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Do you know an adult who struggles with reading/writing?
by Catherine Foss, published on November 26, 2008 at 2:56 PM
Storyline: Literature
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Did you know that Sacramento has a program that can help adults with basic reading and writing skills? Since its foundation in 1984, the Literacy Service of the Sacramento Public Library has offered one-on-one tutoring with English-speaking adults, helping them to improve the skills necessary to function in today's society.
Let's face it—adults who have trouble with reading and writing face a daily struggle. Imagine the frustration involved with trying to do basic things like read street signs, order a meal at a restaurant or send someone a birthday card.
Even more frustrating is that many of these adults may have children who are attending school. For these parents, reading a book to their children and helping with homework are impossible tasks.
The Literary Service offers a great opportunity not only for the students, but for community members interested in becoming tutors. Maybe you're a recent college graduate considering a job as a high school teacher or a college professor and want to get a little taste of what teaching might be like.
Or maybe you're a retired teacher who still wants to be active in the community. If you're 18 years or older and can devote an hour or two at least once a week, you can become a tutor.
Tutors aren't required to have any special skills or materials to start. After attending the training sessions, which add up to 14 hours, tutors will be provided with all the necessary course materials. Literacy staff is available to help the tutors if needed.
Students and tutors usually meet once a week for about an hour and a half, either at the library or other public locations convenient for both the student and tutor.
For more information, visit the Arcade Community Library:
2443 Marconi Ave.
Sacramento, Ca 95821
You can also visit them at their Web site or give them a call at 966-READ
Do you know adults who have trouble with reading or writing? What kind of struggles does this create? Would you be willing to become a tutor?
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Colleen Belcher
November 28, 2008 | 2:08 PM
I had no idea there was such a program. I've known some students who have had parents whose literacy skills were not very strong and I saw how it could negatively impact their own performance. I think if a child were to see his parent enthusiastic about learning it would be contagious and might spark more of a desire to learn for the child. They might be able to learn some things together. Thanks for sharing this!
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