Adult Literacy - Program & Staff
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READ 196 South Fir Street, Ventura, CA 93001 Carol Chapman, Program Manager "We change lives" |
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Our Program and Staff
The Gold Coast Ride for Literacy is April 17, 2010!
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The Reading Instruction for Adults provides free one-to-one reading and writing tutoring by trained volunteers throughout Ventura County. The Ventura County Library has been offering this service since 1984, when it was one of the original public libraries to join the California Literacy Campaign. Our administrative costs are part of the Ventura County Library's budget. Additional funding comes from ongoing collaborative agreements with Ventura Adult School, Oxnard Adult School, various cities and the Sheriff's Department. State grants and donations from government, business, and service organizations enable us to help about 500 individuals each year. Tutoring takes place in libraries, school, community, and jail facilities throughout Ventura County. These sites are managed by part-time professional educators, referred to as site managers. They are available during specified times to assess learners reading levels, interview tutors, match students and tutors, recommend teaching materials and provide support for learning partners. Our main office at 196 South Fir Street in Ventura is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our phone number is (805) 641-4484. |