Kalamazoo Literacy Council

Health Literacy Forum
2021-03-17 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | Online, MI, United States
Forum 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 group.
This 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.

Tutor Training Session 1
2021-07-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Online, MI, United States
Welcome tutor trainees!
This is the training that the KLC requires after orientation and before tutors can be matched with a learner. In these four 90-minute trainings, we will focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.

Tutor Training Orientation
2021-07-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Online, MI, United States
Welcome tutor trainees!
This is the official orientation session the KLC requires before training, and before tutors can be matched with a learner. In the Literacy Advocacy Orientation, you will learn about the KLC’s history, programs, services, learners, and your critical role as a volunteer tutor. The May training process includes an orientation, and four sessions of 90-min trainings. We focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
Click here to register.

Workforce Literacy Forum
2021-03-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Online, MI, United States
Forum 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 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.

Health Literacy Tutor Forum
2021-06-23 12:00 - 13:30, 2021-05-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Online, MI, United States
Forum 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 group.
This online forum will provide strategies of how to provide instruction that imparts health and literacy skills for adult learners. In May and June, we will discuss virtual volunteer opportunities with our Summer ESL program. 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.
Email to sign up for the monthly forum: kjumanne-marshall@kalamazooliteracy.org

ESL Tutor Forum
2021-03-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Online, MI, United States
Forum 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 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.

Tutor Training: Session 4
2021-05-20 14:00 - 15:30, 2021-03-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Online, MI, United States

Tutor Training: Session 3
2021-05-17 14:00 - 15:30, 2021-03-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Online, MI, United States

Tutor Training: Session 2
2021-05-13 14:00 - 15:30 | MI

Tutor Training: Session 1
2021-05-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Online, MI, United States

Tutor Orientation
2021-05-06 15:00 - 16:30 | Online, MI, United States

Health Literacy Tutor Forum
2021-04-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Online, MI, United States

ESL Tutor Training Workshop
2021-04-17 06:00 - 08:00 | Online, MI, United States
We’re pleased to offer a wonderful new opportunity to get immersed in the world of teaching English language learners. These highly motivated learners are eager to strengthen their English skills and will benefit greatly from the engaging strategies and resources you will learn in this online workshop:

How to relate to and communicate with non-native English learners
How to organize an ESL lesson
How to deliver ESL lesson content (online and in-person)
Specific teaching strategies and activities
Where to find additional resources

This free workshop requires registration by Monday, April 12, so that you can receive materials via snail mail. Register today!
Workshop leader: Jen Kruger, ESL of SWMI Instructor

Tutor Training: Session 2
2021-03-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Online, MI, United States

Information Session: Edison Early Childhood Education Career Pathway
2021-03-09 12:00 - 12:30 | Online, MI, United States
You’re invited to an information session where you’ll learn all about the apprenticeship that pays you to complete your training toward an exciting career in Early Childhood Education with the YWCA Kalamazoo.
Get the details and register for the link: http://ubz.272.mywebsitetransfer.com/ece-career-pathway/

Tutor Training: Session 1
2021-03-08 13:00 - 14:30 | MI
