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L*AC Members

Welcome to the member page where you can find out about the current corps (check out their member profiles to the right) and current members can access the resources they need to complete their service obligations. 

Literacy AmeriCorps members are extremely busy between working in their service sites, planning and attending service projects, working on committees, participating in member development and training, and trying to have a life of their own. This section of the website is designed to be a one stop shop. If there is something you think should be added to make your service life easier just email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Quick Links:

- Service Logs

- My AmeriCorps Website

- City of New Orleans Website

- NOLA.com

 

On-Going Training Opportunities:

- Thinkfinity

 

Online Teaching Resources

- Hazel's Literacy Lagniappe - This site has a ton of resources ranging from links to other websites to an array of assessment tools to a variety of gmaes and activities to try with you learners.

- Hazel's Literacy Resources -This page provides readers with a  list of literacy organizations, training opportunities, and teaching resources for people tutoring students in ABE, GED, ESl, Family Literacy, and youth literacy programs.

- Marshal Adult Education - This website has a project called Reading Skills for Today's Adults on their home page. This project was designed to create leveled reading selections appropriate for and valued by adult learners. The reading selections help build fluency and comprehension skills through repeated reading and guided oral reading.

- USA Learns - USA Learns that helps immigrants and other adults wanting to improve their English and reading skills! There are three leveled programs – First English Course (beginning), Second English Course (low intermediate) and Practice English & Reading (intermediate). The Practice English & Reading course may also be useful to ABE and GED students.

- Dave's ESL cafe - Dave’s Café is a resource for students of all ages learning English and for teachers of English as a foreign language. Features Idiom, Slang & Phrasal Verb pages, a Job Center and discussion groups for students and teachers.

- English Club - English Club is a chock full of resources including everything from lessons for learners to interactive pages such as forums, games, quizzes, chat, 24-hour help and pen pals.

- Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education (SCALE) - Campus-based programs that support college students who work to address the needs of literacy in this country. Great tutor training manual for those tutoring adolescents in reading and writing.

- Study Guide Zone! - This site is a treasure trove of free resources for students, beginning professionals, and anyone else who wants to improve his or her score on a standardized test.

Basic Computer Skills

- Palm Beach County Library - This site has two basic exercises to help learners master the use of the mouse as well as a list of other games to help practice this skill.

 


Member Forms

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2009-2010 Member Profiles

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