Parent Literacy Forum
Online MI, United StatesForum leader: Elizabeth Isidro, Ph.D Stay at home orders means that the need for parent literacy services is greater than ever. Parents are always considered the āfirst teachersā of their children, and in many cases right now, they are the only teachers. Our virtual Parent Literacy Together class helps our learners with children become more... Read more »
ESL Tutor Forum
Online MI, United StatesForum 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... Read more »
Family Literacy Day – Celebrating our Mothers
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesThe Read and Seed community garden is back for the 2022 season! Join us on Tuesday, May 3 for the kick off of Family Literacy Days. Parents and their kids will enjoy fun multi-generational activities designed to strengthen literacy skills and foster a love of lifelong learning. Bring the littles and enjoy story time about... Read more »
Tutor Orientation
Online MI, United StatesWelcome 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 KLCās history, programs, services, learners, and your critical role as a volunteer tutor. This training process includes an orientation, and four sessions... Read more »
Tutor Training
Online MI, United StatesWelcome 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 hybrid learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.