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Why Citizenship Inspired? Community Need - Innovation – Relevance – New Resources / Services

Opening Libraries and Minds to Citizenship Inspired: Preparing Future Americans for the U.S. Citizenship Test 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Gregg B. Gronlund, Branch Manager and Cuauhtemoc “ Temo ” Mendoza, Technology and Customer Support Specialist, West Oaks Library, Orange County Library System.

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Why Citizenship Inspired? Community Need - Innovation – Relevance – New Resources / Services

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  1. Opening Libraries and Minds to Citizenship Inspired: Preparing Future Americans for the U.S. Citizenship Test 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Gregg B. Gronlund, Branch Manager and Cuauhtemoc “Temo” Mendoza, Technology and Customer Support Specialist, West Oaks Library, Orange County Library System

  2. What is Citizenship Inspired?How did we get from inspiration to implementation?The Success of Citizenship InspiredWhere it stands today Related programs and offeringsWhat you can do!

  3. Citizenship Inspired helps students to practice their English skills, learn the actual Civics questions and answers that may be asked as well as Vocabulary keywords for the Reading and Writing portions of the Naturalization Test.

  4. Why Citizenship Inspired?Community Need - Innovation – Relevance – New Resources / Services

  5. How did we get from inspiration to implementation? 2007 Brainstorming Ideas – History – Civics - Citizenship

  6. Details that went into the grant application 2008 IMLS Grant Application Submitted

  7. Community Need # of Orlando area persons naturalized increased: 5,326 in 2005 / 9,247 in 2006 Opportunities to prepare limited Citizenship Test cost increase from $275 to $675 101,185 non-citizen Orange County residents

  8. Design Provide a support group of learners Online discussion Access to resources beyond the class Use of Technology Language Learning – ELLIS / English Chatter / Practice Makes Perfect

  9. Grant Elements Budget – Grant Funds / Cost Share Personnel – Permanent OCLS Staff - Consultants Management Plan Dissemination Sustainability

  10. Grant Elements Materials, Supplies and Equipment Schedule of Completion – October 2008 through March 2010 1st Citizenship Inspired Classes January 2009

  11. 2008 IMLS Grant Awarded$120,000 Implementing the grant

  12. Grant Elements What did these funds cover? Education and Immigration Consultants Curriculum Development Staff training and travel Advertising and Promotion Materials and Equipment Cost Share – Primarily OCLS staff % salaries/benefits

  13. October 2008 to March 2010 Grant Implementation PeriodOctober - December 2008 Curriculum Development / Planning / PromotionJanuary 2009 First Citizenship Inspired Classes Offered

  14. Becoming a Citizen – Temo’s Story

  15. How does Citizenship Inspired affect the Hispanic Community?

  16. What is Moodle?

  17. Customer Stories

  18. Challenges & Rewards

  19. Related Resources OCLS Created

  20. Citizenship & Immigration Virtual Gallery http://www.ocls.info/Virtual/Galleries/Topical/citizenship.asp

  21. Library Materials U.S. Immigration Guides » Immigration guides provide an overview of how to start the United States citizenship process, a brief history of immigration policy, and the basics of immigration law. This list includes both print materials and eBooks. Green Cards and Visas » Find books that include instructions and assistance for the green card or visa application process. Citizenship Exam Books » Learn about the advantages of being an American citizen and review history and civics questions for the exam. Citizenship DVDs » These DVDs will help you prepare for the United States citizenship exam. Check out the Citizenship, Interactive series, which is available in different languages. Back to Top

  22. Citizenship Inspired Websitehttp://www.ocls.info/Programs/citizenship_inspired.asp

  23. http://twitter.com/oclscitizenship Follow Us!

  24. Orange County Library System websitewww.ocls.info

  25. Changes

  26. Initially at five libraries:Alafaya, Edgewater, Herndon, Orlando Public Library, and West Oaks Expanded to five additional libraries:Hiawassee, North Orange, South Creek, South Trail, and Southeast

  27. Taught by Technology and Customer Support Specialists (TCSS)Held in the computer classroomUse of Moodle for Online Self-Paced learning 6 week classMost locations offering Citizenship Inspired monthly

  28. Taught by Librarians, Lead Clerical Staff Held in the program room instead of the computer classroomUse of Online Self-Paced Class tutorial instead of Moodle4 week class instead of 6 week classMost locations offering Citizenship Inspired every other month instead of monthly

  29. Teaching Tools:VideosBookletFlash CardsHandoutsOnline Self Paced ClassPractice Interview

  30. Student Profiles:MexicoCentral and South AmericaAfricaEuropeAsia

  31. Self-Paced Online Classes Citizenship Inspired Practice for the U.S. Naturalization interview and test by getting help on topics like civics, speaking, reading and writing, and giving a great interview.

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