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 »
Tutor Training
Online MI, United StatesWelcome tutor trainees! This is the online training that the KLC requires before tutors can be matched with a learner. In these five 90-minute sessions, we will focus on using the Laubach method and Challenger series to teach adults.
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 āfirst teachersā 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 »
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 »
Family Literacy Day
420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MIAll are welcome to join us for a special Family Literacy Day on Wednesday, October 11! We will have fun learning about safety with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. Kids have a blast exploring the fire truck and trailer, and taking home souvenirs. Plus, get free books from the library and enjoy the community... Read more »