Forum leader: Tameca Black, (269) 382-0490 ext. 253 This forum will explore how tutors and partners 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... Read more »
Let's get ready to SCRABBLE! Join us on August 10th for Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest, the KLC's largest annual FUNdraiser and the city's only Scrabble tournament. Each year, players gather for a great day of gaming in support of adult literacy. This year, for our 50th anniversary, we are planning even more ways to amp up... Read more »
Forum Leaders: Kamaria Snell, (269) 382-0490 ext. 263 and Kym Hollars (269) 382-0490 ext. 287. Parents are the first teachers of their children, and helping their children read is a critical part of parenting. This forum will explore evidence-based literacy strategies for parents that can be used to help improve reading outcomes, such as Story... Read more »
Forum leader: Lupita Flores (269) 382-0490 ext. 224 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... Read more »