[Icvv] ICVV: What a killer idea

[David Rosen]

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Burkett, Barry" <Barry.Burkett at Franklin.kyschools.us>
> Date: August 17, 2006 4:26:14 PM EDT
> To: <icvv at lists.literacytent.org>
> Subject: What a killer idea
>
>
> Hello All!
>
> I am an Adult Education Instructor based out of Frankfort,  
> Kentucky.  My state is known for many things the three most  
> prevalent being Bluegrass Music, Bourbon and Horse Racing.
>
> I will be instructing a course of low level readers (students who  
> read beneath an 8th grade level.  I would like to pair up with  
> another program that has students at a comparable level, ESOL and  
> overseas classes would be great, but not necessary.  I am going to  
> be starting a class in about two weeks if anyone would like to pair  
> up.  I will have between 2-10 students of various ages, 16 to 50+  
> years old.
>
> The class will be set up in a book club style, its main focus will  
> be reading comprehension and writing skills.  I am open to  
> suggestions, and excited to work with a colleague to improve our  
> programs.
>
> One last thing, I like the idea of this program so much that I e- 
> mailed the program site to my local schools.  Hopefully more people  
> will come out and play.
>
> Barry Burkett, Adult Educator
> Thorn Hill Learning Center
> Frankfort, KY
> 502.223.3110
>