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ATTACHMENT 1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> LITERACY COUNCIL orange <br /> PURPOSE/MISSION: literacy <br /> Orange County Literacy Council envisions a community where literacy is available to all.Our <br /> mission is to help adults reach their education,employment and life goals.We do this by <br /> providing free,flexible instruction in reading,writing and basic math,English language and <br /> computer skills and GED preparation. ?. - <br /> — <br /> PROGRAM: <br /> r <br /> •Adult Literacy `'' <br /> •Family Reading Partners y . 1/; <br /> - ,.. <br /> PROPOSED SERVICES: <br /> Orange County Literacy will continue to provide high quality,free one-to-one and small __ _ <br /> group instruction in reading,writing,basic math,digital math,digital literacy,English and • ' <br /> t a <br /> GED and citizenship prep to adults living or working in Orange County.By helping individuals -+ <br /> build the literacy and language skills they need to participate more fully in the local <br /> workforce,the education system and the community as a whole,we are helping to create a <br /> welcoming and friendly community that provides all people with access to opportunities and i <br /> supports and improves economic vitality. . <br /> A <br /> Family Reading Partners addresses the youth education priorities of the community. <br /> It brings families together around books,encourages reading and conversation to build home libraries,and addresses <br /> the achievement gap that exists between lower and higher income families.During a session,research is introduced on <br /> why reading with young children is critical for kindergarten/school readiness.Parents learn to be both story readers and <br /> storytellers in a way that encourages them to be excellent reading role models for their children. <br /> PERFORMANCE MEASURES FY2015-16 <br /> FY <br /> t7 FY2017-18 <br /> Actual Estimateimated Projected <br /> Track student attendance for 12 or more hours of instruction 63% 65% 65% <br /> Track student pre-tested on entry 64% 65% 65% <br /> Track%of measurable progress 77% 75% 75% <br /> #sessions/attendees family reading partners N/A 18/25 25/70 <br /> #books shared%non-fiction books read N/A 50/50%NF 70/25%NF <br /> of parents learning from modeling session N/A 100% 100% <br /> AGENCY BUDGET FY201516 FY2016-17 FY201718 <br /> Actual Estimated Projected <br /> Total Budget $238,714 $290,883 $252,671 <br /> Agency Request-Orange County Contribution $12,000 $15,000 $17,000 <br /> County Manager Recommended $12,000 $15,000 $15,600 <br /> Application Ranking 92 89 87 <br /> 34 <br />