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"We
make a living by what we get, but we make a life by
what we give."
Winston Churchill
"For everyone, everywhere, literacy is, along with
education in general, a basic human right.... Literacy
is, finally, the road to human progress and the means
through which every man, woman and child can realize
his or her full potential."
Kofi Annan
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Literacy
Volunteers of Greater Sanford is part of a national and international
literacy organization called ProLiteracy. For more information,
go to their website: www.proliteracy.org
For a great way to learn about tutoring adult learners, look
into the free online resources on EdNet's site. You can create
a user account for free and view sample lesson plans, take trainings,
learn about conferences, etc. www.proliteracyednet.org
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Here
are three more great resources:
- 211
Maine. This is a comprehensive, statewide directory
of health and human services. You may also call 2-1-1,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for information. http://www.211maine.org
- Literacy
Information and Communication System. This website
offers a variety of publications, some of which are
free if you download the PDF. http://lincs.ed.gov
- New
England Literacy Resource Center. Located in Boston,
it offers a variety of helpful resources and is part
of World Education. http://www.nelrc.org
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