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U.S. Adult Literacy Facts from ProLiteracy

20 Oct

Currently, more than 36 Million adults in the United States of America cannot read, write, or do basic math above a third grade level. You can find more facts by clicking the link. Please consider how the candidates and measures … Read More »

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Ron Shoop Book Lovers’ Forum at the Pleasant Hill Library, Tuesday, September 20, 6:30 p.m.

6 Sep

Ron Shoop Book Lovers’ Forum to be held at the Pleasant Hill Library on Tuesday, September 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. “A Great Good Place for Books” will have copies of the books on review for purchase at the event. A bag … Read More »

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PSC, Inc. Newsletter September/October 2016

6 Sep

Reader accomplishments, election links, dyslexia information, upcoming mystery event, and more! SeptemberOctober-2016-PSC-News

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PSC, Inc. Newsletter July/August 2016

4 Aug

Please take a look at PSC’s latest newsletter. Upcoming events include Ron Shoop, Student Achievements, and Tutor Recognition. Links are included for youTube videos on the brain, reading, and writing. This newsletter and previous editions can be found on the … Read More »

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Project Second Chance Student and Tutor Recognition at Pleasant Hill Library

4 Aug

You are invited to a recognition event to honor all Project Second Chance students and tutors and celebrate the publication of student writings, In Our Words. When: Thursday, August 25, 2016, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Who: All PSC Tutors and … Read More »

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A Mysterious Author Affair set for October 26 at the Walnut Creek Library

29 Jul

Tickets for this year’s author event are $20 apiece. Click on the Eventbrite button under “A Mysterious Author Affair” on this website. The panel of mystery authors will feature Cara Black, David Corbett, and Sophie Littlefield. PSC, Inc. will host … Read More »

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Top Dyslexia Experts Helping California Develop Public School Guidelines

3 May

Top Dyslexia Experts Helping California Develop Public School Guidelines “Dyslexia is the single largest learning disability. It is estimated by IDA that up to 20% of the overall population displays some signs or symptoms of dyslexia, a language-based learning disability. … Read More »

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PSC, Inc. Newsletter May/June 2016

15 Apr

This newsletter and previous newsletters can be found in the Newsletter Archive page, located on the blue menu bar on the home page. MayJune 2016 PSC News

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PSC, Inc. Newsletter March/April 2016

15 Feb

This newsletter and previous newsletters can be found in the Newsletter Archive page, located on the blue menu bar on the home page.MarchApril 2016 PSC News

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All donations go to providing literacy services to residents of Contra Costa County

                  

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  • $100 provides training material for tutors
  • $200 purchases materials to help students with learning disabilities
  • $500 allows us to purchase and keep software updated for use by our students
  • $750 pays for publishing a book of student writings

About PSC

Project Second Chance, the Contra Costa County Library's adult literacy program, provides free, confidential instruction in reading, writing, and spelling to English-speaking adults with literacy skills below a 6th grade level. PSC recruits, trains, and supports volunteer tutors, who work one-on-one with their learners to help them achieve their individual literacy-related goals and empower them in their work and personal lives.

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