California Public Libraries…
Addressing English Language Literacy with
ELLI: The English Language & Literacy Intensive

California’s public libraries have been actively working to advance adult literacy since 1984 and family literacy since 1988. Now, to capitalize on the effectiveness of these existing literacy programs, the California State Library is offering $8 million in grants for public library outreach to school-age English language learners.

ELLI, the English Language & Literacy Intensive, was created in response to California Governor Gray Davis’ focus on education and his desire to improve the literacy skills and test scores of California’s schoolchildren. California State Library guidelines require that these programs involve the whole family in the learning process and that they encompass multiple goals and outcomes.

In 2000/2001, 22 libraries statewide received funding through ELLI and proceeded to tailor programs to their local needs. Click on one of the libraries listed to the right to experience an ELLI program first-hand and to get a sense of the creativity and innovation that has gone into the design of these programs.

If you’re interested in applying for funding through ELLI, you may wish to investigate the following:

• Find a school in your county that needs help
  
  
• Glossary of Terms
  
  
• Don’t reinvent the wheel! See what we learned in our first year of ELLI… (Notes from the ELLI Grant Providers’ Meeting May 6^th & 7^th, 2001 in Ontario, California)
  
  
• Get a quick overview of each ELLI program

For applications or more information contact:

Jacquie Brinkley 
Library Programs Consultant
California State Library
(916) 651-0376

 

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