Friendly Connectors Open Tutor Forum
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesEveryone is invited to share student-tutor stories: successes, frustrations, mysteries and in the process gather tips for improving tutoring and gain insights and understandings. It will also help us realize that we are a part of a vital organization. This forum will provide teaching strategies for new and experienced tutors and instructors who provide literacy... 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 »
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 »