Annual Fall Reception
Online MI, United StatesPlease 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... Read more »
Tutor 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 November training process includes an orientation, and two... Read more »
Tutor Training: Sessions One & Two
VirtualWelcome 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.
Friendly Connections Open Tutor Forum
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesForum 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.... 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 »