Volunteer Information Session
2019-04-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-04-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2019-05-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-05-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2019-06-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Come learn about the Literacy Council, and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves. You will learn about our programs, who we serve, and how you can help.

ESL Beginner Class: Speaking, Reading and Writing - Level 2 ~ Monday
2019-04-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
In the ESL Beginner Level 2 class, students will learn more words, form longer sentences and questions, and use more negatives and verbs in the present, past, future and continuous tenses. The class also meets on Wednesday.

ESL Level 1: Beginner Speaking and Reading ~ Tuesdays
2019-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
In the ESL Level 1 Beginner Speaking and Reading class, students learn new words and how to form short sentences and questions. They also learn to use negatives and verbs in the present and present continuous tense.
The class will meet on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., from April 16 through June 25.

Professional Development for Tutors
2019-04-17 13:30 - 15:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Professional development sessions will provide opportunities for tutors to gain expertise that will support their tutoring. A different topic will be presented each month, and tutors will also have a chance for general discussions and to ask questions after the presentation. The sessions will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:30 – 3:00 in the Literacy Council classroom. To reserve a seat, email staff@frederickliteracy.org or call the office at (301) 600-2066. The topic will be “Let’s Play Games: Utilizing game formats to improve word recognition, spelling, and memory.”

ESL Beginner Class: Speaking, Reading and Writing - Level 2 ~ Wednesdays
2019-04-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
In the ESL Beginner Level 2 class, students will learn more words, form longer sentences and questions, and use more negatives and verbs in the present, past, future and continuous tenses. The class also meets on Mondays.

Tutor Training Workshop
2019-04-27 09:00 - 15:30 | C. Burr Artz Library, 110 E. Patrick St.,, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Prepare to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills with two days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers. Both days are required for completion. Attendance at one Volunteer Information Session or an approved alternative prior to the training is also required.

Online Learning Lab ~ Mondays
2019-05-06 12:30 - 15:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Students can come to the Online Learning Lab to use various online programs independently. They can improve typing skills, reading, or vocabulary, work on GED preparation and more! Students must have basic computer skills. The lab will be held on Mondays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., May 6 to June 24.

Volunteer Information Session
2019-05-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Brunswick Branch Library, 915 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick, MD, United States

Writing Class 3 ~ Wednesdays
2019-05-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Writing Class 3 is a more advanced class than Writing 2. Students will review the elements of writing structurally sound sentences, clear and logical paragraphs, and then develop a 5 paragraph essay. Students will read and discuss The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez.
The class will meet on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from May 8 through June 26. Space is limited and registration is required.

Beginner Conversation Class ~ Fridays
2019-05-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Beginner Conversation Class is a class for beginning adults who want to improve their ability to speak and understand American English.
The class will meet on Friday afternoons, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., from May 10 through July 26.

Tutor Training Workshop
2019-05-11 09:00 - 15:30 | Benevola United Methodist Church, 19925 Benevola Church Rd., Boonsboro, MD, 21713, United States
Prepare to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills with two days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers. Both days are required for completion. You must also attend one Volunteer Information Session or an approved alternative prior to the training.

Professional Development for Tutors
2019-05-15 13:30 - 15:00, 2019-06-19 13:30 - 15:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Professional development sessions will provide opportunities for tutors to gain expertise that will support their tutoring. A different topic will be presented each month, and tutors will also have a chance for general discussions and to ask questions after the presentation. The sessions will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:30 – 3:00 in the Literacy Council classroom. To reserve a seat, email staff@frederickliteracy.org or call the office at (301) 600-2066.

Celebration of Achievements
2019-06-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 South Carroll Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Please join us for an evening of celebration as we recognize the accomplishments of our students and contributions of our volunteers at our 6th Annual Celebration of Achievements.
The event will be held on Tuesday June 11, 2019, at 6:30 in the evening at The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 South Carroll Street, Frederick, Maryland.
Refreshments and beverages will be served, including a sampling of dishes prepared by our students from around the world.
Directions and Parking: : http://delaplaine.org/visit/driving-directions-parking/
Need more information? Contact Laurie Fisher or Jennifer Szabo at staff@frederickliteracy.org or (301) 600-2066.
R.S.V.P. – Please register online by Wednesday, June 5, 2019, or you may call (301) 600-2066 or email staff@frederickliteracy.org.

Thanks to our Sustainer Level event sponsor for helping to make this celebration possible!

Volunteer Information Session
2019-06-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-07-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD, United States

Volunteer Information Session
2019-06-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont, MD, 21788, United States

Professional Development for Tutors
2019-07-17 13:30 - 15:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Tutors, join us on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity.
Pronunciation Workshop: Resources and materials for incorporating pronunciation drills and practice into lessons.

Professional Development for Tutors
2019-07-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Tutors, join us on Monday, July 22, 2019, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity.
The Use of Technology in ESL Teaching.

Tutor Training Workshop
2019-07-27 09:00 - 15:30 | Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont, MD, 21788, United States

Book Club
2019-08-07 11:30 - 13:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Tutors and Students are invited to come to the meetings of the 2nd Book Club to read and discuss Enrique’s Journey: The Story of a Boy’s Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite With His Mother by Sonia Nazario. We will meet at the Literacy Council Classroom from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. on three consecutive Wednesdays on August 7th, 14th, and 21st.

Conversation Class ~ Intermediate/Advanced - Thursdays
2019-08-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
This conversation class is for intermediate to advanced students. We talk…hold conversations on any subject such as one’s favorite holiday, food, travels, family and so much more. The only qualification to joining is one we all have…talking. There is no pressure to read, give a speech…just converse and get to know one another. This class will meet on Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., August 15 – December 5

Professional Development for Tutors
2019-08-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Tutors, join us on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity.
Teaching Reading Strategies Through the Use of Picture Books

ESL Beginning Reading & Speaking ~ Wednesday
2019-09-04 19:00 - 20:45 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
The ESL Beginning Reading and Speaking class is for those who do not read English, to increase vocabulary in speaking and listening skills and begin to learn to read and write English. The class will meet on Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:45, September 4 – October 16. The class also meets on Mondays. Students may attend on either day, but they are encouraged to come both days.

Professional Development for Tutors
2019-09-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Tutors, join us on Friday, September 6, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity.
Second Language Acquisition: Learn how we acquire language and discover specific language related obstacles your student will have based on their native language. (This is a repeat of a previous session.)
