e-Literacy News

A publication of Florida’s Adult and Family
Literacy Resource Center

February 2005, vol.1

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Websites Worth Checking Out
Picture Stories for Adult ESL Health Literacy The National Center for ESL Literacy Education features health related classroom activities to encourage discussion and debate for students. www.cal.org

Topics: An online magazine for learners of English This site is a hotspot for English learners from around the world to participate in an intercultural exchange. topics-mag.com

Adults Learning Mathematics ALM is an international research forum for adult numeracy practitioners. alm-online.org

PBS Literacy Link PBS has developed an online instructional system to help adult learners hone their GED and vocational skills. litlink.ket.org

Welcome to the Inaugural Edition of E-Literacy News

It is a privilege to share with you this first edition of our electronic newsletter, E-Literacy News.
This publication will provide adult education and literacy practitioners, students and supporters with timely information on a range of topics including literacy research, funding opportunities, upcoming conferences, and useful online literacy resources.

Featured Articles

Hand In Hand: the Link between Literacy and Health

Many of Florida’s families are challenged with the silent and invisible threat of low health literacy. Read more about this important topic and new health literacy resources made available in partnership with the Region III Resource Center.

Author of The Teacher Who Couldn’t Read to Keynote at Florida Literacy Conference

Florida Committee Studies Process for
Training Tutor Trainers

Calling All Student Writers... Authors Needed for New State Essay Book

News Briefs

President's Proposed Budget Slashes Adult Education

Adult Literacy League, Inc. named as new host of the Region III Literacy Center

VALUE and FLC Hold National Core
Learner Leadership Training

Florida Literacy Coalition Elects Board President

Literacy Florida! Inc. Seeks Board Members

Events

2005 Florida Literacy
Conference
May 11-13
Orlando

March 8-10
VALUE to host Leadership Institute in Washington D.C.

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March 18
Sean Astin to Speak at Love of Literacy Luncheon

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April 4-5
2nd Annual Literacy Leadership Institute to be held in Tampa

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Grants & Resources

State Center Releases New Resource Catelog
Have you always wanted to know more about the free materials that Florida’s Adult and Family Literacy Resource Center has to offer?
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Governor Bush Announces Availability Of Family Literacy Grants.
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Dollar General Releases Grant Application Guidelines. See this and other grant opportunities and grant writing resources.
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FLC Offers Free Websites for Community Based Organizations
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Show Your Appreciation – Nominate Someone for a
Florida Literacy Award
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This publication is made possible through the Support of the Florida Department of Education,
Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education
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