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Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:2639] how to "get on" and "get off" the list and other netiquette
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WELCOME TO FAMILY LITERACY LINCS Discussion lists
NIFL-FAMILY is one of ten LINCS Discussion lists set up by the National
Institute
for Literacy's (NIFL) LINCs <http://www.nifl.gov/> network. The
NIFL-FAMILY
list is managed by staff at the National Center for Family Literacy, in
Louisville, Kentucky.
This list is for adult and early childhood education instructors, parent
educators, family literacy practitioners, administrators, researchers,
policy developers, and any other parties interested in family literacy.
NIFL-FAMILY provides a forum to raise question, discuss issues, and share
information about family literacy. Possible topics include:
* parent-child interaction
* recruitment and retention
* family literacy in the workplace
* infant/toddler learning and programming
* family literacy in the school setting
* parent information
* home visits
* adult learning
* early childhood learning
* program integration
* assessment and evaluation
* training and professional development
* collaboration
* transition
* technology
NIFL-FAMILY will feature targeted discussion in the area of family
literacy and will focus on instructional practices, program design,
research
and policy.
The ten LINCS Discussion lists are among the important features of NIFL's
Literacy Information aNd Communication System (LINCS). LINCS is a
cooperative electronic network of the National Institute for
Literacy, four Regional Partners, and major national organizations. LINCS
home
pages and communication sites at every level-national, regional, and in 52
states and territories-bring all adult literacy-related resources,
expertise and
knowledge to a single focal point (SEE: ABOUT LINCS AT:
http://novel.nifl.gov/about/AbtLINCS.htm
The National Institute for Literacy's goals for LINCS'
Discussion lists are to-
o Enrich literacy practices and research by fostering
discussion and
information exchange among researchers, practitioners, and
literacy clients on major literacy related issues.
o Link policy to practice and research by providing a forum
for timely
interchange about relevant policy issues among researchers,
practitioners, policy makers, and literacy clients.
Other LINCS Discussion lists are:
NIFL-WORKPLACE
NIFL-ESL
NIFL-LD
NIFL-HOMELESS
NIFL-HEALTH
NIFL-TECHNOLOGY
NIFL-4EFF
NIFL-WOMENLIT
NIFL-FOBASICS
NIFL-FAMILY is managed by Nancy Sledd at the National Center for
Family Literacy (NCFL). NCFL is committed to advancing and supporting
family literacy services through programming, training, research,
advocacy, and dissemination. The scope of work at NCFL includes:
o Advocacy and policy development for the national family literacy
movement;
o Research and evaluation to improve family literacy programs and
examine long term effects;
o Model program development to demonstrate the effectiveness of family
literacy to communities;
o Training and technical assistance for practitioners, administrators,
and policy makers;
o Information to educate the public and help practitioners learn from
each other.
We look forward to your active participation in NIFL-FAMILY. The
following brief information will assist you with obtaining further help.
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* Many of us have found that learning is promoted by dialogue in a
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We look forward to your active participation in NIFL-FAMILY. Thanks for
joining, we look forward to working with you.
FOR ADDITIONAL HELP
The manager of this list, Nancy Sledd, can be reached at:
nsledd@famlit.org <mailto:nsledd@famlit.org>
or: c/o the National Center for Family Literacy
Waterfront Plaza, Suite 200,
325 West Main Street,
Louisville, KY 40202-4251
or at 502/584-1133, ext. 142 or 502/584-0172 (fax).
For additional help contact:
Jaleh Behroozi at NIFL:
by e-mail: [Jaleh_Behroozi@nifl.gov]
telephone: (202) 233-2039.
Nancy Sledd
Training Specialist
National Center for Family Literacy
325 West Main Street, Suite #200
Waterfront Plaza
Louisville, KY 40202-4251
(502) 584-1133 ext.142
(502) 584-0172 fax
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