Kalamazoo Literacy Council

Tutor Training Part 2
2026-09-17 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | 420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001, 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001
Welcome to the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s tutor training! The training is held in four parts, over two weeks, in person or online. After this training, you will be certified to tutor adults using the Laubach method and the Challenger series and you will then be matched with an adult learner. To sign up, please use the tutor registration form.

Tutor Training Part 3
2026-09-21 18:00 - 19:30 | 420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001, 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001

Tutor Training Part 4
2026-09-24 18:00 - 19:30 | 420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001, 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001

Adult Literacy Research & Training Symposium
2026-10-09 08:00 - 15:30 | Western Michigan University, MI, 49008, United States
Save the date for the KLC and Western Michigan University’s annual professional development conference, the Adult Literacy Research & Training Symposium. This free event offers strategies and insights around best practices for teaching adults and empowering learners. This year’s theme is “Literacy without limits,” and engaging sessions will cover topics such as AI in adult learning, Digital Skills, Workforce Development, and Multigenerational Learning. Volunteer tutors, educators, advocates, and students are encouraged to attend. Agenda and details will be announced soon. For questions or inquiries about presenting at the conference, please email us or call (269) 382-0490 ext. 4786.

New Tutor Orientation
2026-11-05 18:00 - 19:30 | 420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001, 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001
Welcome to the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s new tutor orientation! In this 90-min presentation, you will learn about our mission, services, the training process, and what to expect from being a certified volunteer tutor with the KLC. This is a hybrid training, so you may participate in person or online. To sign up, please use the tutor registration form.

Tutor Training Parts 1 & 2
2026-11-14 09:00 - 13:00 | 420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001, 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001
Welcome to the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s tutor training! The November sessions are held over two Saturdays, in person or online. After this training, you will be certified to tutor adults using the Laubach method and the Challenger series and you will then be matched with an adult learner. To sign up, please use the tutor registration form.
