The Tower Road Branch of the Alachua County Library Districtis now an

“American Dream” Library!

Presenter: Librarian Patricia Carr

Headquarters Branch, 401 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601

www.aclib.us * 352-334-3940 * pcarr@aclib.us

Maria Chavez-

Hernandez

“Libraries Change

People’s Lives Award”

presented to

Alachua County

Library District

2017

http://www.ala.org/advocacy/literacy/americandream

Mission Statement:

Alachua County Library District: a key to building

a better community by creating opportunities to

participate, connect and discover.

Our PartnersTeaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Alachua County Public Schools

• Kamil Leavitt

University of Florida

• Dr. Timothy M. Vetere, Ph.D • Barbara Elliott

Santa Fe College

Assistant Clinical Professor of

ESOL/Bilingual Education

School of Teaching and Learning

College of Education

ESOL/Immigrant Family

Liaison Specialist

ESOL/Immigrant Program

Instructor, ESOL

Humanities and Foreign Languages

English for Academic Purposes

Collaborating with Strangers (CoLAB) Workshops

Bess Gail de FarberGrants Manager, Smathers Libraries

University of Florida

We also partnered with Bess Gail de Farber.

By the end of this presentation, participants will:1. Obtain an overview of the American Dream Literacy Initiative

- grant application- guidelines- requirements

2. Learn how grant funds were used to establish a project called:“English Language Learners (ELLs) Excel!”Participate, Connect, Discover”

3. Gain tips for expanding ESOL services in apublic library setting such as:

- Literacy through the Arts Programming and Services- Technology - apps for TESOL using iPads- Collaborating with Strangers Workshops

(CoLAB Planning Series)

Handouts4. ALA’s In the Spotlight: Tips for ALA Spokespersons

5. Tips for conducting oral history interviewsSample: DEED OF GIFT WaiverSample: Photo/Audio/Video Release Waiver

6. Ideas for TESOL “Literacy Through the Arts”

Social Mixers

First, here’s an overview of theAmerican Dream Literacy Initiativegrant application.Visit: https://apply.ala.org/americandream2019/guidelines

Sample Budget

Publicity - $500Printing, design, and distribution to promote the program

Technology - $7,500Laptops for self-paced English Language Learning

Other Expenses - $2,000Equipment for learning stations

Monthly ESOL Club – Transportation: Trains, Planes, and Buses

American Dream Interim Report Form

Submit the following to Brian Russell brussell@ala.org by July 1, 2019.

1. Please briefly describe your American Dream Initiative activities, summarizing any shift in strategy or program plan since your proposal was submitted. Please note: significant shifts in plan are subject to approval by the ALA Public Programs Office. If you have already sought and gained approval for a shift to your plan, please note below.

2. Please describe any significant variances in your proposed budget, or budgeting strategy since your proposal was submitted. Please note: significant shifts in plan are subject to approval by the ALA Public Programs Office. If you have sought and gained approval from the ALA Public Programs Office for a budget variance, please note below, providing the new overall budget.

Art Lesson During our Weekly Intermediate ESOL Class

In partnership with the Library District’s Literacy Department

Volunteer Teacher Hilda Hatzell

Guidelines for completing andsubmitting the application

All applications must be submitted online. Click here to start your application.

The completed application must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. (EST), December 14, 2018.

Applications can be saved, accessed, and edited prior to submitting the final copy.

Click here to preview and print a PDF copy of the online application and budget. (PDF, 200KB)

You may view or print your application materials at any time by logging in. Please save a copy of the completed application for your files.

Bess de FarberGrants ManagerGeorge A. Smathers LibrariesUniversity of Floridabdefarber@ufl.eduLibrary WestPO Box 117000Gainesville, FL 32611-7000352-273-2519https://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/funding

Bess de FarberGrants ManagerGeorge A. Smathers LibrariesUniversity of Floridabdefarber@ufl.eduLibrary WestPO Box 117000Gainesville, FL 32611-7000352-273-2519

Timothy M. Vetere, Ph.D.Assistant Clinical Professor of ESOL/Bilingual EducationUniversity of FloridaTimothy.Vetere@coe.ufl.edu

2-287 Norman HallPO Box 117048Gainesville, FL 32611-7048352-294-6966

Literacy Through the Arts Programming included:Drama, ImprovisationPublic SpeakingDancingArt Lessons - Modern Art& Traditional ChineseBrush PaintingPhotographyAn Art Show for ELLs

What’s your “Coming to America” story?

Our team expands to

include volunteer

Robert Stone, a

professional folklorist,

who has agreed to

help us conduct oral

history interviews!

Oral

History

Collections

TEAM TOWER Technology

• 18 Apple iPads

• 18 tri-fold slip cases

• 1 rolling, locking, recharging station

• 1 Marantz digital recorder

• 1 digital camera

Thank you, ALA! Thank you, Dollar General Literacy Foundation!

The Tower Road Branch of the Alachua County Library Districthad a budget in three categories, but we saved money on technology.

Collection DevelopmentPrint, digital, software, and online resources $ 1,516 $1,725

TechnologyLaptops, tablets, e-readers, etc. $ 8,296 $7,004

OtherArt supplies, etc. $ 188 $ 421

Personnel – Art Teachers $ 0 $ 850

Total: $10,000 $10,000

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Success Stories,

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Quantitative Data

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Project Outcome!

Qualitative results – Project Outcome

“The art at every age level was fantastic. The categories were instructive.”

Question: What did you like best about the program?

“The interaction of new people from multi-cultures. It was fun & encouraged me to come to the library more often.”

“It’s very interactive and useful. You can learn about American & others cultures.”

“This program help for better communication in English with the other person and help to know and practice new and more words.”

“It is practical and helpfulto my daily living.”

“Getting to know someone from another country.”

Teacher

It’s very interactive!

“The program is veryinteresting . I like it.”“English conversation program”

“Communicating with local people and learn their life and American culture.

“The good teacher I learn a lot with him.”

“How easy it was to communicate with one another”

“Listening music or news then try to record what you were doing.”

Opportunities to speak

Dear volunteers,

You make a difference! Did you know that some of our ELLs:

Are on the frontline helping patients fight the corona virus?

Are helping other scientists find the cure for cancer?

Are making progress in the sciences and other fields of study?

Are writing books and peer-reviewed articles?

Are presenting research at international conferences and conventions?

Are making friends, raising families, and building a blessed community?

You empowered them!

Our sustainability plan includes an annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, but this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are planning a virtual tribute to show our appreciation to volunteers.

We provided lessons in photography, modern art andtraditional Chinese brush painting.

Intermediate ESOL ClassIn partnership with the Library District’s Literacy Department

Volunteer Teacher Hilda Hatzell

Please visit: www.aclib.us/literacy

Contact the Literacy Program! literacy@aclib.usSheila Bishop, Literacy Coordinator, sbishop@aclib.us (Se habla español)Jeremy Merritt, Literacy Specialist, jmerritt@aclib.us

This program drew 27 attendees!We filmed a video of this professional presentation too!

Timothy M. Vetere, Ph.D.Assistant Clinical Professor of ESOL/Bilingual EducationUniversity of FloridaTimothy.Vetere@coe.ufl.edu

2-287 Norman HallPO Box 117048Gainesville, FL 32611-7048352-294-6966

Kamil Leavitt, center above, and Gloria Schwartz, left, below, from Alachua County Public Schools provided in-kind service

hours and helped us teach English at several events. Kamil LeavittESOL/Immigrant Family Liaison Specialistleavittkl@gm.sbac.edu(352) 955-6707(serves all public schools and charter schools, EXCEPT Finley Elementary, Westwood Middle, Gainesville High).

Gloria V. SchwartzESOL/Immigrant Family Liaison Specialist(352) 955-6707schwartzgv@gm.sbac.edu(serves Finley Elementary, Westwood Middle, Gainesville High)

Barbara ElliottESL InstructorHumanities & Foreign LanguagesSanta Fe College3000 NW 83rd StreetGainesville, FL 32606270-970-1360Barbara Elliott barbara.elliott80@sfcollege.edu

Results

Comparison: January 2019 to June 2019

Overall, our statistics for all programs listed under our Conversational English Program showed a significant increase.

January 2019 June 2019

Appointments or events: 81 Appointments or events: 96

Serving how many people? 194 Serving how many people? 333

Volunteer hours: 137 Volunteer hours: 245

Waiting list: 35 Waiting list: 27

Sustainability Plans

Volunteer Appreciation, Retention, and Recruitment

Develop and Maintain Partnerships with Community Leaders

Network with Strangers and Potential Partners to Generate More Ideas

Offer online surveys to collect data and assess the current needs of English Language Learners

Provide virtual programming and curb-side services during the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine

Promote International Recipes Activity Badge for our Adult Summer Reading Program

“Celebrate! Words to Live By” Art Show for English Language Learners – We are going virtual this year!

We can apply for one more grant with the

American Dream Literacy Initiative

Recommendations

by Dr. Timothy M. Vetere, Ph.D:

Babbel

Beelinguapp: Learn Languages

Busuu

Duolingo

Phrasal Verbs Machine

The English Conversation Practice

by Talk English

Improve English: Word Games

Learn English Grammar (US Edition)

Educreations Interactive Whiteboard

Sustainability Plans

Mission Statement:

Alachua County Library District:

a key to building

a better community

by creating opportunities to

participate, connect and discover.

Here’s an added incentive to apply for the next cycle of the

American Dream Literacy Initiative:

Public libraries, even those who have already been awarded a

grant award, are still eligible to apply for another $10,000

American Dream Literacy Initiative grant award one more time.

I believe the next grant cycle is currently on pause, due to the

COVID 19 pandemic, but keep checking for updates at the

official website at:

http://www.ala.org/advocacy/literacy/americandream

Questions, Comments or Suggestions?

Librarian Patricia Carr

Headquarters Branch, 401 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601

www.aclib.us * 352-334-3940 * pcarr@aclib.us

Thank you!