{"id":1034,"date":"2020-09-08T21:10:01","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T21:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/michaels225.sg-host.com\/?page_id=1034"},"modified":"2023-12-14T13:10:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T21:10:25","slug":"adult-literacy-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/solanolibrary.com\/services\/adult-literacy-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Adult Literacy Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1618941906853{margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;border-left-color: #eeece9 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #eeece9 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #eeece9 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #eeece9 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_663ae77825147 .vcex-heading-inner{border-color:#eeece9;}.vcex-heading.vcex_663ae77825147{line-height:1.5em;}<\/style><h4 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-bottom-border-w-color vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h4 wpex-border-b-2 wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main vcex_663ae77825147\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block wpex-relative wpex-pb-5 wpex-border-b-2 wpex-border-solid wpex-border-accent\">Getting Started<\/span><\/h4><style> style=\"height:15px;\"<\/style><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<strong>New Student Meetings are online. Learn how to start in our program 24\/7.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Want to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/solanolibrary.com\/services\/adult-literacy-program\/#1651518691753-fc893669-4f3f\">tutor<\/a>? Want to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/solanolibrary.com\/services\/adult-literacy-program\/#1651530697078-be214710-6969\">student<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>To get started, please view the New Student Meeting Video. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OrKqMmJFZ0k\">English<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=11BfCuc0vSo\">Spanish<\/a>)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<style> style=\"height:50px;\"<\/style><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:50px;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">My Solano 2023<\/span><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;13168&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/online.fliphtml5.com\/amurj\/utbh\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.fliphtml5.com\/amurj\/embh\/\" class=\"wpex-no-underline wpex-inherit-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Writing Challenge 2021<\/span><\/a><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;9691&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/online.fliphtml5.com\/amurj\/embh\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.fliphtml5.com\/amurj\/zmry\/\" class=\"wpex-no-underline wpex-inherit-color\" title=\"Write to Read: Writings of Solano County Library Adult Literacy Students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Writing Challenge 2020<\/span><\/a><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;4035&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/online.fliphtml5.com\/amurj\/zmry\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Poetry Challenge 2020<\/span><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;4036&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/online.fliphtml5.com\/amurj\/jpoo\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<em>CLICK IMAGE BELOW<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9144&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.newsforyouonline.com\/&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<em>CLICK IMAGE BELOW<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4597&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/abdodigital.com\/&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<strong>Prospective Student Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you need help with your reading, writing or English speaking skills?\u00a0 Adults come to the library&#8217;s literacy program with a variety of goals.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read to their children<\/li>\n<li>Help their children with homework<\/li>\n<li>Get a job<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Adults can improve their literacy skills when they are given encouragement, guidance and appropriate materials.\u00a0Trained volunteers help with free tutoring.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adult Learner Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be at least 16 years old and not attending\u00a0high school<\/li>\n<li>Live in Solano County.<\/li>\n<li>Read at or below the 8th grade level<\/li>\n<li>Able to meet twice a week for 1 \u00bd hours each time<\/li>\n<li>Commit to at least 6 months of tutoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_message icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-bullhorn&#8221;]Welcome back to the library tutors and students! Interested in becoming a library <a href=\"https:\/\/solanolibrary.com\/services\/adult-literacy-program\/#1651518691753-fc893669-4f3f\">tutor<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/solanolibrary.com\/services\/adult-literacy-program\/#1651530697078-be214710-6969\">student<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>Literacy Services now offers services in-person and online for adult students. All branches are open and do not require an appointment. Tutoring pairs can meet anywhere in the library, including study rooms. Tutoring pairs can also meet online.<\/p>\n<p>We also have online resources available below under <a href=\"https:\/\/solanolibrary.com\/services\/adult-literacy-program\/#1651518256417-951e9ccf-c17d\">ONLINE RESOURCES<\/a>. These are all free and can be accessed from your phone, tablet, or computer.<\/p>\n<p>If you are currently a literacy student or tutor, please contact your program assistant at <a href=\"mailto:literacy@solanocounty.com\">literacy@solanocounty.com<\/a> to receive the most current weekly online Zoom training schedule.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Students Updates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We continue to have online Zoom classes and in-person learning opportunities in branches.<\/p>\n<p>If you are not currently a student, please watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OrKqMmJFZ0k\">New Student Meeting Video<\/a> and contact the Literacy Office at 707-784-1526 to schedule your personal interview.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteer Tutor Updates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tutor training and Roundtables are held in-person unless specified otherwise. Workshops and additional trainings will be offered online, unless specified otherwise.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you would like to learn more about utilizing online tools, please contact your program assistant at<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:literacy@solanocounty.com\">literacy@solanocounty.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Literacy staff is available for questions or support via phone or email. 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skills.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No experience necessary<\/li>\n<li>Flexible hours<\/li>\n<li>We prepare you and supply all materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tutor Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At least 18 years old<\/li>\n<li>Average reading and writing skills<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to make a 6 month commitment<\/li>\n<li>Interest in helping another adult.\u00a0 No teaching experience needed!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"background: white;\"><b><span style=\"color: #201f1e;\">TUTOR TRAINING\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"background: white;\">Training dates and locations subject to change depending on county and library guidelines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"background: white;\">To speak with someone in the Literacy Office, please call 707-784-1526 or 1-800-450-7885.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]<style> style=\"height:15px;\"<\/style><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" 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If you need resources that are for members only, please contact your Literacy Program Assistant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599603665831{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column]<h1 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h1\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Additional Information<\/span><\/h1><style> style=\"height:15px;\"<\/style><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;modern&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Family Literacy&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1599604136962-6c0153fe-1c4c&#8221;][vc_column_text]The Family Literacy program is for learners who have a <strong>preschool aged child<\/strong>. This program is built upon the premise that the\u00a0<strong>parent<\/strong>\u00a0is a child&#8217;s first and foremost\u00a0<strong>teacher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Family Literacy seeks to break the cycle of illiteracy by enabling adults to <strong>support<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>enhance<\/strong>\u00a0the emerging\u00a0<strong>literacy needs<\/strong>\u00a0of their children. Families receive\u00a0<strong>free children\u2019s books<\/strong>\u00a0along with\u00a0<strong>instruction<\/strong>\u00a0on how to read to children.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At least one adult in the family is receiving literacy instruction.<\/li>\n<li>At least one child in the family is under 5 years of age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Literacy Staff&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1599603997572-17643d76-ee87&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Contact: 707-784-1526<br \/>\nOffice Hours: M-Th\u00a0 10-6 p.m., F 10-5 p.m., Weekends-Closed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tim Madigan, Literacy Program Manager<\/p>\n<p>David Lewis, Sr. Program Assistant &#8211; Fairfield and Suisun Branches<\/p>\n<p>Katie Cordova, Program Assistant &#8211; Dixon and Vacaville Branches<\/p>\n<p>Shauntel Jacob, Program Assistant &#8211; Rio Vista and Vallejo Branches<\/p>\n<p>Teresa Lavell, Program Assistant &#8211; Reach Out and Read Program and Family Literacy<\/p>\n<p>Barbara McGee, Office Assistant<\/p>\n<p>Bernadette Boss, Library Aide[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Reach Out and Read&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1599604103620-7c68379a-c702&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a title=\"Reach Out and Read\" href=\"http:\/\/www.reachoutandread.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reach Out and Read<\/a>\u00a0recognizes\u00a0<strong>pediatric checkups<\/strong>\u00a0as a opportunity to\u00a0<strong>encourage parents<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0<strong>read aloud<\/strong>\u00a0to their\u00a0<strong>children<\/strong>. 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