Parent Literacy Forum
MIForum leader: Elizabeth Isidro, Ph.D. This forum will explore evidence-based literacy activities for parents that can be used to help improve reading outcomes. Sessions will incorporate objectives and training from the Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing public awareness and action campaign as well as information and materials from KLC community literacy partners. Parents are... Read more »
Read and Seed Online Health Literacy Class
VirtualRead and Seed is an online health literacy class for tutors and students to enjoy learning about: Growing fruits and vegetables Food safety tips Healthy and delicious recipes Fun food-related activities Easy exercises for indoors and out Classes begin Friday, July 17th, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. To register, email Kito Jumanne-Marshall.
Tutor Training: Orientation
VirtualWelcome 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 September training process includes an orientation, and four... Read more »
Workforce Literacy Forum
Michigan Works! Southwest 1601 S. Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, MIForum leader: Michael D. Evans 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,... Read more »
Tutor Training: Session One
VirtualWelcome tutor trainees! This is the first training session the KLC requires before tutors can be matched with a learner. The September 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.