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The LITERACY PLUS PROGRAM HISTORY
The Literacy Plus Program is a nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation that was initiated by the staff of the Hayward Public Library in 1985. It is dedicated to improving the literacy skills of the Hayward community. The early Program focused…
The Literacy Plus Program was created using two basic assumptions:
Learning, particularly reading competency, is best achieved by one-on-one contact between the learner and the tutor….
THE LITERACY PLUS PROGRAM
The primary function of the Literacy Plus Program is to teach reading to English-speaking adults, through the One-On- One Tutoring Program. As new areas of need are identified…
Programs We Support
We support the following Literacy Plus Programs of the Hayward Public Library:
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Our mission is to help break the cycle of intergenerational illiteracy in the Hayward Community by supporting the Literacy Plus Program for adults and Children.
Whether you are interested to be a volunteer, beneficiary , or a donor, joining the Hayward Literacy Plus Council community is fun and rewarding.
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Claudette Tully
TutorOne of the best activities I've chosen since retirement is becoming a tutor of Literacy Plus. It's rewarding because I see progress. It's a wonderful program and very fulfilling.
Wendy Welch
TutorI am a tutor of Literacy Plus because I love meeting people and getting a chance to get out there in my community.
Julieta Martinez
Participant English Conversation CirclesIn English Conversation Circles, people gain self-confidence by practicing English as their second language. The circles offer an understanding and motivating environment. No one feels judged. Everyone learns from one another. Everyone's language skills grow. Join the English Conversation Circles. I'm doing it and I love it!
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