Category: Read Santa Clara

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“Excellent Tutor Resources” — Reasons to be a Santa Clara Reads Volunteer, #6

“In addition to the handbook and notebook supplied with the Tutor Training, the Read Santa Clara staff and Santa Clara libraries also provide many other resources. For example, each library features an Adult New Reader section which includes a selection of books, some with audio supplements, as well simplified newspapers with worksheets. The Read Santa …

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“Terrific Tutor Training!” — Reasons to be a Santa Clara Reads Volunteer, #9

“Read Santa Clara makes sure you’re well prepared to tutor with 10 hours of training BEFORE you’re matched with a learner, followed by a 2.5 hour workshop AFTER you’ve been meeting with your learner for a few sessions. The training is led by active, experienced tutors who know exactly what it is like to get …

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“Clear, Concise Orientation” – Reasons to be a Santa Clara Reads Volunteer, #10

“Orientation provides an overview of Read Santa Clara and describes the role of tutors and other volunteers in the program. You also learn more about the tutor training process. An opportunity to register for the tutor training class or indicate interest in another volunteer position concludes the session, but there’s no hard sell. This is …

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Margaret Edwards Foundation Grant helps teen parents at the Young Parents Center

The Read Santa Clara Family Literacy staff are very excited about the programs being planned for the teen parents at the Young Parents Center using the funding from the Margaret Edwards Foundation grant that the Library Foundation procured for us. There are several foci for our programs under the umbrella of reading for pleasure: In …

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Thank you for supporting the Library

Nationwide, many public libraries are limiting their services this year because of drastic budget cuts. However, here in Santa Clara you’ll find the same services available as usual. Why is your Library different? Well, the City’s conservative financial management and the continued strong funding of the Library through the Foundation and Friends are two major …

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