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California Literacy Resources
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California Literacy Resources
California Literacy Resources is a statewide literacy information network administered by the California State Collaborative Literacy Council. The Western/Pacific Literacy Network hosts this site with support from the California State Library and the California State Library Foundation. For information, additions, or corrections, Please contact:
Paul Heavenridge, Director
Western/Pacific Literacy Network
pheaven@literacynet.org
Phone: (510) 658-4630
Local Provider Database Search (contains graphics)
California Library Directory, 1999 (contains graphics)
California's State Collaborative Literacy Council
Designated by Governor Pete Wilson in California's application for State Literacy Resource Center (SLRC) funds available under the National Literacy Act of 1991, the State Collaborative Literacy Council (SCLC) is a multi-agency collaboration which is responsible for planning and implementing the state literacy resource program in California. The SCLC develops plans for the State Literacy Resource Center of California, directs the preparation and submittal of applications, plans and reports as required, and coordinates and collaborates with other public and private non-profit literacy service providers throughout the State.
The SCLC consists of representatives of the following state agencies:
- California Conservation Corps (contains graphics)
- California Department of Corrections
- California Department of Education (contains graphics)
- California State Library (contains graphics)
- Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges (contains graphics)
- Employment Development Department/Job Training Partnership
- Governor's Office of Child Development & Education (contains graphics)
In addition to the seven SCLC memebers, one ex officio member represents community-based oganizations in the state.
California Literacy Campaign (CLC) (contains graphics)
CLC Programs by County (contains graphics)
California Regional Resource Centers (contains graphics)
California State Library (contains graphics)
Peninsula Library System (PLS) (contains graphics)
California Reads (contains graphics)
This section showcases the best in California literacy resources. Click below to visit these sites. (Note: these sites contain graphics)
News & Events
Read California
This site is a wonderful resource, including profiles, drawings, and book reviews from the California Page Flippers, a group of 4th-, 5th, and 6th-graders who are actively involved in encouraging children to read. The site also has a lengthy list of recommended books for different age groups, as well as resources for parents and Spanish-speakers. (contains graphics)
California Adult Education Events (contains graphics)
National Institute for Literacy Calendar (contains graphics)
About Literacy
California Adult Literacy Statistics (contains graphics)
National Institute for Literacy Facts and Statistics (contains graphics)
ESL statistics (Western/Pacific Literacy Network -- contains graphics)
The Internet Guide to California's Legislature (contains graphics)
Official California Legislative Information (contains graphics)
CA Adult Education Legislative Updates (contains graphics)
NIFL Policy & Legislation (contains graphics)
For information, contact:
Carole Talan, Ed.D., Executive Director
State Literacy Resource Center of California
CA State Library
P.O. Box 942837
Sacramento, CA 94237-0001
E-mail: ctalan@library.ca.gov
Phone:
(916) 653-8032
Fax: (916) 653-8443
This site is maintained by
the Western/Pacific Literacy Network,
part of the National LINCS Program. For information or corrections, contact:
Paul Heavenridge, Director
E-mail: pheaven@literacynet.org
Phone: (510) 658-4630