"If You Give a Child a Book," a 10News – ABC San Diego KGTV half hour special, airs next Thursday, Jan. 23, at 7:30 p.m. Tune in to see how San Diego Council on Literacy affiliated programs are working to improve literacy outcomes in our community! 📚📖
San Diego Council on Literacy
The San Diego Council on Literacy unites the community to support literacy. Through our shared interventions, more people read.
We represent a network 30 affiliated literacy program partners that annually provide services to 170,000 residents of all ages, at no cost. The SDCOL and its partners are responding to data which shows that 23% of adults in San Diego county do not have basic literacy skills. And this enhances quality of life for all. Members include:
- American Academy of Pediatrics, CA Chapter 3, Reach Out and
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A message from our community partner SDG&E: To help protect communities in our region, San Diego Gas & Electric may need to shut off power in certain areas as a last resort to help reduce fire risk. These are known as Public Safety Power Shutoffs, or PSPS. Here are a few resources and tips to help keep you safe. To find real-time PSPS updates and resources, please visit sdge.com/ready or download the no cost “Alerts by SDG&E” app at sdge.com/PSPSapp

Please enjoy these photos from our Literacy Champions Reception & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on December 11, 2024 at National University Spectrum Campus. This is an annual event to celebrate the people, organizations and companies who are positively impacting literacy in San Diego County.
Congratulations to Chelsea Eggli Genack on her Collaborative Award for Literacy; the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club, Mission Federal Credit Union, and Kaiser Permanente—San Diego for their Leadership Awards for Literacy; and Robert (Bob) Walcher (award accepted by The Walcher Family), Carrie Scott, and Nyla Henry for being inducted into the Literacy Hall of Fame.
Thank you to Gregory Smith, Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District, for his inspirational presentation as Honorary Chair of the Host Committee.

A message from our sponsors:
Need help with your energy bill? SDG&E provides assistance programs to help you with your monthly energy bill which can include up to a 30% discount. Find out if you qualify at sdge.com/assistance.
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The California Reading Summit is just 2 weeks away. Register today! It's free, virtual, and will be recorded but registration is required. Don't miss this special event!
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Dear Friends,
Please enjoy this 2024 Fall/Winter edition of the San Diego Council on Literacy's "Voice of Literacy" newsletter!
Download Our 2024 Fall Newsletter | San Diego Council on Literacy

SDCOL facilitated a free training last week to support community literacy programs that provide tutoring services to learners of all ages. Representatives from seven affiliated literacy programs came together to build their knowledge of the science of reading and learn evidence-based instructional practices to share with their staff and tutors. Professional development for community literacy programs helps to ensure that tutors are prepared to meet the diverse literacy needs of students during after school programs, in-school tutoring sessions, and adult literacy programs. A special thank you to Tannia at Community Housing Works for hosting the training space!

Powerful piece by local literacy advocate John Corcoran. Please take a few minutes to read and share with others who want to be part of the solution. Thank you Hanford Sentinel for publishing.
👏👏John Corcoran Foundation
"In a nation that claims to value equal opportunity, how can we knowingly leave millions of children and adults behind? I insist that literacy must become an apolitical issue, one that everyone can embrace regardless of political persuasion. We can’t create a truly equitable society without ensuring that every person has access to effective, explicit, evidence-based literacy instruction.
Now is the time to break our cycle of failure and teach America to read."
Read Now: John Corcoran's Guest Commentary in the Hanford Sentinel
https://hanfordsentinel.com/opinion/columnists/the-truth-about-reading-literacy-is-equity-guest-commentary/article_365e31c8-85a5-11ef-b197-9b20ba3a6d7b.html

HAVE YOU VISITED THE NEW MY ENERGY CENTER? SDG&E’s My Account has transitioned to My Energy Center! This new, user-friendly site makes it easier to understand your energy bill and manage your energy use in one place. Learn more at sdge.com/MEC.

Thank you to DEEP San Diego for organizing San Diego’s first Science of Reading Symposium! Please join local educators and literacy advocates for this free learning opportunity on October 18th! Lunch & discussion to follow the presentation.
Thank you 10News – ABC San Diego KGTV for your ongoing support of literacy programming in San Diego!

Great opportunity to support the San Diego Council on Literacy while shopping for jewelry! Thank you, Kendra Scott UTC!💍💎
When: Saturday, Sept. 14th 4-6PM
Where: Kendra Scott store, Westfield UTC
Can’t make it? You can shop online Sept. 14-15 with code GIVEBACK-GUZJG
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We hope to see you there! 🤗

September 8th is International Literacy Day! This year’s theme is "Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace". This aligns with the important work being done in our state to ensure our English learners / emergent multilingual students receive an assets-based approach to learning to speak, read and write in English - an approach that embraces a student’s home language. Please join us in celebrating Literacy Day by supporting impactful literacy programming right here in San Diego! Californians Together CABE California Association for Bilingual Education
Multilingualism enriches our world by deepening our connections and preserving diverse identities, cultures, and knowledge systems. Yet, 40% of the global population still lacks access to education in a language they understand. 8 September is , join our call for multilingual education as a path to greater understanding and a better world for all. https://www.unesco.org/en/days/literacy

❄️ ¿Necesitas alivio del calor? Visita una de las Zonas Frescas del Condado de San Diego. Estos sitios gratuitos ofrecen aire acondicionado para ayudarte a mantenerte fresco (¡y ahorrar en la factura de energía también!). Busca un sitio en sdge.com/CoolZones.
❄️ Need to beat the heat? Here’s a cool idea: head on over to one of San Diego County’s . These sites provide relief during elevated temperatures in our region to help you keep cool and save on energy costs. Find a location at sdge.com/CoolZones.

In celebration of International Literacy Day, The Truth About Reading is offering their documentary at a discounted rate this weekend (and FREE for the first 200 responders)! This is your chance to watch it and/or share with others!

It’s too hot out there! Here are some great tips from SDG&E to keep cool while reducing energy use. 😎

Important policy work to ensure our multilingual learners are set up for success. Thank you Californians Together!
What will it take to implement the English Learner Roadmap in all California schools? The policy is seen as groundbreaking, but many districts have yet to follow it. A new bill would change that.
Great interview with Jessica Baron, founder & executive director of Guitars and Ukes In The Classroom, an affiliated program of the SDCOL. Watch to learn about their amazing programming in San Diego and beyond!
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