Albert J. White Commemoration

Kzoo County Dept. of Health & Community Services 311 E. Alcott St., Kalamazoo, MI, United States

The community is invited to join the Kalamazoo County Department of Health & Community Services (HCS), Kalamazoo Literacy Council, and Western Michigan University for a special program to commemorate the life and legacy of Albert J. White. White, an African-American mason born in the 1800's, is responsible for some of the city's iconic landmarks including... Read more »

Tutor Orientation

420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI

Welcome! This is the training that is required to become a certified reading tutor with the KLC. In this orientation, we will introduce you to our mission and why we believe “Everyone Needs To Read.” We will also share what you can expect during and after tutor training. If you have any questions, please contact... Read more »

Tutor Training Part 1

420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI

This is the training that is required to become a certified reading tutor with the KLC. You will learn how to teach adults using the Laubach method and the Challenger reading series, plus effective strategies for tutoring and engaging native English speakers and English language learners. These sessions are hybrid, so you can choose to... Read more »

Tutor Training part 2

This is the training that is required to become a certified reading tutor with the KLC. You will learn how to teach adults using the Laubach method and the Challenger reading series, plus effective strategies for tutoring and engaging native English speakers and English language learners. These sessions are hybrid, so you can choose to... Read more »

Tutor Training part 3

420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI

This is the training that is required to become a certified reading tutor with the KLC. You will learn how to teach adults using the Laubach method and the Challenger reading series, plus effective strategies for tutoring and engaging native English speakers and English language learners. These sessions are hybrid, so you can choose to... Read more »