Tutor Orientation and Training
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesYou’ve read the success stories, you’ve seen the numbers, and you’ve decided that it’s time to do your part to end adult illiteracy in Kalamazoo County. Your personal contributions will create a lasting, positive change in your neighborhood for years to come. Thank you. All tutors attend one tutor orientation followed by four training sessions.... Read more »
Workforce Tutor Forum
Michigan Works! Southwest 1601 S. Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, MIGetting 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. This includes equipping learners with the vocabulary, reading, writing, and critical thinking skills necessary to become proficient in services provided by workforce... Read more »
ESL Forums
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 1747 W Milham Ave, Portage, MI, United StatesESL Tutor Forum
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 1747 W Milham Ave, Portage, MI, United StatesEnglish 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 teaching strategies for... Read more »
Parent Literacy Forum
WMU McGinnis Reading Center and Clinic 4511 Sangren Hall, Kalamazoo, MIParents are the first teachers of their children. Many adults with low literacy skills have hopes that their children will not have the same struggles with learning as they experienced. According to the National Institutes of Health, the most important factor in a child’s academic success is the reading level of his or her caregivers.... Read more »