Health Literacy Forum
Online MI, United StatesForum leader: Doris Ravotas, Ph.D Because health is a topic that applies to every adult learner, having tutoring strategies that meet the health goals of learners is important. According to the Partnership for Clear Health Communication, literacy skills are the strongest predictor of health status, more than age, income, employment status, education level or racial/ethnic... Read more »
ESL Tutor Forum
Online MI, United StatesForum leader: Jackie Denoyer (269) 348-0883 English as a Second Language (ESL) is an important part of the adult learning continuum. Immigrants and refugees in our communities are eager to learn language and literacy skills that help them function at work, school, and community settings. Increasingly, volunteer tutors are providing instruction for ESL learners. This... Read more »
Tutor Orientation
420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MIWelcome tutor trainees! This is the training that the KLC requires before tutors can be matched with a learner. In these three sessions, we will focus on using the Laubach method and Challenger series to teach adults. The training is hybrid, so you may choose to participate in person or online. To sign up, please... Read more »
Tutor Training
420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MIWelcome tutor trainees! This is the training that the KLC requires before tutors can be matched with a learner. In these three sessions, we will focus on using the Laubach method and Challenger series to teach adults. The training is hybrid, so you may choose to participate in person or online. To sign up, please... Read more »
Family Literacy Day – Harvest Fest
420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MIJoin us on Wednesday, November 15 for Harvest Fest, our last event of the year when we close out the Read and Seed community garden. Join us outdoors for family fun with art and literacy activities, snacks, free books, and more. Plus take photos with Edison "Eddie" Sticks the scarecrow! This event is free and... Read more »