ESL 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 »
Health Literacy Tutor Forum
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesBecause 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 group. This forum will provide... Read more »
Kalamazoo SCRABBLE® Fest
Bell's Eccentric Cafe 355 E Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, MIJoin us for the 8th Annual Kalamazoo SCRABBLE® Fest! This event raises awareness of adult literacy as well as help raise funds to strengthen and expand adult literacy services for adults who struggle to read. Last year, more than 100 players attended the event, raising over $13,000 to support the KLC. Bell’s Brewery is returning as our... Read more »
ESL 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 »