Adult Literacy Research & Training Symposium
WMU-Fetzer Center 2251 Business Ct., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesWelcome to the 2024 Adult Literacy Research & Training Symposium! The theme of this year's event is "50 Years of Empowerment Through Literacy," as we continue to celebrate our 50th anniversary of providing free basic literacy services to adults who struggle to read. At the symposium, attendees will enjoy engaging presentations and skills building workshops... Read more »
Tutor Training Orientation
420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MIWelcome! This is the training that is required to become a certified reading tutor with the KLC. In this orientation, we will introduce you to our mission and why we believe "Everyone Needs To Read." We will also share what you can expect during and after tutor training. If you have any questions, please contact... Read more »
Tutor Training Parts One & Two
420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MIThis is the training that is required to become a certified reading tutor with the KLC. You will learn how to teach adults using the Laubach method and the Challenger reading series, plus effective strategies for tutoring and engaging native English speakers and English language learners. These sessions are hybrid, so you can choose to... Read more »
Tutor Training Parts Three & Four
420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MIThis is the training that is required to become a certified reading tutor with the KLC. You will learn how to teach adults using the Laubach method and the Challenger reading series, plus effective strategies for tutoring and engaging native English speakers and English language learners. These sessions are hybrid, so you can choose to... Read more »
Albert J. White Proclamation
201 W. Kalamazoo Ave. 201 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesOn Tuesday, February 18, the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners will read a proclamation during its regular Board meeting honoring the life and work of Albert White. White served the Kalamazoo community for over five decades, from the 1870s until 1930, earning his journeyman status as a stone mason and bricklayer at the age of... Read more »