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SUMMARY:Tutor Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Welcome tutor trainees! This is the 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.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-orientation-15/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Tecia-and-her-tutor-e1556571982837.jpg
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SUMMARY:ESL Tutor Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Jackie Denoyer (269) 348-0883 \nEnglish 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. \nThis forum will provide virtual teaching strategies for tutors and instructors who provide literacy instruction for non-native English speakers. Learn more about ESL of Southwest Michigan.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/esl-tutor-forum-5/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:ESL,Workshop
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T193203Z
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SUMMARY:Family Literacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Family Literacy Days are back! On Wednesday\, August 16\, we welcome families in the Read and Seed community garden from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at 420 E. Alcott St. Everyone is invited to join us for literacy games and gardening activities that help build reading\, writing\, and spelling skills for children and adults. Activities include free books\, safety tips\, nutrition demos\, literacy walks\, story time\, and veggie harvesting. Family Literacy Days are free and open to the public. Contact Kamaria at (269) 350-4595 or knichols@kalamazooliteracy.org with questions.      \nThis month we are celebrating healthy foods with Chef Tyler & The Fresh Food Fairy. Enjoy free books from the Kalamazoo Public Library and Dean’s Transportation will offer bus tours and safety tips.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/family-literacy-day-3/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210317T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20210302T205817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T233350Z
UID:5688-1615982400-1615987800@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Health Literacy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Doris Ravotas\, Ph.D \nBecause 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 group. \nThis forum will provide strategies of how to provide instruction that imparts health and literacy skills for adult learners. We will also discuss the most recent updates on Covid-19 safety measures and the vaccine. Learn more about the KLC’s Health Literacy programs.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/health-literacy-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Literacy,Tutor Forum,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Health-Lit-Fall-banner.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210312T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20210302T203807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T203807Z
UID:5638-1615539600-1615543200@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Workforce Literacy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Rose Fetzer (269) 849-9396 \nThis forum will explore how tutors can provide instruction to help learners acquire the literacy skills they need to engage in workforce development activities. \nGetting 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\, be promoted\, or keep a current job.  Workforce literacy includes equipping learners with the vocabulary\, reading\, writing\, and critical thinking skills necessary to become proficient in services provided by workforce development and employment readiness agencies. We will also discuss various career pathways that are designed to ensure direct access to employment via paid apprenticeships.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/workforce-literacy-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workforce,Workforce Literacy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/JOBS-image-e1590674444813.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230805T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20230615T180349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T180608Z
UID:11502-1691222400-1691235000@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:12th Annual Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, August 5\, for Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest! Each year\, this signature event brings together literacy advocates from across the community to play in support of adult literacy. All proceeds directly benefit the free programs and services of the KLC\, for adults who are striving to reach their goals. It’s truly a great day of gaming for a great cause!  \nRegister for the Competitive or Just For Fun division. Fees are $25 per player and include a tshirt\, delicious hors d’oeuvres\, and gaming materials. Trophies are awarded for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place in each division. Register here by July 14th. \nPlaying in Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest is a fun and easy way to show your support for adult literacy in Kalamazoo County.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/12th-annual-kalamazoo-scrabble-fest/
LOCATION:Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites\, 100 W. Michigan Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210324T133000
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CREATED:20210302T205259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T213154Z
UID:5663-1616587200-1616592600@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:ESL Tutor Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Jackie Denoyer (269) 348-0883 \nEnglish 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. \nThis forum will provide virtual teaching strategies for tutors and instructors who provide literacy instruction for non-native English speakers. Learn more about ESL of Southwest Michigan.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/esl-tutor-forum-5/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:ESL,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ESL-chart.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210317T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20210302T205817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T233350Z
UID:5688-1615982400-1615987800@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Health Literacy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Doris Ravotas\, Ph.D \nBecause 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 group. \nThis forum will provide strategies of how to provide instruction that imparts health and literacy skills for adult learners. We will also discuss the most recent updates on Covid-19 safety measures and the vaccine. Learn more about the KLC’s Health Literacy programs.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/health-literacy-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Literacy,Tutor Forum,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Health-Lit-Fall-banner.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210312T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20210302T203807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T203807Z
UID:5638-1615539600-1615543200@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Workforce Literacy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Rose Fetzer (269) 849-9396 \nThis forum will explore how tutors can provide instruction to help learners acquire the literacy skills they need to engage in workforce development activities. \nGetting 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\, be promoted\, or keep a current job.  Workforce literacy includes equipping learners with the vocabulary\, reading\, writing\, and critical thinking skills necessary to become proficient in services provided by workforce development and employment readiness agencies. We will also discuss various career pathways that are designed to ensure direct access to employment via paid apprenticeships.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/workforce-literacy-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workforce,Workforce Literacy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/JOBS-image-e1590674444813.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210324T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20210302T205259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T213154Z
UID:5663-1616587200-1616592600@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:ESL Tutor Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Jackie Denoyer (269) 348-0883 \nEnglish 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. \nThis forum will provide virtual teaching strategies for tutors and instructors who provide literacy instruction for non-native English speakers. Learn more about ESL of Southwest Michigan.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/esl-tutor-forum-5/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:ESL,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ESL-chart.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210317T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20210302T205817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T233350Z
UID:5688-1615982400-1615987800@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Health Literacy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Doris Ravotas\, Ph.D \nBecause 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 group. \nThis forum will provide strategies of how to provide instruction that imparts health and literacy skills for adult learners. We will also discuss the most recent updates on Covid-19 safety measures and the vaccine. Learn more about the KLC’s Health Literacy programs.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/health-literacy-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Literacy,Tutor Forum,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Health-Lit-Fall-banner.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210312T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20210302T203807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T203807Z
UID:5638-1615539600-1615543200@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Workforce Literacy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Rose Fetzer (269) 849-9396 \nThis forum will explore how tutors can provide instruction to help learners acquire the literacy skills they need to engage in workforce development activities. \nGetting 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\, be promoted\, or keep a current job.  Workforce literacy includes equipping learners with the vocabulary\, reading\, writing\, and critical thinking skills necessary to become proficient in services provided by workforce development and employment readiness agencies. We will also discuss various career pathways that are designed to ensure direct access to employment via paid apprenticeships.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/workforce-literacy-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workforce,Workforce Literacy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/JOBS-image-e1590674444813.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210324T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20210302T205259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T213154Z
UID:5663-1616587200-1616592600@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:ESL Tutor Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Jackie Denoyer (269) 348-0883 \nEnglish 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. \nThis forum will provide virtual teaching strategies for tutors and instructors who provide literacy instruction for non-native English speakers. Learn more about ESL of Southwest Michigan.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/esl-tutor-forum-5/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:ESL,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ESL-chart.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20230113T003415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T220327Z
UID:10777-1684418400-1684423800@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Tutor Training
DESCRIPTION:Welcome 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.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-24/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/tutoring-adults2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210317T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20210302T205817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T233350Z
UID:5688-1615982400-1615987800@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Health Literacy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Doris Ravotas\, Ph.D \nBecause 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 group. \nThis forum will provide strategies of how to provide instruction that imparts health and literacy skills for adult learners. We will also discuss the most recent updates on Covid-19 safety measures and the vaccine. Learn more about the KLC’s Health Literacy programs.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/health-literacy-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Literacy,Tutor Forum,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Health-Lit-Fall-banner.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230515T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20230113T003310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T220400Z
UID:10775-1684159200-1684164600@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Tutor Training
DESCRIPTION:Welcome 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.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-23/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/tutoring-adults2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210312T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20210302T203807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T203807Z
UID:5638-1615539600-1615543200@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Workforce Literacy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Rose Fetzer (269) 849-9396 \nThis forum will explore how tutors can provide instruction to help learners acquire the literacy skills they need to engage in workforce development activities. \nGetting 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\, be promoted\, or keep a current job.  Workforce literacy includes equipping learners with the vocabulary\, reading\, writing\, and critical thinking skills necessary to become proficient in services provided by workforce development and employment readiness agencies. We will also discuss various career pathways that are designed to ensure direct access to employment via paid apprenticeships.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/workforce-literacy-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workforce,Workforce Literacy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/JOBS-image-e1590674444813.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230511T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20230113T003102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T220423Z
UID:10773-1683813600-1683819000@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Tutor Training
DESCRIPTION:Welcome 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.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-22/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/tutoring-adults2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230508T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20230113T002527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T220444Z
UID:10771-1683554400-1683559800@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Tutor Training
DESCRIPTION:Welcome 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.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-21/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/tutoring-adults2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230504T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20230113T002424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T220514Z
UID:10769-1683208800-1683214200@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Tutor Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Welcome 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.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-orientation-14/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/tutoring-adults2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210324T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20210302T205259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T213154Z
UID:5663-1616587200-1616592600@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:ESL Tutor Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Jackie Denoyer (269) 348-0883 \nEnglish 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. \nThis forum will provide virtual teaching strategies for tutors and instructors who provide literacy instruction for non-native English speakers. Learn more about ESL of Southwest Michigan.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/esl-tutor-forum-5/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:ESL,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ESL-chart.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210317T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20210302T205817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T233350Z
UID:5688-1615982400-1615987800@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Health Literacy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Doris Ravotas\, Ph.D \nBecause 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 group. \nThis forum will provide strategies of how to provide instruction that imparts health and literacy skills for adult learners. We will also discuss the most recent updates on Covid-19 safety measures and the vaccine. Learn more about the KLC’s Health Literacy programs.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/health-literacy-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Literacy,Tutor Forum,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Health-Lit-Fall-banner.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230417T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230417T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20230331T230202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T230258Z
UID:11164-1681741800-1681745400@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Summer Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for fun volunteer opportunites this Summer? Join us on Monday\, April 17\, 6:30 p.m. at Westwood United Methodist Church for an orientation meeting. We will discuss the health literacy curriculum and the various roles we have available. For questions\, contact Dori Ravotas at doris.ravotas@wmich.edu or Renee Hammond at (269) 382-0490 ext. 224\, rhammond@kalamazooliteracy.org.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/summer-volunteer-orientation/
LOCATION:Westwood United Methodist Church\, 538 Nichols Rd.\, Kalamazoo\, MI
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210312T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20210302T203807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T203807Z
UID:5638-1615539600-1615543200@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Workforce Literacy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Rose Fetzer (269) 849-9396 \nThis forum will explore how tutors can provide instruction to help learners acquire the literacy skills they need to engage in workforce development activities. \nGetting 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\, be promoted\, or keep a current job.  Workforce literacy includes equipping learners with the vocabulary\, reading\, writing\, and critical thinking skills necessary to become proficient in services provided by workforce development and employment readiness agencies. We will also discuss various career pathways that are designed to ensure direct access to employment via paid apprenticeships.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/workforce-literacy-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workforce,Workforce Literacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20230411T162254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T162409Z
UID:11218-1681462800-1681470000@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the Health Fair! Join us on Friday\, April 14\, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. for a health literacy fair\, where you will enjoy lots of free giveaways and learn about important\, helpful services from community partners such as: \nWMU Homer J. Stryker School of Medicine\nWMU Bronson School of Nursing\nSmile Savers\nUrban Exposure Initiative\nPriority Health\nHealthy Babies\, Healthy Start\nCapTel Captioned Telephones\nBronson Cancer Center\nMeridian Insurance\nMichigan Department of Health & Human Services\nIntegrated Services of Kalamazoo\nKalamazoo County Government \nDon’t miss this great opportunity for learning and fun!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/health-fair/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210324T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20210302T205259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T213154Z
UID:5663-1616587200-1616592600@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:ESL Tutor Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Jackie Denoyer (269) 348-0883 \nEnglish 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. \nThis forum will provide virtual teaching strategies for tutors and instructors who provide literacy instruction for non-native English speakers. Learn more about ESL of Southwest Michigan.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/esl-tutor-forum-5/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:ESL,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230316T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20230113T001434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T001434Z
UID:10766-1678975200-1678980600@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Tutor Training
DESCRIPTION:Welcome tutor trainees! This is the online training that the KLC requires before tutors can be matched with an adult learner. In these five 90-minute sessions\, we will focus on hybrid learning\, blended learning\, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-20/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210317T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20210302T205817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T233350Z
UID:5688-1615982400-1615987800@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Health Literacy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Doris Ravotas\, Ph.D \nBecause 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 group. \nThis forum will provide strategies of how to provide instruction that imparts health and literacy skills for adult learners. We will also discuss the most recent updates on Covid-19 safety measures and the vaccine. Learn more about the KLC’s Health Literacy programs.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/health-literacy-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Literacy,Tutor Forum,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230313T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20230113T001337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T001337Z
UID:10764-1678716000-1678721400@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Tutor Training
DESCRIPTION:Welcome tutor trainees! This is the online training that the KLC requires before tutors can be matched with an adult learner. In these five 90-minute sessions\, we will focus on hybrid learning\, blended learning\, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-19/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210312T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124859
CREATED:20210302T203807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T203807Z
UID:5638-1615539600-1615543200@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Workforce Literacy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Rose Fetzer (269) 849-9396 \nThis forum will explore how tutors can provide instruction to help learners acquire the literacy skills they need to engage in workforce development activities. \nGetting 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\, be promoted\, or keep a current job.  Workforce literacy includes equipping learners with the vocabulary\, reading\, writing\, and critical thinking skills necessary to become proficient in services provided by workforce development and employment readiness agencies. We will also discuss various career pathways that are designed to ensure direct access to employment via paid apprenticeships.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/workforce-literacy-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workforce,Workforce Literacy
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