Right to Literacy Book Talk: Meet the Author
Kalamazoo Public Library Central Branch 315 S. Rose St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesRob Shindler, author of "Hot Dogs and Hamburgers: Unlocking Life's Potential by Inspiring Literacy at Any Age," will host a book talk here in Kalamazoo. Join us in the Van Deusen community room for a lively discussion, hear Rob's story, and get your copy autographed! Call (269) 382-0490 ext. 211 or email kjumanne-marshall@kalamazooliteracy.org to request... Read more »
Adult Literacy Research and Training Symposium
WMU-Fetzer Center 2251 Business Ct., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesTutor Orientation
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesParent Literacy Forum
Goodwill Industries, Board Room 420 E. Alcott St., Kalamazoo, MIForum leader: Elizabeth Isidro, Ph.D. This forum will explore evidence-based literacy activities for parents that can be used to help improve reading outcomes. Parents are the first teachers of their children, and helping their children read is a critical part of parenting. The Parent Literacy forum will also introduce a training model that practitioners can... Read more »
Workforce Literacy Forum
Michigan Works! Southwest 1601 S. Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, MIForum leader: Michael D. Evans This forum will explore how tutors can provide instruction to help learners acquire the literacy skills they need to engage in workforce development activities. Getting a job is a major motivation for many adult learners. In today’s workforce, knowing how to read is a necessary skill to obtain a job,... Read more »