Adult Literacy Help Someone Learn to Read
Did you know?
- An estimated 230,000 adults in Sacramento County are in need of help to improve their reading and writing skills.
- Of those adults who are unemployed, 75% have reading and writing difficulties.
- According to the National Institute for Literacy, 20% of the adults in Sacramento County have difficulty with reading, writing, and computational skills necessary to function in everyday life.
What can you do?
Consider being a tutor if you are 18 or older, able to read, speak English clearly and are willing to:
- Tutor at least once a week; attend one 10-hour tutor workshop for certification in The Laubach Way to Reading.
- Participate in one-hour workshops offered during the year to reinforce your tutoring skills.
After completing training, tutors volunteer their time for 1½ to 2 hours at least once a week. Basic materials for tutor and learner are provided at no charge. Tutoring space is available at most library locations along with several other public sites. Literacy staff provides assistance and support as learners progress through the program.
Get involved—help someone change their life through this free program. Remember, the only degree you need to tutor is a degree of caring.
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read?
It is sometimes very difficult for adults to admit they need help. Many hesitate to make that first call but you can help someone make this important decision. Simply encourage the individual to call us if he or she is 18 or older, able to speak English and willing to:
- Meet with a volunteer tutor each week.
- Remain in the program for a minimum of six months or until his or her specific goals have been met.
Who We Are
Established in 1984 with a grant from the California State Library, the Literacy Service strives to make Sacramento County a more literate community. Free one-on-one tutoring using the Laubach Way to Reading is provided to English speaking adults who want to improve their basic reading and writing skills. The Laubach method is based on a multi-sensory approach to learning, with an emphasis on phonics. It has been successfully used since 1930.
Our literacy services staff is ready to help new learners begin the learning process.
Literacy Services
Arcade Community Library
2443 Marconi Ave.
Sacramento, Ca 95821
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 p.m.
Literacy Coordinator
Stephanie Allen - (916) 575-2156 sallen@saclibrary.org
Literacy Representatives:
Judith Alvi - (916) 575-2164 jalvi@saclibrary.org
Teresa Gutierrez - (916) 575-2159 - tgutierrez@saclibrary.org
Mary Van Orden- (916) 575-2158 - mvanorden@saclibrary.org
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