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Stay in the know with your fellow volunteers, read the latest volunteer spotlight, and learn about current events happening in the Volunteer Nation.


Training Update - August

Student wearing a mask

Happy Summer All!

 

In some regions the school year is about to begin and with much uncertainty. When we consider the new stresses and pressures that our students face from changing their learning environment we realize how much more important accessibility becomes. Not only are our books available both in school and at home, but we can remove a barrier to confidence and self-assurance, making it easier for these students to navigate other challenges. 

 

Thank you once again for all that you do - for our students and for Learning Ally!

 

Volunteer Nation Live

 

And speaking of thank yous…our recent Volunteer Nation Live event gave Kevin and his mother Silvia an opportunity to that you directly. If you haven't already seen the video recording of this event, we urge you to take an hour to view it. Kevin is an excellent speaker and we look forward to seeing him again some time, to learn more about his learning progress.

 

In that same event we also experienced the dyslexia simulation, hosted by Terrie Noland, our VP of Educator Initiatives. This special presentation has been an important part of introducing dyslexia teaching to educators, parents, and administrators. We recommend you grab a pen and paper and follow along at home with the exercise, to have a dyslexia simulation of your own. 

 

Office Hours Cancellation August 13th

 

Due to employee vacations and an overlapping staff meeting, we are canceling our Office Hours meeting on August 13th. We will resume weekly meetings on the 20th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

 

dictionary pageComing Soon, Better Vocabulary

 

As we continue to develop our processes and training, we are also refining the language we use to define our roles and the work that we do. The terms Checker and Checking have too many similar uses and can be confusing when talking about our tools. (For example we must check the check-box on the checker's notes to confirm corrections.) To remove ambiguity, we'll begin replacing "checking" with listening, or proof-listening to establish the similarity to proofreading. You may already recognize this change as we have rolled it out through the literature evaluation courses. Soon you'll see it in wider use in other programs as well.

 

Quick Reminders

 

Check out Twist! Join the volunteer Facebook group! Stay connected to the conversation around Learning Ally and how we are helping students.

 

Congratulations Recent Training Grads

 

MacKenzie S., F A., Thritha A., Karen T., Prajanya K., Dashua K., Rachel P., Lizbeth R., Katelyn H., Dimitris A., Donna A., Maisha P., Michael F., Sonal G., Gina R., Barbara S., Roda A., Mary G., Madeline L., Kelsey L., Younus R., Nethuli A., Charity L., Linda L., Emily H., Sophia W., Kara P., Ansalma R., Emily C., Jessica N., Smitty B., SD W., Jonathan H., Jacob F., Kayla I., Sonia Amira B., Simran S., Heather D., Tari T., Kami N., Charity L., Alisa C-M., Deb P., Eric S., B. E.,  Julie B., Gillian N., Maya L., SD W., Miranda K., Teri S., Eveline T., Nick B., Robert V., Shumayal B., Lisa J., Julie B., Amanda J., Sophia C., Melissa Z., Marjan, Kesiya J., Sonia A B., Managua G., Anoushka S.

 




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