Workforce Literacy Forum
Online MI, United StatesForum 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... Read more »
10th Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest
Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites 100 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin us for a day of gaming and fun all to benefit adult literacy in Kalamazoo County! Play in person at the Radisson or online. You can win awesome trophies and prizes. Click here for all the details and link to tickets. Don't miss it!
2021 Read and Seed Harvest Festival
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin us in the Read and Seed community garden and outdoor classroom for a fun day of literacy activities. This free event will feature Literacy Hopscotch, storytime, pumpkin painting, garden sign art, treats, and more! Families from the KLC and Goodwill Industries are invited to enjoy the festivities as we harvest fresh goodies from our... Read more »
Health Literacy Forum
Online MI, United StatesForum 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... 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 “first teachers” 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 »