Agmt 2002 San Leandro Unified School District SLUSD

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B. New Library Services Computer Center Student Learning Activities. As a result of the Needs Assessment, the City is incorporating a Computer Center into the new Library building. Under this agreement, one of the primary uses of the Computer Center at the new Manor Branch Library will be to provide state of the art technology resources for school age children and their families. The Computer Center will house computer systems with electronic resources and educational technologies to assist with 4-12 student leanung activities. The Monroe School Gifted and Talented Education Program (GATE) supports students identified as gifted and talented. The program seeks to incorporate high-level content and performance standards, utilize innovative teaching strategies, and develop enrichment opportunities to strengthen and challenge students' abilities. Students in the GATE Program at Monroe School currently have limited Iutemet access and use of the school computer lab. Having access to the Manor Branch Computer Center for the Monroe School GATE Program will enhance educational enrichment opportunities by making modern technology available to challenge and stimulate GATE students. The Library Computer Center will offer after-school, evening, and week-end access to modern technology and on-line educational resources when the schools are closed. This will provide an additional 33 hours of accessibility per student/per week, at the Manor Branch Library. C. Literacy Programming Family Literacy Center Activities. The Community, as a result of the Needs Assessment, requested the creation of a Family Literacy Program. The Family Literacy Center will house materials and provide space for tutoring and instructional activities to improve the ability of K-6 students and their parents, or caregivers to read and write English and to develop lifelong learning skills. The Center will be a community site for the use of the San Leandro Unified School District's Community Based English Tutoring Program (CBET). These activities will be scheduled during school hours. The Community Based English Tutoring Program (CBET) is a state funded initiative that provides English language learning opportunities to adults. Adults must volunteer to read to their children in English as their commitment toward learning English Reading materials are provided to the adults in the program. The San Leandro Unified School District's CBET coordinator schedules classes throughout the District. Childcare is provided at no cost. The Manor Branch Library will be an available site for the use of the District for its CBET. program. The instructor will be provided and funded by the School District. 3