Tutor Forum
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 »
Parent Literacy Forum
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. Sessions will incorporate objectives and training from the Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing public awareness and action campaign as well as information and materials from KLC community literacy partners. Parents are... Read more »
Friendly Connections Open Tutor Forum
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesForum leader: Jessi Pavey, KLC Student Services Coordinator This forum will provide tutoring strategies for new and experienced tutors and instructors who support the learning of KLC students. Everyone is invited to share student-tutor stories, successes, frustrations, and mysteries. Attendees will gather tips for improving tutoring and gain insights and understandings of the learning process.... 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 »
Parent Literacy Forum
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. Sessions will incorporate objectives and training from the Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing public awareness and action campaign as well as information and materials from KLC community literacy partners. Parents are... Read more »