Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id eB13G2912600; Thu, 30 Nov 2000 22:16:02 -0500 (EST) Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 22:16:02 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <3057EE4CB273D3119CAF00508B442BB4279BB6@exchange.imcpl.lib.in.us> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Tom Miller <TMiller@imcpl.lib.in.us> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:5361] Re: Crossroads Cafe X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2650.10) Status: O Content-Length: 4228 Lines: 132 I have worked with Dan Wann and the others on getting this Crossroads Cafe program off the ground in Indianapolis. We have been running the program in Indy for about 4/5 months. We haven't done an in-depth study yet as to how often books are being circulated, but it seems that it is slowly growing. One of the great things about this project is that the shows are being aired on a consistent schedule AND are being aired a lot of times during the week. More and more people continue to discover this great series. I also think that the wrap around segment that is produced locally adds a great deal to the quality of the program. Mary, the Indianapolis Public Schools teacher that leads the group, is wonderful. Her efforts in leading the class make it easy for someone to follow along at home. But, I think she also inspires them to call and seek more help. I am a big fan of Crossroads. I have found myself watching it just for the entertainment value. This is also a great program with which to build collaborations among organizations within a community, as has happened in Indianapolis. Tom Miller, Indy Reads, Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library, PO Box 211, Indianapolis, IN 46208 (317) 269-1745 fax (317)269-5220 tmiller@imcpl.lib.in.us -----Original Message----- From: Carmine & Katie Verna To: Multiple recipients of list Sent: 11/30/00 9:28 PM Subject: [NIFL-ESL:5359] Re: Crossroads Cafe Dan, thank you for the news from another part of the country! I'd sure be interested to know more about the wrap-around segments. Our libraries also have plenty of Crossroads material available to patrons, both the tapes and the printed matter. How long has the program been running in Indianapolis? Katie Verna Program Director Literacy Council of Bonita Springs Florida ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Wann" <dwann@worldnet.att.net> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2000 8:51 PM Subject: [NIFL-ESL:5358] Re: Crossroads Cafe > Several agencies in Indianapolis have worked together to produce Crossroads > Cafe Indianapolis which is being shown four times daily on four different > cable and public TV stations. An ESL teacher from the Indianapolis Public > Schools Adult Education Program along with four beginning ESL learners > filmed wrap around segments for each episode. > > The production was filmed at the channel 16 city government TV station and > sponsored by the Mayor's office and the Mayor's Latino Task Force. Indy > Reads, a volunteer literacy agency, has placed Crossroads print materials in > area libraries that are available for circulation or purchase. > > Each episode plays for one week and at the end of the 26 cycle they will be > replayed. There is a listing of all ESL programs in the Indianapolis are > at the end of each hour program. We don't have any statistics yet as to how > many people are watching but many students in class mention seeing > Crossroads on TV. We are also receiving calls from folks after watching on > TV who would like to enroll in class. > > Our goal was to develop a program that would help newcomers learn English at > home and encourage Adult English Language Learners to enroll in area > programs. Crossroads Cafe Indianapolis is viewed as a link in a total > community approach to meeting the needs of our newest citizens. > > Dan Wann > IPS Adult Education Programs at Goodwill > 1635 W Michigan > Indianapolis, Indiana 46222 > Phone: 317.264.1303 > Fax: 317.264.1336 > Email: DWann@worldnet.att.net > > -----Original Message----- > From: Carmine & Katie Verna <kverna@peganet.com> > To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> > Date: Thursday, November 30, 2000 1:24 PM > Subject: [NIFL-ESL:5349] Re: Crossroads Cafe > > > >Bet you're gonna love it!! And so will your students. The themes easily > >prompt lots of discussion. > > > >In our area in SW Florida, we've been pushing the local media and public TV > >station to broadcast the series, as an additional help to the students. > >They seem to be convinced although we don't have the schedule yet. > > > >Katie Verna > >Program Director > >Literacy Council of Bonita Springs > > >
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