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Learn more A Look Back at Past Events Each year RALC welcomes romance novelists and other genre authors to share their experiences, thoughts, and to visit with their fans over lunch and tea. Here is a look at some of our past events.

リチャードソン アダルト リテラシー センター ESL 学生に力を与える。コミュニティの充実 私たちは誰ですか 私たちのコミュニティには 19,000 人以上の英語を話せない、またはまったく話さない成人がいます。私たちの活動は、ボランティアの ESL 教師のトレーニング、成人学生の募集、学生を適切な教室指導に配置することに重点を置いています。学生は、訓練を受けたボランティアの ESL 教師がオンラインで、またリチャードソンとその周辺の北テキサスの都市のさまざまな場所で教えるクラスに参加します。 What We Offer RALC's mission is only possible through the generosity of our volunteers and our community. We offer many different ways to support us, become involved, or to take advantage of our programs. Click on the buttons below to explore. Learn More Learn More Learn More Support RALC Adult English Learning Volunteer Support RALC when you make purchases of books, T-shirts, hoodies and more! Shop to Support Save the date: Saturday, April 13, 2024 Event Info Sponsors Our Impact Report Read about how Richardson Adult Literacy Center impacts our community below. 2022-2023 Impact Report お問い合わせ literacy@ralc.org 972-644-5119 リチャードソン アダルト リテラシー センター 701 West Belt Line Road、リチャードソン、テキサス州、アメリカ合衆国 Our Mailing Address: PO Box 835936 Richardson, TX 75083-5936 , USA

News Weather Cancellation The Richardson Independent School District (RISD) is closing all schools and offices tomorrow: Tuesday, January 16. RISD schools may or may not be open on Wednesday, January 17. For this reason, RALC has cancelled the New Student Registration events that were previously scheduled for tomorrow and Wednesday. RALC is working to reschedule the New Student Registration events for later this week. As soon as we have a new date and time for New Student Registration, we will let you know. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Cancelación por clima El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Richardson (RISD) tomó la decisión de cerrar todas las escuelas y oficinas mañana: martes 16 de enero. No se sabe todavía si las escuelas de RISD estarán abiertas o no el miércoles 17 de enero. Por este motivo, RALC ha cancelado los eventos de inscripción de nuevos estudiantes que estaban programados previamente para mañana y el miércoles. RALC está trabajando para reprogramar los eventos de inscripción de nuevos estudiantes para esta semana. Tan pronto como tengamos una nueva fecha y hora para el registro de nuevos estudiantes, se lo informaremos. Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión.

About Us Hours of Operation | Monday - Thursday 10 am - 2 pm | Friday CLOSED | ​ Please call to make an appointment: 972-644-5119 私たちに関しては ESL 学生に力を与える。コミュニティを豊かにする 私たちのコミュニティには 19,000 人以上の英語を話せない、またはまったく話さない成人がいます。私たちの活動は、ボランティアの ESL 教師のトレーニング、成人学生の募集、学生を適切な教室指導に配置することに重点を置いています。学生は、訓練を受けたボランティアの ESL 教師がオンラインで、またリチャードソンとその周辺の北テキサスの都市のさまざまな場所で教えるクラスに参加します。 私たちの使命 私たちが信じていること 私たちが人生を歩む中で、無関心のパターンに陥るのはとても簡単です。私たちの組織は、社会の本当の課題を軽視するのではなく、真正面から向き合いたいという思いから生まれました。私たちは、それを最も必要としている人々を支援するために着手しました。リチャードソン アダルト リテラシー センターは、そのお手伝いをするためにここにいます。私たちが心と思いを込めれば、変化は可能であると私たちは信じています。 The RALC Team Dedication. Expertise. Passion. Meet our passionate staff! Ann Banks Executive Director Ann supports and advocates the RALC mission, team, and students by enthusiastically building partnerships with community leaders and seeking additional revenue sources and opportunities for growth. Ann’s experience as a high school English teacher, upper elementary principal, alternative school director, college professor and administrator, corporate trainer, leadership coach, and executive leader have primed her to lead the charge as RALC continues its fourth decade serving Richardson and the north Texas region. Ann’s passion to serve others began in the classroom, but her passion to serve RALC began after volunteering as a facilitator for Career Bridge workshops. The dedication and organization of the staff, the determination and appreciation of the students, and the obvious need for and benefit of helping others communicate inspired Ann to commit to the RALC mission, team, and students. ​ Contact Ann Banks at director@ralc.org Carson Childress Program Coordinator Carson coordinates RALC’s English as a Second Language programs, including curriculum development, teacher training, student assessment, and teacher support. Her passion is creating engaging, active learning environments where adults can learn. Carson came to RALC after many years as an English Teacher. She lives in Dallas with her husband and their resuce dog Oakley. ​ Contact Carson at programs@ralc.org . Andrea Hamblin Operations Manager & Volunteer Coordinator Andrea Hamblin coordinates RALC’s volunteers, from recruitment to training to placement to ongoing support. In 2017, she moved to Richardson and joined RALC as a volunteer teacher. As someone who grew up overseas and spent time learning languages, Andrea understands the struggle and is passionate about helping others overcome cultural and language hurdles. She looks forward to ensuring RALC volunteers can do the same while enjoying their work and feeling supported in their efforts. ​ Contact Andrea at volunteer@ralc.org . Katelijne Lefevere Student Success Coach Kat is a multilingual social worker with a background in workforce placement and medical social work. She started teaching with RALC as a volunteer in 2017 and fell in love with teaching. Kat coordinates student outreach and registration and also facilitates RALC’s Career Bridge Program which provides students with job search training and information about career paths. As a Peace Corps volunteer, Kat lived and worked in rural Ecuador for two years. She understands how difficult it can be to learn a second language and navigate a new culture. Kat is passionate about supporting students as they work to improve their language skills and find meaningful employment. Originally born in Belgium, Kat speaks Dutch, Spanish, English and some French. Kat lives in Richardson with her husband and two sons. ​ Contact Kat at students@ralc.org . Gabrielle Pise Communications Coordinator Gabrielle is a Dallas transplant with a passion for empowering her community, highlighted by her service to non-profit organizations for over 10 years. With a background in tech and holistic wellness, she brings a unique flair to the RALC team. When she’s not curating online content, you can find her traveling, leading yoga & sound healing sessions, and hanging with her cats, kids, and husband. She helps RALC manage their social media, communications, marketing, and PR activities with a focus on content creation and management. ​ Contact Gaby at communications@ralc.org . Board of Directors Catherine Burdette Robert Grinsfelder Kristen Ceaser Daniel Burdette – President Kimberly Marino – Vice President Jennifer Davidson – Secretary Phil Gibbs – Treasurer Chuck Mueller Ginger Greenberg Rane Burress

FREE U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class To register for classes, you must: Be a legal resident. Have lived in the U.S. continuously for at least five years (three years if married to a U.S. citizen.) Speak English at an intermediate or advanced level. Have no criminal record. Commit to attend all 6 classes. Download the class flyer and help us spread the word. (PDF) Online: Tuesdays 6:15-8:30 p.m. February 6-March 19 There is no class March 12 due to Spring Break. Register In Person: Wednesdays 6:15-8:30 p.m. February 7-March 20 Law offices of BAL, 2400 N. Glenville Dr., Richardson, TX There is no class March 13 due to Spring Break. Register

We're Hiring Join the team! Executive Director The Richardson Adult Literacy Center (RALC) is in search of a dynamic and visionary Executive Director to lead the organization. Reporting to the Board President, the Executive Director will provide strategic direction and program oversight. RALC is dedicated to providing comprehensive literacy programs to adults, fostering community engagement, and addressing adult literacy issues. Responsibilities: Program Oversight: Oversee and support the Volunteer Coordinator, Student Coordinator, Program Coordinator, and Success Coach to ensure the effectiveness of RALC programs. Manage and support data collection and entry functions for continuous program improvement and enhancement. Fundraising Management: Supervise all annual fundraisers, working closely with the Board to generate new fundraising ideas. Research and identify opportunities for grants and other funding proposals, including writing grant proposals or supervising this function. Encourage donations, memorial gifts, and organizational gifts; evaluate "in kind" gifts. Develop and distribute program-end reporting to grantors and other funders. Community Liaison: Attend civic/community events and meetings to promote and represent RALC. Raise public consciousness of adult literacy issues. Collaborate with local nonprofit and literacy-related groups, fostering beneficial relationships. Financial Management: Manage cash flow for RALC, including donations, deposits, and disbursements. Oversee monthly bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations and financial statements reviewed/approved by the finance committee. Board Collaboration: Serve as an ex-officio member of the Board and various Board committees. Prepare, implement, and manage the annual budget approved by the Board. Facilitate the implementation of the strategic plan. Administrative Functions: Oversees and supports office staff, including volunteers and part-time staff that supports the daily operations of the organization. Ensure the RALC office is clean, safe, and well-organized. Order supplies and materials to support staff, teachers, and students. Oversee file management and records retention. Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, nonprofit management, or a related field; or adult literacy experience. Skills and Experience: Five years of experience managing volunteers and/or employees is strongly preferred. Effective communicator with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds Strong public speaker. Must be able to plan and organize effectively, managing budgets efficiently. Well-organized self-starter with a strong aptitude in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and comfortable with online platforms/applications. Work Location: 701 W. Beltline Rd. #C-100 Richardson 75080 (with some local travel in the community) - Ability to work remotely or out of office sometimes based on staff schedules. Hours: Full-time, salaried position. Expected to work 40 hours/week, with occasional evening and weekend hours. Compensation: Competitive. No benefits are provided. ​ To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume via email to RALC Executive Search Committee at hiring@ralc.org

寄付 DONATE NOW Your Gift Has an Impact これが寄付フォームです。あなたの組織についての追加情報を提供するか、または彼らの寄付がどのようにあなたの目標を達成するのに最も役立つかを提供することにより、サイトの訪問者に今日の寄付を奨励します. Our program is impactful! Listen to one of our students. student textbooks & wor kbooks - each student receives textbooks and workbooks to support their le arning; ​ classroom materials - notebooks, pens, markers, notepads, index cards, teaching tools; ​ volunteer teacher training & support - volunteer teachers are trained in the ESL curriculum; regular meetings provide support, teaching tips, guidance; ​ ​ ​ ​ IT resources - Zoom, internet, Google Classroom, volunteer database; ​ staff training and support - maintain current ESL teaching methods & tools, develop weekly curriculum for all levels, recruit, assess, test and coach students, recruit, train and support volunteers; ​ general operations - financial, fundraising, community partnerships, events, board development, communications; Contributions to RALC help fund: ​ Shop and Support Kroger Community Rewards Support RALC while you shop for groceries at Kroger. Visit the Kroger Community Awards page to designate RALC as the nonprofit you support. Each time you use your Kroger shopper's card while buying groceries, Kroger will donate a percentage of funds to community organizations like RALC. Make a direct impact on our program by buying items from RALC's Amazon Wish List . RALC needs supplies like dry erase markers, copy paper, index cards, and pencils to support our students and teachers in the classroom. Amazon Wish List Donate to RALC through PayPal Giving Fund, an IRS-registered 501(c)(3) public charity (Federal Tax ID: 45-0931286) that uses PayPal technology and financial support to fundraise for causes, without charging donors or charities for our services. PayPal Charity Donations

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OUR FUNDRAISING EVENTS The Richardson Adult Literacy Center relies on the generosity of the community to deliver on its mission of empowering ESL students and enriching the community. Each year we hold two fun, exciting, and often, sold-out fundraising events: Murder Mystery and Buns & Roses Romance Tea for Literacy . We hope you will join us this year! Murder Mystery 2024 Find Out More Buns & Roses Romance Tea for Literacy Find Out More

参加する あなたは違いを生むことができます Sign Up to Volunteer Here! #1 HOW LONG/FREQUENT ARE THE CLASSES I WOULD BE TEACHING? RALC follows the Richardson ISD semester system; consequently, the majority of our classes are offered in the fall and spring semesters. Classes vary in duration and length depending on the course. Leveled ESL Classes The leveled ESL classes are each 2 hours long and held twice a week during the spring and fall semesters. Volunteers teach 1 session for 2 hours each week for 15 weeks. A co-teacher will teach the other 2-hour session during the week. Ancillary Classes (Conversation and Book Club) Conversation classes and Book Club meet for 1 hour each week during the semester. Advanced Writing meets for 1 1/2 hours each week during the semester. These classes usually last for 11 weeks. Book Club and Advanced Writing are only offered during the fall and spring semesters. Conversation Classes are offered all year long. #2 WHAT IS THE PROGRAM DURATION? RALC follows the Richardson ISD semester schedule. Our ESL classes for adults is a 15-week program offered each fall and spring semester. The fall semester starts at the end of August and continues through mid December. The spring semester starts at the end of January and continues through mid May. RALC Volunteers are asked to commit to teaching for one semester. #3 HOW MANY DAYS/HOURS WOULD I BE TEACHING EACH WEEK? You will teach one day a week for 2 hours for the duration of the semester. A co-teacher will teach the other 2-hour session during the week. #4 WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS FOR WHEN TO TEACH? We offer daytime and evening classes, both online via Zoom and in-person at participating RISD schools, local public libraries and partner organizations. Days and times vary each semester depending on class locations, but we generally offer classes according to this schedule: Online classes are usually offered on Mondays and Wednesdays. In-person classes are usually offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Class locations are in Richardson and sometimes Dallas. The greatest need is for volunteer teachers to teach evening classes from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. #5 DO YOU HAVE CLASSES ON THE WEEKEND? At the moment, we only offer one class on the weekend. The Intermediate/Advanced Conversation Class meets at Network from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays during the spring and fall semesters. #6 I’D LOVE TO VOLUNTEER, BUT I HAVE A FEW DATES I’LL BE TRAVELING. DOES THIS WORK? Volunteers are asked to commit to teaching for the entire semester. Of course we understand that emergencies happen and scheduling conflicts occur. At the beginning of the semester, you are encouraged to work with your partner teacher, co-teachers, and leveled teachers to cover each others absences during the semester. Contact RALC’s volunteer coordinator, to discuss your specific situation by emailing volunteer@ralc.org. #7 IS IT A PROBLEM THAT I DON’T SPEAK ANOTHER LANGUAGE? All classes are taught in English. Our students represent 25+ different languages so even if you speak a second language, we encourage you to only speak English in class in order to reach everyone equally. #8 WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE ANY TEACHING EXPERIENCE? RALC is a well known and respected program in that it provides extensive training and support to all of our volunteer teachers. Many of our teachers hold a TEFL certificate or are currently working on obtaining one, but some of our best teachers come from backgrounds other than teaching. We will provide the training that you need to be effective. We also hold regular roundtable discussions with our teachers to share best practices and any additional support or updates. Coming prepared for class, engaging your students and showing kindness and consideration are the keys to being successful in this role. #9 DO YOU PROVIDE CLASS MATERIALS AND CURRICULUM? RALC provides everything you need to teach and be successful, including teaching materials (teacher’s guide, workbook, pacing guide), classroom materials, supplies, and a student roster. #10 HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO PREPARE FOR CLASS? As you begin the process, it may take a little longer, but the goal is that your preparation will be about 30-60 minutes per class. #11 IS IT REQUIRED TO HAVE EMAIL TO TEACH? We use Google Classroom as an information hub and portal for our teachers each semester; so to volunteer, you need a working Gmail account that you check regularly. #12 WHEN IS THE NEXT TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOP? New Teacher Training workshops are held the second Saturday in August and January each year. The August training is in preparation to teach in our fall semester, and the January training is in preparation for our spring semester. For specific dates and times, please complete our Volunteer Interest Form. #13 IS LUNCH SERVED AT THE WORKSHOP? Yes, it is, but if you have dietary restrictions please plan to bring you own lunch. #14 IS THERE ANOTHER OPTION IF I CANNOT ATTEND THE TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOP? Teacher training is required of all new RALC volunteers who would like to teach with our program. We offer in-person teacher training twice a year on the second Saturday in August for the fall semester and the second Saturday in January for the spring semester. Make up trainings are available on the third Saturday of both August and January at the RALC office, but limited space is available. #14 ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL TRAININGS? Yes, you will have a Kick-Off meeting 1-3 weeks after the teacher training workshop. Here you will pick up your materials, meet your co-teachers and learn more teaching tools. In addition, we hold regular Roundtable Discussion events throughout each semester. This is a chance for teachers to share best practices, challenges, and for everyone to learn from each Roundtable. We also provide any updates and announcements at those times. #14 IS THERE ANY SUPPORT PROVIDED ONCE I BEGIN TEACHING? Absolutely! New volunteer teachers are matched with a volunteer mentor who has significant, formal teaching experience. This person is there to support you throughout your teaching experience. Additionally, RALC holds teacher roundtables throughout the semester, encourages collaboration and sharing of teaching activities with partner teachers, co-teachers and leveled teachers, and provides additional teaching resources through our office resource library and online resource hub.

In Memoriam The Richardson Adult Literacy Center (RALC) would like to pay tribute to long time volunteer teacher Joseph Renato Sperandeo who passed way at the age of 80 on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. ​ Renato had a profound impact on the RALC program, RALC staff, his fellow volunteer teachers and his students. He served as a RALC volunteer from 2008 through 2023. During his fifteen years with us, he taught our most advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) classes such as Level 4, Level 5, Advanced Conversation, and Advanced Writing. He regularly met with staff providing feedback on ways we could improve the program. While Renato preferred teaching in person, during the COVID lockdown and afterwards, he learned and mastered the necessary technology to teach ESL classes online. Despite being in his late 70s, he was quite adept at using Zoom for his online classes and manipulating the digital textbook to enhance the learning of his students. In addition to teaching, he helped recruit and train other volunteer teachers. Many of these volunteers are still with the program today making a positive difference. Those who are not teaching, often volunteer at special events or in another capacity that supports RALC programs. In fact, Renato regularly helped outside of the classroom with New Student Registration where he would administer oral and written assessments to hundreds of adult students seeking placement in RALC English classes. The RALC program is a high caliber ESL program today because of the many years that Joseph Renato Sperandeo contributed to teaching students, recruiting and training volunteers, couseling staff, and enriching the curriculum. His legacy of inspiring others to engage in life long learning continues. His impact on the communities of North Texas is felt in the lives he touched through teaching. Renato will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Funeral Services Monday, February 19, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Restland Funeral Home 13005 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75243 (Map ) Please share your memories and photos with Renato's family and friends on Restland's Tribute Wall .

Conversation Classes The Richardson Adult Literacy Center (RALC) offers English conversation classes to adults living in North Texas. There are three different levels available: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The classes are offered in person and online. All classes are led by an instructor. Classes are FREE! No registrat ion requred. Show up for as many classes as you are able to attend. There are no tests, no homework, and no books. Please note, there is no childcare provided. There are no classes during the week of Spring Break, March 11-16. Beginner Conversation Class February 9 - May 3 Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (No class on March 15 - Spring Break) Richardson Public Library 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd Richardson, TX 75082 (Map ) *Please note, there is no childcare provided, only adults ages 18 + can attend class. Clase Presencial Nivel Principiante 9 de febrero - 3 de mayo Todos los viernes de 11:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. (No habrá clase el 15 de marzo) ​ Biblioteca pública de Richardson 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd Richardson, Texas 75082 (Mapa ) *OJO, no hay cuidado de niños, las clases solo son para adultos. Intermediate and Advanced Conversation Class In Person February 23 - May 3 Fridays from 12:00-1:00 p.m. (No class on March 15 - Spring Break) ​ Fretz Park Library 6990 Belt Line Road Dallas, Texas 75254 (Map ) *Please note, there is no childcare provided, only adults ages 18 + can attend class. Clase Presencial Nivel Intermedio y Avanzado 23 de febrero - 3 de mayo Todos los viernes de 12:00-1:00 p.m. (No habrá clase el 15 de marzo) ​ Biblioteca sucursal de Fretz Park 6990 Belt Line Road Dallas, Texas 75254 (Mapa ) *OJO, no hay cuidado de niños, las clases solo son para adultos. Intermediate and Advanced English Conversation Class Online February 10 - May 4 Saturdays from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (No class on March 16 - Spring Break) ​ Class is online using Zoom. Please complete the Adult Student Interest form online and email students@ralc.org no later than Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. for the Zoom link to class. Clase Virtual Nivel Intermedio y Avanzado 10 de febrero - 4 de mayo Todos los sábados de 10:00-11:00 a.m. (No habrá clase el 16 de marzo) ​ La clase es en línea usando Zoom. Complete el formulario de interés de estudiante adulto en línea y envíe un correo electrónico a Students@ralc.org a más tardar el miércoles a la 1:30 p.m. para el enlace de Zoom a la clase.