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Cards & Services - Computer Assisted Literacy In Libraries (CALL)

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The CALL program offers basic reading skills and English language learning classes for adults.

Las Vegas Library, CALL Program Headquarters
833 Las Vegas Blvd. N. • 507-3500
HOURS: M - Th, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WANTED: Volunteer Tutors and Experienced ESL Teachers!
The C.A.L.L. Program is constantly searching for volunteers to tutor students in English as a Second Language and reading and writing. If you would like to tutor 3 to 4 hours a week at your local library, please call us at 507-3530. We provide training for new volunteers every month. If you are an experienced ESL Teacher, please fax your resumé to Jay or Chris at 507-3478 or Carla at 507-3543. We offer contract work with group classes.


CLASSES & REGISTRATION
You must be registered to attend class. Registration dates are listed below. For more information, or to make an appointment, please call 507-3530 or 507-3446.

Clark County Library (ESL)

tel. 507-3446

Dates:
7/13/2008 - 8/18/2008

Times:
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Registration
Registration is by appointment only. Please come to the 2nd floor of the Clark County Library on Monday, July 7, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. for morning classes (first come, first served) or before 5:30 p.m. for evening classes, for an appointment to register by lottery. (Lottery will start at 5:30 sharp.) Space is limited!

Las Vegas Library (ESL)

tel. 507-3530

Dates:
7/13/2008 - 8/18/2008

Times:
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Registration
These classes are offered Monday through Thursday. Registration is by appointment only. Please call 507-3530 for an appointment. Space is limited!

West Charleston Library (ESL)

tel. 507-3446

Dates:
7/03/2008 - 8/06/2008

Times:
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


Registration
These classes are for BEGINNER and INTERMEDIATE level students only Registration will be held on July 1 and 2, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. at the West Charleston Library. Space is limited! Please be punctual. Please call 507-3446 for information.

Whitney Library (ESL)

tel. 507-3446

Dates:
7/24/2008 - 8/27/2008

Times:
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.


Registration
Registration will be held on July 21 and 22, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. at the Whitney Library. Please be punctual. Classes are offered Monday to Thursday. Space is limited. Please call 507-3446 for information.

What is Citizenship? - Clark County Library (ESL)

tel. 507-3446

Dates:
7/15/2008 - 8/26/2008

Times:
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.


Registration
This class is offered at the Clark County Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 6 weeks. Registration is by appointment only. Please call 507-3446 for an appointment. Space is limited!

Spring Valley Library (ESL)

tel. 507-3446

Dates:
7/24/2008 - 8/28/2008

Times:
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.


Registration
Classes are held Monday through Thursday. Please come to the Spring Valley Library on July 17, 2008 before 5:30 p.m. to register. Registration is done by LOTTERY at 5:30 PM SHARP! Space is limited!

What is Citizenship? - Spring Valley Library (ESL)

tel. 507-3446

Dates:
7/14/2008 - 8/25/2008

Times:
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


Registration
Registration is by appointment only. Please call 507-3446 from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. to make an appointment. These classes are offered at 4280 S. Jones Blvd. on Mondays and Wednesdays for 6 weeks. Basic knowledge of English conversation and reading is required.

NOTE: Space is limited. Please be punctual. 


PROGRAM INFORMATION

Reading & Writing (Adult Literacy)
These classes are designed for adults, primarily native English speakers, who want to improve their reading and writing skills. This developmental reading program takes learners from reading level 0 to reading level 6.0, the pre-GED level. Class materials reflect real-life situations designed to hold the interest of adults.

English as a Second Language (ESL)
These classes are designed for non-native English speakers who wish to improve their skills in reading and speaking English. Beginning classes are geared toward learners who have little or no prior knowledge of English. As learners advance through the program, they will master progressively higher levels of language and workplace and life skills.

Citizenship Preparation
Citizenship preparation classes are designed for non-native speakers of English who are interested in applying for naturalization and want to prepare for the civics and English test and interview required by the United States Citizenship Information Services (USCIS). These classes are suitable for learners of English as a Second Language at the High-Beginning through High-Intermediate levels.

GED Preparation
The C.A.L.L. Program offers preparation for the GED Tests through an online program. In order to register for this course, students must make an appointment to take a placement test at the Las Vegas Library by calling 507-6015 Monday through Thursday, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. If the program coordinator determines that a candidate has an adequate level of knowledge, she will provide him with a user name and password to log on to the program and a data disk that is used to track progress. At this point, students can use the disk to access the program from any computer with Internet access.

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HOW TO GET STARTED

  1. Call 507-3530 or visit the CALL offices at Las Vegas Library or Clark County Library.
  2. Attend Orientation: sign-up and testing (students take an hour long written test to determine their level).
  3. Class Placement: based on test results, students will be placed in a class or assigned a tutor.
  4. Students will be enrolled in the next available class.

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OTHER LIBRARY RESOURCES

Test Preparation Info Guide
A quick guide to the library's books, videos and test preparation software on many educational and career topics.

LearnATest On-line Database
LearnATest offers practice exams in areas such as civil service, teaching, military, real estate, law enforcement and much more. This service features instant scoring, personalized analysis, and an increasing number of job related tests. Available at home to residents of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District with your 14-digit library card number.

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