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New Student Registration DID YOU MISS REGISTRATION? Are you interested in taking English classes? Please do this: Complete the Adult Student Information Form ; You will receive an email with information about upcoming conversation classes and New Student Registration dates. Call 972-644-5119 or email students@ralc.org for more information. Adult Student Information Form Spring 2024 Registration CLOSED We are no longer registering and enrolling students for the Spring 2024 semester. Registration is over. Our classes are full. ​ WHEN IS REGISTRATION? Registration events take place each fall in early A ugust before the fall semester begins and in early January before the spring semester begins. There is no late registration. Once classes have started, we can't add new students. ​ Please complete the Adult Student Information Form to receive information about upcoming registration dates for English classes. ​ WHO CAN REGISTER? Adults (18 years of age or older) living in North Texas who need to learn English as a Second Language (ESL) are invited to attend a registration event. All new students must attend a New Student Registration event in order to enroll in RALC ESL classes. ​ WHAT HAPPENS AT REGISTRATION? At each New Student Registation event, all new students will go through the following process: Sign in - Write your name, email address, and phone number on a paper sign in sheet. Complete an application form - Each student will complete an online application form. Take a speaking and writing test - Each student will meet with a trained assessor who will guide them through a speaking and writting assessment. This will allow us to determine the student's English language proficiency and place the student in the correct class level. Enroll in class - Once we know the student's level of English, we can show the student the class schedule options available for that level. The schedule changes each semester. Pay the materials fee - After a student has enrolled in a class, he or she will pay the $35 materials fee. The fee can be paid by cash or credit card. The fee helps cover the cost of Zoom accounts, class handouts, books, teacher materials, etc. The student will receive a receipt. Please keep the receipt and be prepared to show it at class during the semester. ​ WHEN ARE CLASSES? ESL classes are only offered in the spring (January to May) semester and fall (August to December) semester. The English classes meet twice a week for two hours each class period for a total of 15 weeks. Most classses meet in the evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. There are a few daytime classes available, but not every level will be available during the daytime. The class schedule changes each semester. ​ IN PERSON CLASSES Most in person classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays. ​ ONLINE CLASSES Most online classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. Online classes are only available for intermediate and advanced students. ​ WHERE ARE CLASSES? Classes take place at various locations in the City of Richardson or nearby in Dallas. RALC partners with local libraries, schools, and community organizations to offer in person classes. Locations change every semester. There are also a few online classes available for intermediate and advanced students.

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About Us Hours of Operation | Monday - Thursday 10 am - 2 pm | Friday CLOSED | ​ Please call to make an appointment: 972-644-5119 회사 소개 ESL 학생들에게 권한 부여. 커뮤니티를 풍요롭게 영어를 잘하거나 전혀 구사하지 못하는 19,000명 이상의 성인이 있는 우리의 작업은 자원 봉사 ESL 교사 교육, 성인 학생 모집 및 적절한 교실 수업에 학생 배치에 중점을 둡니다. 학생들은 교육을 받은 자원봉사 ESL 교사가 온라인으로 진행하는 수업과 Richardson 및 주변 북부 텍사스 도시의 다양한 위치에서 진행되는 수업에 참석합니다. 우리의 미션 우리가 믿는 것 우리가 살아가면서 무관심의 패턴에 빠지는 것은 너무나 쉽습니다. 우리 조직은 사회의 현실적 문제를 그냥 지나치지 않고 정면으로 다루겠다는 의지에서 태어났습니다. 우리는 그것을 가장 필요로 하는 사람들을 돕기 시작했습니다. Richardson Adult Literacy Center는 도움을 주기 위해 여기 있으며, 우리는 마음과 생각을 쏟을 때 변화가 가능하다고 믿습니다. 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

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 .

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

우리가 돕는 방법 우리 노력의 초점 Our Programs 더 알아보기 로컬 권한 부여 더 알아보기 Our Programs English as a Second Language (ESL) for Adults New Student Registration English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are offered in the fall and spring semesters to adults who live and/or work in Richardson and the surrounding North Texas communities. RALC’s ESL for Adults program offers beginning to advanced class levels where students learn to read, write, speak and understand English. Classes are offered in person and online. Online classes incorporate digital literacy into the curriculum, teaching students to utilize remote work, email, and presentation tools. Career Bridge The Career Bridge program is for adults who are ready to enter the workforce via a career path. RALC offers this program to adult students to help them gain valuable job search training and knowledge about career paths. Our Student Success Coach and Career Bridge volunteer mentors help students select a career path, navigate resources to start or enhance an entrepreneurship, or prepare to enter higher learning or vocational training. Participants acquire skills such as building a resume, drafting a professional email, interviewing in English, using word processing software, applying for jobs online, budgeting, and workplace norms. Training on an online learning platform also strengthens students’ digital skills while complementing their core coursework. ​ For more information, email students@ralc.org. English Conversation Classes English Conversation Classes are available to those wanting to practice their speaking and listening skills. A facilitato r will lead students through the discussion material. Conversation classes are available year-round. Classes meet weekly for 1 hour each class. Learn More ESL Book Club ​ ESL Book Club is for upper level students who want to improve their English language acquisition skills through group reading. The Book Club facilitator will lead students through pre and post reading exercises such as vocabulary review and reading comprehension exercises, as well as taking turns reading the text aloud during the 1-hour session each week. DIGITAL SKILLS READY @50 ​ The DSR@50+ program is free for individuals who are 50 years of age or older. The goal is to create a community of seniors empowered with the digital literacy skills they need to thrive. Classes are held at various locations throughout the community. ​ Individuals interested in classes can sign up by doing one of the following: Call the RALC office at 972-644-5119 Email programs@ralc.org Citizenship Test Prep Class ​ The Citizenship Test Prep Class is a 6-week class that is for those who are wanting to take the Citizenship test. This class meets for 2 hours each week and is for those with an advanced level of English speaking, reading and understanding. You must have a green card and have lived in the US for at least 5 years. Learn More Advanced Writing ​ Advanced Writing classes are available to those wanting to practice their writing skills. A facilitator will lead students through the writing material. This class is available for students in levels 3 and up and is offered in both the fall and spring. Classes meet for 1 1/2 hours each week. ​ Individuals interested in classes can sign up by doing one of the following: Call the RALC office at 972-644-5119 Email literacy@ralc.org Class Policies 1 Class Attendance Regular class attendance is important for learning. A student will be dropped from the class after: 3 consecutive absences; 4 or more absences from classes during the semester; Students should have at least 45 hours of class time to take the final assessments. 2 Class Sizes Class sizes are limited for the best possible learning environment. Waitlisted Students will be invited to join after the 2nd week of class if space becomes available. New students cannot be added after the 3rd week of class. 3 Electronic Translators No electronic translators are allowed during class.

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기부 DONATE NOW Your Gift Has an Impact 이것은 귀하의 기부 양식입니다. 귀하의 조직에 대한 추가 정보를 제공하거나 그들의 기여가 귀하의 목표를 달성하는 데 가장 도움이 되는 방법을 제공하여 사이트 방문자가 오늘 기부를 하도록 권장하십시오. 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

Richardson 성인 문맹 퇴치 센터 ESL 학생들에게 권한 부여. 커뮤니티 강화 우리는 누구인가 영어를 잘하거나 전혀 구사하지 못하는 19,000명 이상의 성인이 있는 우리의 작업은 자원 봉사 ESL 교사 교육, 성인 학생 모집 및 적절한 교실 수업에 학생 배치에 중점을 둡니다. 학생들은 교육을 받은 자원봉사 ESL 교사가 온라인으로 진행하는 수업과 Richardson 및 주변 북부 텍사스 도시의 다양한 위치에서 진행되는 수업에 참석합니다. 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 문의하기 literacy@ralc.org 972-644-5119 Richardson 성인 문맹 퇴치 센터 701 West Belt Line Road, Richardson, TX, 미국 Our Mailing Address: PO Box 835936 Richardson, TX 75083-5936 , USA

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.

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.