Additional Resources Pat Williams 2007-12-14T15:41:59Z 2007-12-14T15:41:59Z

Greetings from ODL,<br /><br /> <br /><br /> I just received information on a new resource that might be helpful for Spanish language patrons. <br /><br /> <br />Free Resources<br /><br />For ELL or Family Literacy Programs<br /> Raising Children in a New Country: An Illustrated Handbook and the accompanying Toolkit for Working with Newcomer Parents designed for English language learning &#040;ELL&#041; can be downloaded free from Bridging Refugee Youth and Children’s Services &#040;BYRCS&#041;. The new handbook, using basic English texts and communicative illustrations, helps teach American norms and requirements for parental involvement in childrens’ schools, meals and nutrition, street and car safety, disciplinary techniques, and other activities. The toolkit is designed for teachers, caseworkers and counselors helping refugee families learn English and adapt to American culture. It includes a wealth of Web links to additional resources. BYRCS is a joint project of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service &#040;LIRS&#041; and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops &#040;USCC<img alt='emoticon' src='http://il.webjunction.org/webjunction-theme/images/emoticons/cool.gif' /> and is supported by the Department of Health and Human Services &#040;HHS&#041;.<br /> <br />Stay warm,<br /><br /> <br />Leslie Gelders<br /><br />Literacy Coordinator<br /><br />Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Pat Williams 2007-12-14T15:41:59Z