September 2023 |
Volume 11, Issue 9
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The Insider
The Insider, the monthly newsletter of LVA, Essex & Passaic Counties, will keep you in the loop on all of the organization’s upcoming events.
Once a year, educators from all over the country join with adult learners, community partners, business leaders, legislators, and friends of adult education to amplify their successes! COABE has developed a calendar of activities, resources, and so much more! We cordially invite you to join your colleagues as we celebrate the national Adult Education and Family Literacy Week!
Learn more & Register: https://bit.ly/45UFXc8 Literacy Volunteers of America Essex & Passaic Counties90 Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 566-6200, ext. 217 or 225 195 Gregory Avenue, 2nd Floor, Passaic, NJ 07055 (973) 470-0039 Cristhian Barcelos -Executive Director
[email protected] Jorge Chavez -Data Processing Coordinator [email protected] Valeria Garrido -Social Media & Newsletter Coordinator [email protected] Cheryl Locastro -Tutor Support Specialist & ESOL Instructor [email protected] Marisol Ramirez -Student Coordinator [email protected] |
Greetings LVA family!
As we bid farewell to the sunny days of summer and welcome the crisp embrace of fall, our hearts are filled with excitement for the season ahead. It's a time of transformation, not just in the natural world but also within our vibrant literacy community. The end of summer signifies the return of eager tutors and students who were away, rekindling the spirit of learning and growth. With renewed enthusiasm, we are ready to embark on another chapter of our literacy journey together. In the spirit of lifelong learning, September brings us National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. This year, we're thrilled to participate in a conference hosted by COABE (The Coalition on Adult Basic Education), offering us a chance to connect, share knowledge, and bolster our commitment to adult education and family literacy. In this edition, we delve into a captivating "Getting to Know You" story, shining a spotlight on our dedicated Board President, Sally Rice. Her tireless efforts have been instrumental in advancing our mission and shaping the future of literacy in our community. We are also thrilled to present an inspiring Student Success Story, highlighting Martha's remarkable journey and progress as she learns English as a Second Language. Lastly, don't miss our feature article from USA Today, shedding light on the state of literacy rates in the U.S. It's a powerful reminder of the vital work we do and our impact on our society. As the leaves change colors and the days grow shorter, let's embrace the season of growth and learning. Together, we continue to write the chapters of success, one word at a time. In the News
To view the following stories, copy and paste the highlighted website into an internet search bar.
“How English learners can benefit from college classes in high school” Ed Source. https://bit.ly/46ia39l “How to Identify and Serve English Learners with Disabilities” Ed Week. https://bit.ly/48b4hIa “What to Read When You Need to Start Over” The Atlantic. https://bit.ly/3PIoX3e |
Evangelina is committed to her studies and wants to encourage others to pursue their passion as they work to improve their English skills. “The best is yet to come.”
Tutor Training WorkshopsOnline Training, by TBD
Platform: Zoom (sponsored by LNJ) Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 am October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, & 8, 2023 Online Training, by TBD Platform: Zoom (sponsored by LNJ) Tuesdays, 6 - 8:15 pm November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5, & 12, 2023 Tutor Support Workshops"How Understanding Personality Can Improve Your Tutoring." with, Stephanie Mazzeo-Caputo
Platform: Google Meet Thursday, September 21, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Coffee Hour with Tutorswith Cheryl Locastro
Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 3pm (Themed in-person meeting) Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 3pm (General online meeting) http://www.lvaep.org/workshops.html |
Getting to Know Us
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1 in 5 Americans have low-literacy skills: These charts explain reading levels in the US
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Getting to Know Us
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