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Workforce Literacy Forum
Workforce Literacy Forum
This forum will explore how tutors and partners 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, be promoted, or... Read more »
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“What’s up, I can’t read” – Community and Literacy with Oliver James
“What’s up, I can’t read” – Community and Literacy with Oliver James
Join the Kalamazoo Literacy Council and the Kalamazoo Public Library as we proudly welcome Oliver James to Kalamazoo, on Thursday, April 18! Oliver is a motivational speaker, father, and adult learner who began teaching himself to read as an adult. He chronicled his literacy journey on social media and has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers and supporters. Oliver has received... Read more »
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Tutor Training Part Four
Tutor Training Part Four
This is the training that is required to become a certified reading tutor with the KLC. You will learn how to teach adults using the Laubach method and the Challenger reading series, plus effective strategies for tutoring and engaging native English speakers and English language learners. These sessions are hybrid, so you can choose to... Read more »
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ESL Forum
ESL Forum
Forum leader: Lupita Flores (269) 382-0490 ext. 224 English 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... Read more »