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Family Literacy: A Catalog of Literature
The National Center for Family Literacy conducted a comprehensive review of the family literacy literature. The literature is presented in a catalog format for users to freely access citations, alphabetically within component areas, that suit their needs and interests.
Download Family Literacy: A Catalog of Literature.
Using Computers in Family Literacy Programs
This resources examines how computers and technology can be used throughout family literacy programs to support children’s education, adult education, parenting education and interactive literacy activities for parents and children to do together.
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Planning for Volunteers in Literacy: A Guidebook
NCFL and several contributing authors from the field created this resource to help programs maximize their volunteer efforts and expand the services they’re able to offer to families in need. Download the book in its entirety, chapter by chapter.
- Download Chapter 1: Assessing Program Needs.
- Download Chapter 2: Identifying Costs and Benefits.
- Download Chapter 3: Involving and Developing Staff.
- Download Chapter 4: Defining Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities.
- Download Chapter 5: Volunteer Recruitment and Placement.
- Download Chapter 6: Training and Development for Volunteers.
- Download Chapter 7: Supervision and Management of Volunteers.
- Download the Resources Appendix.