Greetings from ODL,
I just received information on a new resource that might be helpful for Spanish language patrons.
Free Resources
For ELL or Family Literacy Programs
Raising Children in a New Country: An Illustrated Handbook and the accompanying Toolkit for Working with Newcomer Parents designed for English language learning (ELL) can be downloaded free from Bridging Refugee Youth and ChildrenÂ’s Services (BYRCS). The new handbook, using basic English texts and communicative illustrations, helps teach American norms and requirements for parental involvement in childrensÂ’ 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 (LIRS) and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCC
and is supported by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Stay warm,
Leslie Gelders
Literacy Coordinator
Oklahoma Department of Libraries
