Resources for Literacy Providers
A Literacy Provider is any program offering free or low cost direct literacy services for children, adolescents and/or adults, including school tutoring programs, basic literacy, GED and ESOL.
Literacy Network (Lit Net)
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Cleveland Reads coordinates and strengthens literacy efforts in response to local literacy organizations, which encompass after-school programs for youth, basic skills and GED for adults, and English as a Second Language for immigrants, have a common goal: they are organized and directed by individuals working towards a more literate society.
Literacy organizations desired a process to come together in order to address common interests and problems, to effectively respond to new challenges, and to strengthen their service delivery. As a result, Cleveland Reads formed the Literacy Network (Lit Net) to focus on the enhancement of programming and services and encourage partnerships and collaborations through quarterly meetings.
One of the many benefits for Lit Net members is to advise and make recommendations to Cleveland Reads' Board and the Cleveland Reads staff as representatives who serve on Cleveland Reads' Board of Trustees. Furthermore, literacy staff is afforded many opportunities for accessing the latest literacy materials and keeping skills sharp through best practices and training opportunities. (See Lit Net Benefits for the list of additional benefits.)
All members are listed in Cleveland Reads "Directory of Literacy Services in Greater Cleveland," an invaluable publication updated yearly that identifies member sites, types of available programs, and population served. The Directory, which is free to Lit Net members, is also available to public institutions and agencies, and associate organizations.
Cleveland Reads sees the Literacy Network as a valuable resource for a higher level of networking, strategic alliance, and new partnerships
Complete listing of Lit Net eligibility requirements and membership benefits. Application
Please contact Cleveland Reads at 216-436-2222 if you have any questions.
Tutor Training
Cleveland Reads provides specialized tutor training sessions for literacy providers' volunteers.
Directory of Literacy Services for Greater Cleveland
Each year Cleveland Reads reaches out to and researches Greater Cleveland's literacy programs to obtain up-to-date information, which is used to publish a directory of local literacy services. The directory is intended to help service providers, agency, organizational, and institutional personnel refer potential learners and volunteers to the programs that best meet their needs and educational level. Furthermore, the directory facilitates networking and resource sharing among providers.
To obtain a copy of the Directory of Literacy Services call the Literacy Hotline, 216-436-2222 or e-mail clevelandreads@uws.org
Lit Kits for KidsTM
Cleveland Reads develops and markets Lit Kits for Kids - tools designed to give reading tutors working with primary school students everything they need to turn at-risk readers into accomplished ones. More
Tutor Integration Manual
Cleveland Reads developed the Tutor Integration Manual to serve as a step-by-step guide and provide insight to effectively integrate volunteer tutors into literacy agencies. The manual flows chronologically and includes helpful information on writing a tutor job description, supplying adequate training, matching tutors and learners, keeping records, and tips for tutor retention. The manual also includes several sample forms and documents to assist in the process.
