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.

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

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.

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
2021-03-18 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: Session 3
2021-03-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Online, MI, United States

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

Tutor Orientation
2021-03-04 14:00 - 15:30 | 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 March 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.

Information session: Edison Early Childhood Education Career Pathway
2021-02-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Online, MI, United States
Join us from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. for an information session to learn all about the apprenticeship where you can get paid to complete your training and work in the exciting career of Early Childhood Education with the YWCA Kalamazoo.
This is a unique opportunity for anyone with a passion for helping children and families learn! Register here: https://bit.ly/39NkFRH

Information session: Edison Early Childhood Education Career Pathway
2021-02-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, MI, United States
Join us from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for an information session to learn all about the apprenticeship where you can get paid to complete your training and work in the exciting career of Early Childhood Education with the YWCA Kalamazoo.
This is a unique opportunity for anyone with a passion for helping children and families learn! Register here: https://bit.ly/39NkFRH

Virtual Health Fair
2021-02-05 07:00 - 10:00 | Online, MI, United States
Join us on Friday, February 5th, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. for a FREE virtual health fair! We’ve partnered with the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) and KRESA’s Health Services Advisory Committee to offer a day filled with important and helpful information to help you manage your and your family’s health.
Each 25 – 30 minute Zoom session is designed around the topics you’re most interested in. There will also be a panel discussion called “Ask the Almost Doctor” where attendees can ask questions of the WMed students.
Register today and choose the five topics you’re most interested in learning more about.

Tutor Training: Sessions 1-4
2021-01-16 04:00 - 08:00 | 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 two four-hour trainings, we will focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.

Tutor Orientation
2021-01-14 14:00 - 15:30 | 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 January training process includes an orientation, and two sessions of four-hour trainings. We focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
Click here to register.

Online Health Literacy Forum
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Forum leader: Doris Ravotas, Ph.D.
This online forum will explore strategies to provide instruction that imparts health and literacy skills for adult learners.
Health is a topic that applies to every adult learner, so using tutoring strategies that meet the health goals of learners is important. Yet, most of the materials for adults do not consistently incorporate health content. 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.
To register, please email Kito Jumanne-Marshall.

Tutor Training: Sessions Three & Four
2020-11-14 04:00 - 08:00 | Virtual
Welcome tutor trainees!
This training covers sessions three and four of the training that the KLC requires before tutors can be matched with a learner. The November process includes an orientation, and two sessions of four hour trainings. We focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
Click here to register.

Workforce Literacy Forum
2020-01-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Michigan Works! Southwest, 1601 S. Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001
Forum 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, 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.

Friendly Connections Open Tutor Forum
2020-11-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Kalamazoo Literacy Council, 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001, United States
Forum leader: Jessi Pavey, KLC Student Services Coordinator
This forum will provide tutoring strategies for new and experienced tutors and instructors who support the learning of KLC students.
Everyone is invited to share student-tutor stories, successes, frustrations, and mysteries. Attendees will gather tips for improving tutoring and gain insights and understandings of the learning process. This forum will also further help us realize we are a part of a vital organization.

Tutor Training: Sessions One & Two
2020-11-07 04:00 - 08:00 | Virtual
Welcome tutor trainees!
This training covers sessions one and two of the training that the KLC requires before tutors can be matched with a learner. The November process includes an orientation, and two sessions of four hour trainings. We focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
Click here to register.

Tutor Orientation
2020-11-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
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 November training process includes an orientation, and two sessions of four-hour trainings. We focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
Click here to register.

Annual Fall Reception
2020-10-29 13:30 - 14:30 | Online, MI, United States
Please join us for our annual event to honor our volunteers, learners, and partners. This virtual celebration will feature some very special recognitions including:
~~Volunteer Service Award~~
~~Literacy Advocate of the Year~~
~~June Miller Legacy Award in Literacy~~
~~Mard Little Award for Adult Learner Excellence~~

This is a perfect opportunity to learn about the KLC and see the impact we’re having on the community. Don’t miss it!

Register for link: kjumanne-marshall@kalamazooliteracy.org

Tutor Training: Session Four
2020-09-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Welcome tutor trainees!
This is the fourth 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.

Tutor Training: Session Three
2020-09-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Welcome tutor trainees!
This is the third 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.

Tutor Training: Session Two
2020-09-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Welcome tutor trainees!
This is the second 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.
