ESL Special Collection Matthew Scelza Project Director Matthew

ESL Special Collection Matthew Scelza Project Director Matthew Scelza, Project Director, California Literacy, Inc.

Overview of the Project Matthew Scelza, Project Director, California Literacy, Inc. 2

Overview of NIFL n The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) is a federal organization that shares information about literacy and supports the development of high-quality literacy services so all Americans can develop essential basic skills. n www. nifl. gov Matthew Scelza, Project Director, California Literacy, Inc. 3

Overview of LINCS NIFL sponsors the Literacy Information a. Nd Communication System (LINCS) n You can search for literacy resources, information, and curricula across the LINCS Network and major national and international adult basic education and literacy sites. n The Special Collections are part of LINCS n Matthew Scelza, Project Director, California Literacy, Inc. 4

What is a Special Collection? The LINCS Special Collections are one-stop electronic gateways to specialized information on high-quality literacy practices and materials for use in adult education and literacy programs. n LINCS Special Collections are built around specific content areas, specific settings or contexts, and professional development topics. n Matthew Scelza, Project Director, California Literacy, Inc. 5

11 Special Collections – Assessment – Correctional Education –ESL – Equipped For the Future – Family Literacy –Health & Literacy – – – Literacy & Learning Disabilities Policy & Legislation Science & Numeracy Technology Training Workforce Education Matthew Scelza, Project Director, California Literacy, Inc. 6

Organization of the Collections n Categories – Features • News and Events • Showcase • Online Discussion – Literacy Resources • Teacher/Tutor • Student/Learner • Manager/Administrator – Quick Reference • Facts & Statistics • Organizations/Associations • Policy & Legislation Matthew Scelza, Project Director, California Literacy, Inc. 7

Literacy Resources are the focus n Free, immediately useful materials • Teacher/Tutor – These are materials that instructors can use in their classrooms. Our focus is on materials that are free and available for immediate download. • Student/Learner – These are materials that learners can use on their own or with an instructor’s help. There are six categories to help learners find exactly what they’re looking for. • Manager/Administrator – These are materials to help administrators with human resource, organizational development, and funding issues. Matthew Scelza, Project Director, California Literacy, Inc. 8

ESL Special Collection n California Literacy, Inc. operates the ESL Special Collection. n Cal Lit partners with World Education and Pro. Literacy America to identify and review materials for the Collection. nwww. literacynet. org/esl Matthew Scelza, Project Director, California Literacy, Inc. 9

Mini-Grants n We offer mini-grants of $500 for exemplary ESL projects or websites. n Completed projects and new proposals are eligible for funding. n Visit the site in Fall 2003 for information about the 2004 competition. Matthew Scelza, Project Director, California Literacy, Inc. 10

Contact Me n Matthew Scelza, Project Director matthewscelza@caliteracy. org 626 -395 -9989 ext. 20 FAX 626 -395 -9987 133 N. Altadena Drive, Suite 410 Pasadena CA 91107 Matthew Scelza, Project Director, California Literacy, Inc. 11