2022 Fall Reception
Online MI, United StatesThe Fall Reception is the annual event where we honor our volunteers and celebrate learner successes! In addition to a presentation by Executive Director Michael Evans of programming highlights from the past year, we will present the Mard Little Awards for Adult Learner Excellence and the Volunteer Service Award. This is a virtual meeting. Please... Read more »
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 »
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. The November training process includes an orientation, and two... 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 two four-hour trainings, we will focus on hybrid learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
The Right to Literacy
Kalamazoo Public Library Central Branch 315 S. Rose St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesYou're invited! Join us as we gather in celebration of the Declaration for the Right to Literacy. We will bring together community leaders, advocates, and partner agencies in the spirit of literacy being a right that everyone deserves. The evening will feature several speakers including Dr. Rita Raichoudhuri, KPS Superintendent, and Dr. Grace Lubwama, CEO... Read more »