- #15 Our program has a set of values that we aim to abide by. Some of them are included here.
- #16 Here are three of our pairs: L to R Adult Literacy Students enrolled in one-on-one tutoring: 1,165 Volunteer Tutors: 749 Number of student hours spent with tutors: 45,653 Families for Literacy Program
- #17 Volunteer Teachers and Drop-in Tutors: 136, 108 this year Group classes offered: 2,536 Number of attendees in group classes: 18,998 Sample of class topics: English Conversation, Writing, Reading, Pronunciation, Leadership/Life Skills, Current Events, Literature, Job Preparation, Math, Pop Culture, Art Interpretation, Poetry & Lyrics, Book Club, History of LA, Pre-GED Basic Math, Interpersonal Skills.
- #18 We publish a newsletter 4x per year and always include learner achievements. Some achievements include: Improved vocabulary. Passing the Driver's Test Learned to use the internet to study as well. Feeling more confident about speaking on the phone and in-person. Getting a job or promotion Writing a personal story or poem for the newsletter. “One of my student’s major achievements this year was writing a card to her daughter for the first time. She was thrilled that her daughter cried and then framed the card and hung it in her house.” – Karen Arora, Volunteer Tutor at Robertson Library
- #19 We just wrapped up our statistical reporting for the year on learner outcomes for the adult literacy program. We know that during the past fiscal year from July 2014-June 2015 the adult literacy program: Write checks and pay bills: 34% Share books with children: 28% Help children with homework: 20% Prepare to vote: 24% Vote: 28% Pass the citizenship test: 18%
- #20 We just wrapped up our statistical reporting for the year on learner outcomes for the adult literacy program. We know that during the past fiscal year from July 2014-June 2015 the adult literacy program: Plan nutritious meals: 18% Interact with school and teachers: 21% Access community services/resources: 18% Get driver’s license: 24% Over a six month period 44% of learners will jump one or more grade levels. 20% advance two or more.
- #21 Launched in April 2014, we were the first public library system to offer Career Online High School (COHS), which gives adults 19 and up residing in the city of Los Angeles the opportunity to receive their high school diploma and a career certificate for FREE. This is from an accredited school and As of August 2015, we now have 98 active students and 13 graduates. First graduation ceremony in planning stages for this October. Our graduates have already received promotions at work, begun community college, and embarked upon other education opportunities only available to high school graduates. Self-paced, entirely online, asynchronous, with the support of an academic coach. Students have 18 months to complete the program but have finished in a few as 3 months. We admit new students on rolling admission and are constantly reviewing new candidates. Grants are paid for by Library Foundation.
- #22 Launched in April 2014, we were the first public library system to offer Career Online High School (COHS), which gives adults 19 and up residing in the city of Los Angeles the opportunity to receive their high school diploma and a career certificate for FREE. This is from an accredited school and As of August 2015, we now have 98 active students and 13 graduates. First graduation ceremony in planning stages for this October. Our graduates have already received promotions at work, begun community college, and embarked upon other education opportunities only available to high school graduates. Self-paced, entirely online, asynchronous, with the support of an academic coach. Students have 18 months to complete the program but have finished in a few as 3 months. We admit new students on rolling admission and are constantly reviewing new candidates. Grants are paid for by Library Foundation.
- #23 Reading Horizons is blended learning curriculum that allows for web-based and in-person instruction. The method empowers adult learners with a simple, streamlined approach for learning how to read. Reading Horizons works well for ESL learners, adults with dyslexia and focuses on improving reading for the lowest level readers. Cell-Ed is dedicated to providing the best possible mobile education to busy adults anytime, anywhere, especially those lacking access to a classroom, a computer and/or a wifi connection. Leamos™ (Let's Read) is a simple and easy-to-use pre-ESL online literacy course that teaches non-literate Spanish-speaking adults to read and write.
- #24 Three sources of funding: City of Los Angeles: Facilities and equipment, support from staff, funding for administrative management, professional development, promotion of services. California State Library: Former state librarian Gary Strong had the foresight to write literacy into the state budget and we annually get money from the state which is approximately 1 dollar for every 5 dollar we raise locally. Benefit is having a great network of support across the state. Library Foundation of Los Angeles: Grant-writing, sustaining financial support from corporate and individual donors – supports salaries of 21 half time employees that do the work of engaging students and volunteers in the field. They support Career Online High School. Any growth that we see in the program is likely to be funded through the efforts of the Library Foundation including new staff positions, innovation in services and adoption of new technologies.
- #28 Become a volunteer Financial support Spread the word – let people know about the work that the public library does to bridge the gap