American Dream Literacy Initiative: 10 Years Serving Adult English Language Learners @ ALA Conference

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American Dream Literacy Initiative: 10 Years Serving Adult English Language Learners

ALA Conference: June 23 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Are you seeking ways to expand services for adult English language learners?

Join us for highlights from a new report, “American Dream Literacy Initiative: How 10 years of funding has helped libraries transform thousands of lives,” including findings and recommendations from a multi-year evaluation study.

The American Dream Literacy Initiative a grant that has enabled 188 U.S. public libraries to hold ELL and citizenship classes, build ESL collections, increase computer access and training, provide job training, and more. We will explore building 21st-century collections, a solid volunteer base, and successful partnerships to sustain your adult literacy programs.

Two American Dream grantees will share how the funding enabled them to augment their services for adult English language learners.

Speakers

Kristin Lahurd

Literacy Officer, Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services
American Library Association

Ari Baker

Instructional Librarian Blount County Public Library

Jessi Suire

Public Relations Coordinator Terrebonne Parish Library

Denine Torr

Director, Community Initiatives Dollar General