Veterans Day
On Veterans Day we honor all who answered to a service call.  Soldiers young, and soldiers old, fought for freedom, brave and bold.  Some have lived , while others died, and all of them deserve our pride.  We're proud of all the soldiers who kept thinking of red, white and blue.  They fought for us and all our rights, they fought through many days and nights.  And though we may not know each name, we thank ALL veterans just the same.   ~Cheryl Dyson~
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November 10, 2016
Dear  !

Thank you for your contribution to our organization, we couldn't do what we do with out of the help of people like you!  

Sincerely,

The Literacy Connection 

Gail Borden Public Library Adult Literacy Collection!


The adult literacy collection has been relocated to the low shelving unit just outside of the South Elgin Room on the second floor.   Check it out!
Save the Date - Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2016

#ILGive (pronounced I'll Give) is a statewide, non-partisan movement to support the nonprofit communities in Illinois by increasing individual giving.

On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Grand Victoria Foundation will match the donations we receive up to $5,000!  These donations must be received via the #ILGive website using the GiveGab Platform.  

Here are the important details in order for us to receive a match on your generous donation;
  • Only donations from individuals will be matched.
  • The donation must be received on Tuesday, November 29th via the #ILGive website/GiveGab platform.  We will have a link live on our website on November 29th.
What is GiveGab?  GiveGab is an online giving platform that helps nonprofits raise money, engage donors, and manage volunteers quickly and efficiently. GiveGab offers a full portfolio of simple and easy-to-use products that allow organizations to function in a more streamlined manner.

Tutor Tip
"Signs"
 
 1.  Ask students what signs are and why they are important to understand.
 
2.  Discuss what signs they see at work or in their community.
 
3.  Present the attached handout and help your learner write down the location(s) and the meaning of the sign.  
 
3.  Walk through the library or another location where you meet and look for signs.  Help your learner write down the signs and what they mean in their notebook.  Include other locations where they may be found in the community.
 
Suggested sign websites:

http://www.manythings.org/signs/

  
Chance to Win a $100 New Readers Press Gift Card
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New Readers Press is holding a social media contest where you can win one of two $100 New Readers Press gift cards. All you have to do is show or tell why you like News for You.

How do you enter?
-Follow New Readers Press on Twitter and Facebook.
-Go on Facebook or Twitter and share a photo of your students using News for You or write why you like News for You.
-Tag New Readers Press in your social media post and include the hashtag #NFYnovember.
-Encourage your followers to like and share your social media post.

The best photo/testimonial and the entry with the most likes and shares will each win a $100 New Readers Press gift card. Contest ends 11/30/2016. Click here for the official contest rules. 
Upcoming Training Opportunities
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Oxford University Press Free Webinars


Please note that these  webinars are free of charge , and you may register for as many as you like.

Upcoming Oxford University Press topics include:
* How learners can use mobile technology outside of class, November 16 or 17, 2016

Register for any of the webinars here.

Can't attend the webinar? Watch the recording in your own time. If you are not able to attend the webinar, you don't have to miss out. If you register you will still get a link to the recording of the webinar session in the follow up email.  
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2016 Northern Region Adult Education Conference 
WIOA: Together We Can
Friday, November 18, 2016
Hilton Indian Lakes Resort
Bloomingdale, Illinois
OVER 30 SESSIONS FROM WHICH TO CHOOSE!
Conference registration is now closed. For more information, please call Lynn Osheff at 224-366-8632.   More information available at ALRC website . 
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IACEA CONFERENCE
The Illinois Adult & Continuing Educators Association annual conference will be March 8-10, 2017 at the Chicago Marriott in Naperville. 

The mission of IACEA is to provide leadership, representation and advocacy for adult education and literacy practitioners in order to advance, unify and professionalize the field.
Volunteer Tutor Training

2017 Training Dates 
coming soon.
 
Would you help spread the word about our need for tutors?
73 
Adults Remain On Our Wait List
 
There are 73 potential learners currently on our waiting list. These learners need to be tested before they can enter the program, and are not ready to be matched. We have a different group of learners who are tested and ready to be matched.
 
Matching these learners is our priority as they have been waiting the longest for a tutor. We do everything we can to match our tutors and learners as fast as possible. We must find a pair that has the same availability, and this often slows down the process.  
 
If you are currently waiting for a learner, we are working on setting up a match meeting as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience. 
 
We have closed our waiting list to new additions until further notice.
 
If you have specific questions please feel free to email  Jody or Yadira.

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