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SUMMARY:Tutor Orientation
DESCRIPTION:At new tutor orientation\, you will learn about the KLC’s mission\, vision\, services\, and programs. We will also outline what you can expect from the new tutor training sessions\, which are held on Saturday\, January 20 and Saturday\, January 27\, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The KLC’s tutor orientation and training sessions are hybrid\, so you may choose to participate in person or online. To sign up\, please fill out the form here. If you have any questions\, please contact Abbey at (269) 382-0490 ext. 219 or aweathers@kalamazooliteracy.org.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-orientation-17/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
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SUMMARY:Tutor Training
DESCRIPTION: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 native English speakers and English language learners. These sessions are hybrid\, so you can choose to participate in person or online. If you have any questions\, please contact Abbey at (269) 382-0490 ext. 219 or aweathers@kalamazooliteracy.org.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-31/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
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SUMMARY:KLC Fundraiser with Wax Wings Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:Join the KLC and Wax Wings Brewing Co. for a fundraiser to kick off our 50th anniversary celebration! When you enjoy a delicious Kalamazoo Skyline IPA between January 12-21 during Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week\, Wax Wings will donate $1 from every purchase to the KLC. This hand crafted beer is designed to showcase Wax Wings’ favorite qualities of a hoppy beer and to pay tribute to what they love most about Kalamazoo. All Citra hops\, double-dry hopped. Soft\, balanced\, and juicy with waves of citrus and pine (7% ABV). \nOn Sunday\, January 21\, we will host a family friendly event at Wax Wings\, 3480 Gull Rd. Come out to enjoy activities\, games\, storytime\, free books\, and more.  Join us for a fun-filled afternoon in support of literacy for all!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/klc-fundraiser-with-wax-wings-brewery/
LOCATION:3480 Gull Road\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 3480 Gull Rd.\, Kalamazoo\, 49048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Tutor Training
DESCRIPTION: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 native English speakers and English language learners. These sessions are hybrid\, so you can choose to participate in person or online. If you have any questions\, please contact Abbey at (269) 382-0490 ext. 219 or aweathers@kalamazooliteracy.org.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-31/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
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SUMMARY:ESL Tutor Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Lupita Flores (269) 382-0490 ext. 224 \nEnglish 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 tutors and instructors who provide literacy instruction for non-native English speakers. We invite you to share your experiences. Learn more about ESL of Southwest Michigan. \nTo sign up for the forum\, contact Kito Jumanne-Marshall at (269) 382-0490 ext. 211 or kjumanne-marshall@kalamazooliteracy.org.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/esl-tutor-forum-5-2/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:ESL,Workshop
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