About TV411 L.C. Episode 1: The Search For Literacy in Pittsburgh

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Episode One: The Search for Literacy in Pittsburgh, highlights a wide selection of literacy programs in Allegheny county. The program begins with a prologue about how instructors are using ALMA's TV411 program in their classrooms. Pallavi Ishwad, GPLC Computer Lab's (contact Arlene Cianelli or JoAnn Rizzo at [412] 454-7401) resident AmeriCorps member, explains how the story of a middle-aged woman who studies to become a nurse inspires her students to pursue their dreams. Goodwill Literacy Initiative's Jessica Mueller and Kelly Kight explain how one episode's focus on creative writing is incorporated into lessons for her adult-basic-education students. Next we meet the instructors of Carlow College (contact Betsy Hunt at [412] 682-2858) on a field trip to the library. "Floaters," the name given to tutors who travel to different neighborhoods to meet students, tell how inspiring it is to see the progress of students firsthand. English as a Second Language teacher, Randi Cider-Rose, explains the benefits of easy-access programs for Pittsburgh's Russian immigrants at the local Jewish Community Center (contact Robbie Lisi at [412] 521-8011, ext. 225) Other stops on the search for literacy in Pittsburgh include Goodwill's Literacy Initiative, (Contact Shelli Glanz or Peggy Schauer at [412] 350-2307), The GPLC Technology Center, and the GPLC tutor-training program, where dozens of local volunteer tutors develop skills to help new adult learners. *Meet a couple of Pittsburgh's volunteer tutors here!

*To order a copy of TV411 L.C. Episode 1, email Denise Caldwell at Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, or call (412)661-7323.