Navigation Strategies Workshop
Online MI, United StatesNavigation Strategies Workshop May 20, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Hybrid (Virtual and in-person) Purpose: To strengthen the coordination of navigation services and supports that improve retention rates and participation. To share information with navigators, case managers, and early learning professionals about community resources that help remove barriers to learning and employment. To provide... 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 »
Parent Literacy Forum
Online MI, United StatesForum leader: Elizabeth Isidro, Ph.D Stay at home orders means that the need for parent literacy services is greater than ever. Parents are always considered the “first teachers” of their children, and in many cases right now, they are the only teachers. Our virtual Parent Literacy Together class helps our learners with children become more... Read more »
Family Literacy Day – Celebrating our Fathers
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin us monthly on the first Wedneday as we celebrate multi-generational learning! Held in the Read and Seed community garden and outdoor classroom, each event features fun activities designed to encourage a love of learning for parents and kids alike. In June, play literacy-themed games, enjoy delicious treats, create a cool garden-themed gift for Dad,... Read more »
Workforce Literacy Forum
Online MI, United StatesForum leader: Rose Fetzer (269) 849-9396 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... Read more »