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Category Archives: Dyslexia

Winter 2022 News

28 Dec

PSC News Winter 2022 FINAL.pdf – Google Drive Our newsletter has a new look and more information for learners. Take a look!

Advocacy, Director's Message, Dyslexia, In the News, Inspiration, Learner Profile, Literacy information, Newsletter

January/February 2021 Newsletter

1 Jan

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Director's Message, Dyslexia, In the News, Inspiration, Literacy information, Newsletter, Past Events, Student Achievement, Upcoming Events

What’s it Like to Have Dyslexia

8 Aug

by CoCo Adults August 7, 2020

Dyslexia

Library Services for People with Dyslexia

1 Sep

If I am helping a parent find books for their child who is beginning to read, I would take them to our library’s Easy Reader section. But for children with dyslexia, reading is anything but easy.  What can libraries do, … Read More »

Dyslexia, In the News, Literacy information

Sep/Oct Newsletter

1 Sep

News and Upcoming Events include: Megan acting adult literacy program manager as Laura retires. Welcome, Leslie Mladinich, our new Senior Library Literacy Assistant located in East County (Antioch (and Brentwood, once the new Library opens on September 29th). Orinda Books will … Read More »

Authors, Dyslexia, Fundraiser, In the News, Literacy information, Newsletter, Student Achievement, Upcoming Events

March/April Newsletter

22 Feb

Upcoming events, student achievement MarApr2018

Advocacy, Director's Message, Dyslexia, In the News, Inspiration, Literacy information, Newsletter, Student Achievement, Student Writings, Uncategorized, Upcoming Events

PSC, Inc. Newsletter September/October 2016

6 Sep

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

Authors, Dyslexia, In the News, Inspiration, Literacy information, Newsletter, Student Achievement, Upcoming Events

Dyslexia Advocate! How to Advocate for a Child with Dyslexia within the Public Education System. September 17

6 Sep

Dyslexia Advocacy event on 9/17/16! Come meet Dr. Kelli Sandman-Hurley as she discusses dyslexia advocacy and signs her new book. Saturday, September 17, 2016 12:30-2:30pm Ygnacio Valley Library 2661 Oak Grove Rd. Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Space is limited Pre-register … Read More »

Authors, Dyslexia, Inspiration, Literacy information, Upcoming Events

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

                  

You must be a resident of California to donate.
  • $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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