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Project LIFT |
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What
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Project LIFT (Literacy Initiative for
Tomorrow) is a free, intensive, comprehensive literacy
program for teens and young adults. Students can enroll
in one or more semesters (fall, winter, summer) to
improve their reading and writing skills, learn life
skills like creating a budget, finding a place to live,
getting a job and building a career. In addition,
Project LIFT will guide students in social media such as
MySpace and YouTube for special projects.
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If
you know of any English speaking teens and
young adults (currently enrolled or dropped
out of school) who struggle with reading and
writing, please refer them to the
Project LIFT
coordinator, Carynn Davis at
cdavis@LVCCreads.org
928-556-0313 |
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Who Benefits
from Project LIFT?
Project LIFT is for English speaking
teens and young adults from ages 16-24, facing the
challenges of basic and low level literacy. This is a
free program.
Goals
Our goal is to help these young
people build and strengthen their literacy skills
(including reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar,
spelling, and phonetics) through workplace, technology,
and life skills, which will ultimately help them to
succeed in school, the workplace, and life.
Student Referrals
If you know of any English speaking
teens and young adults (currently enrolled or dropped
out of school) who struggle with reading and writing,
please refer them to the Project LIFT coordinator
Carynn Davis at
cdavis@LVCCreads.org, 928-556-0313
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Student Assessments
Students will be assessed prior to
start of instruction and at the end of each semester
using the following:
- Reading: Diagnostic
Assessments of Reading (DAR)
DAR Information
More About DAR
- Vocabulary: Peabody
Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT, Expressive Vocabulary
Test (EVT)
PPVT and EVT Info
- Writing: Grade level prompts
using 6 Traits
About 6 Traits
Reason for assessments: To be
able to identify and measure student literacy needs
in order to individualize instruction and promote
progress.
Student Schedule
Students will have a 4 to 6-hour
per week commitment.
Mandatory
sessions:
- 2 hours of direct
instruction
- 2 hours of one-to-one or
small group tutoring
Negotiable
session:
- 2 hours of computer lab
instruction
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Curriculum
- Modified "My Decisions"
workplace/life skills curriculum
My
Decisions
- Phonics instruction through
Reading Horizons
Reading Horizons
- Young adult literature and
relevant text exposure
- Technology exposure
(including computer basics, social media,
information searches, exposure to computer programs,
etc.)
- Students will build
self-confidence and strong connections to their
peers and their community.
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Calling All Volunteers * *
Do you need
volunteer hours for your service organization?
Do you need to
fulfill practicum/teaching hours for your degree?
Do you like to
work with native English speaking teens/young
adults?
Do you want to
share your computer skills with others?
Do you want to
build your résumé?
Do you want to
help make a difference in someone’s life?
Contact
Carynn Davis at 928-556-0313 or
cdavis@lvccreads.org
with any questions about volunteer tutor positions!
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Volunteer
Opportunities
Structured time
commitments (2 ½ - 3 hours per week)
- Direct instruction
(Observation/team teaching opportunities)
- One-to-one tutoring (One
tutor to one learner or small group sessions)
- Computer lab tutors (Direct
and guide students in building computer skills)
Varied time
commitments (Varied and irregular schedule):
- Special student events
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development and
modification
Volunteer Requirements
- Commit to 2 hours of tutoring
each week
- Commit to ½ - 1 hour meeting
per week with coordinator
- Interview with the LIFT
instructor for compatibility
- Read and sign a commitment
contract
- Attend training/informational
sessions when necessary
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