Free online resources at ProLiteracy Ednet
plus a free webinar on promoting citizenship in the media
ProLiteracy has made its citizenship collection available once more through the ProLiteracy Education Network at http://www.proliteracyednet.org/articles.asp?mcid=2&cid=36&rid=501
Formerly part of the "Thinkfinity Literacy Network," this free online collection contains:
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self-paced teacher training courses
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lesson material downloads
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podcasts for teachers
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fact sheet/information downloads
- interactive activities for students
and coming soon:
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a collection of tools for citizenship program development
There's a lot of great material available in this collection--check it out!
ALSO:
Here is a info on a free webinar aimed at immigrant advocacy groups/legal service providers to provide them with information and tools for reaching out to the media, to promote their own work and to magnify positive messages about immigrants and citizenship.
Title: From Immigrant to New American: Effective Communication Tools for Naturalization Service Providers
Registration: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/460445118
Time: Monday, February 6, 2012 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Description: The use of ethnic and mainstream media is a proven method of encouraging legal permanent residents to take the step to become naturalized. Help demystify the process of engaging with all media outlets in your city by getting the tools and know-how from experts at the National Immigration Forum, NALEO Educational Fund and the Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC).
