Literacy Council Frederick County

Tutor Training Workshop
2019-01-12 09:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | C. Burr Artz Library, 110 E. Patrick St.,, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Two days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers will prepare you to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills. Both days are required for completion. Attendance at one Tutor Information Session or an approved alternative prior to the training is also required.

Conversation Class - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2019-01-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
This is a student-led conversation class. Students meet every other week to plan the class and class strategies. Students themselves give presentations and mini-presentations about their country of origin, first year in the United States, or anything else of interest to them. Idioms are discussed. We also read the newspaper News for You for practice in pronunciation and break down into smaller groups to have discussions. It is a very social time for students to get to know one another and make friendships. The class will meet every first and third Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. from September 18 through December 4. Sometimes students bring in food to share, but you are allowed to eat in the classroom so it is suggested that you bring a lunch or snack. Other times, we go on field trips especially in the summer. Registration is required

Writing Class 2 - Wednesdays
2019-01-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
This is a more advanced course than Writing 1. Students will be asked to write paragraphs using a cogent argument and persuasive language. They will continue to learn basic grammar and edit paragraphs for grammar errors and error in the structure of a paragraph. They will read paragraphs and discuss main ideas and the value of supporting materials.
The class will meet on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from January 16 through April 17. Space is limited and registration is required.

Professional Development for Tutors
2019-01-16 13:00 - 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 1:00 – 3:00 in the Literacy Council classroom.

Drop-in Computer Support for Students
2019-02-04 09:30 - 10:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Students may come in on any Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., for help with using computers. No registration is required – just come in. This is not a class. It is a chance to get help with problems or get answers to questions.

Computer Class ~ Beyond the Basics
2019-02-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
This class will introduce word processing and other skills to students who already have some basic computer skills. Class will meet on Monday afternoons from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., February 4 through April 8. Registration is required – space is limited.

ESL Beginning Literacy Class - Monday & Friday
2019-02-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
The ESL Beginning Literacy Class is for adults with little to no English language proficiency. The class will focus on building basic vocabulary needed for daily life skills, daily living conversations and pronunciation. This class meets on Monday and Friday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., February 15 through March 29. Space is limited and registration is required.

Professional Development for Tutors
2019-02-27 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 February session has been rescheduled to the 4th Wednesday. The topic will be “Teaching With the Brain in Mind: Maximizing engagement and retention to facilitate learning.”

ESL Pronunciation Class - Tuesdays
2019-03-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
The Tuesday afternoon Pronunciation Class is a ten-week class for English students. We will focus on the sounds and other aspects of spoken English (stress, intonation, etc.) which are most problematic for the students participating in the class. The goal of the class is for the students to improve their ability to understand spoken English and to clearly express themselves when speaking in English.
The class will meet each Tuesday from March 5 through May 7, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration is required.

READy for Summer Book Campaign
2019-03-15 - 2019-05-12 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
The more kids read, the better readers they become! Help us send a new book home for the summer with children served by Blessings in a Backpack Frederick. This campaign is a collaboration between Blessings in a Backpack, Curious Iguana bookstore, Frederick County Public Libraries and the Literacy Council of Frederick County.
Together, we can…

Put books in the hands of children who need them
Combat “summer slide”- the decline in reading skills that can happen when school’s not in session
Ensure that more kids are ready to read and succeed when school starts this fall

With your help, 1,000 Frederick County students in pre-k, kindergarten, and first grade will receive a brand new book in their backpacks before summer break begins!
To donate one or more of the titles on our READy for Summer book list:

Bring a new book from the READy for Summer book list below to the Literacy Council or make a donation to the Literacy Council anytime through May 12th, designating the READy for Summer Campaign. We will use the funds to purchase books from the list and deliver them on your behalf to Blessings in a Backpack.
Purchase books through Curious Iguana’s website. Curious Iguana will deliver all books purchased through their website or in their store to Blessings in a Backpack.
Purchase books from other retailers and drop off at Blessings in a Backpack, 1016 N. Market St. (black bins on back porch), or the Literacy Council of Frederick County, 110 E. Patrick St. (call 301-600-2066 for directions)
Important: Donations must be titles on our READy for Summer book list. New books only, please. Book campaign ends on Sunday, May 12.

For PreK
Thank you! We have reached our goal for PreK books!
Please make your selection from the Kindergarten and First Grade titles.
For Kindergarten
All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold • Circle by Mac Barnett
Crunch, the Shy Dinosaur by Cirocco Dunlap • Quackers by Liz Wong
For First Grade
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson • Niblet & Ralph by Zachariah Ohora
No Boring Stories! by Julie Falatko • There Are No Bears in This Bakery by Julia Sarcone-Roach

Professional Development for Tutors
2019-03-20 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 “In Their Words: Using students’ own words and experiences to teach reading, writing, and spelling.”

Scrabble Mania for Literacy
2019-03-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant, 581 Himes Ave., Frederick, MD, 21703
SAVE THE DATE! Please plan now to join us on Saturday afternoon, March 30, 2019, from 2:00 – 5:00 at Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant for our 4th Annual SCRABBLE® Mania for Literacy event! Come play a lively game of Scrabble with a team of four players for the benefit of the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Also visit our Silent Auction and enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, a complimentary glass of wine and cash bar, all while supporting adult literacy programs in our community! See below to register online or by mail. Early Bird Registration is now open!
The details:
$220 for a team of four or $60 for Individuals*
*Register by February 14, 2019 and take advantage of the Early Bird team price of $190 or Individual price of $50!
Saturday, March 30, 2019, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant
581 Himes Ave.
Frederick, Maryland 21703
Directions: http://www.dutchsdaughter.com/contact/
REGISTER ONLINE
REGISTER BY MAIL
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Double Letter Sponsor: $100 – Basic Benefits & 1 ticket
Triple Letter Sponsor: $250 – Basic Benefits & Team Registration (4 tickets)
Double Word Sponsor: $500 – Basic Benefits & Team Registration (4 tickets), half-page ad & more!
Triple Word Sponsor: $1,000 – Basic Benefits & Table Registration (2 teams, 8 tickets), full-page ad & more!
SEE SPONSOR BENEFITS AND DETAILS!
REGISTER ONLINE TO BECOME A SPONSOR!
MANY THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS!

Matching funds from the Ausherman Family Foundation will double your donation!

Parent Outreach Program Conversation Class
2019-04-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Centro Hispano de Frederick, 1080 W. Patrick St., Suite 4, Frederick, MD, United States
The Parent Outreach Conversation Class is for parents of children who attend Hillcrest and Waverley Elementary Schools.
The class will meet on Thursday afternoons at from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., April 4 through May 23, at Centro Hispano de Frederick.

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 | 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 | 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!
