Volunteer Information Session
2019-05-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2019-06-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-07-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-09-13 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.

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.)

Beginner/Intermediate ESL Conversation Class ~ Saturdays
2019-09-07 15:00 - 16:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
The Saturday afternoon Conversation Class is for adults who want to improve their ability to speak and understand American English. We have conversations about many subjects – holidays, food, travels, family, current events and more. It will meet beginning September 7 through October 26, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

ESL Beginning Reading & Speaking ~ Monday
2019-09-09 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 Mondays from 7:00 – 8:45, September 9 – October 14. The class also meets on Wednesdays. Students may attend on either day, but they are encouraged to come both days.

Pronunciation Class ~ Urbana Library - Tuesday
2019-09-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
The Tuesday morning Pronunciation Class is adults learning English. 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 September 10 through November 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration is required.

2019 Unity Campaign
2019-09-11 - 2019-09-30 | MD
The Literacy Council is again honored to be one of 32 nonprofit organizations participating in the Unity Campaign for Frederick County, hosted by United Way of Frederick County. The Unity Campaign supports the over one in three households in Frederick County that struggle to afford basic human necessities! Together, we can make a difference!
The Unity Campaign is a collaborative project between nonprofit partners, sponsors, and the greater Frederick community to support our most vulnerable neighbors by giving to a nonprofit organization of their choice.
Literacy is the basis for success in all other areas of life. It enables people to gain better employment to provide food, clothing, shelter and health care for themselves and their families. And the children of literate parents are much more likely to succeed in school.
The 2018 Frederick Community Assessment Report conducted by the Frederick County Community Foundation identified several common stressors that negatively impacted the well-being of families. These include financial hardship, housing and food instability, health issues and lack of affordable childcare. Illiteracy compounds each of these stressors, erecting a barrier that severely limits the financial options of a family. While these are multifaceted and complex issues, adult literacy is the one factor that can have a positive impact across the board.
The majority of fundraising will take place during the “12 Days of Giving” which begins on September 11th and continues through September 22th. However, the campaign is currently running and accepting donations! Please consider donating by designating the Literacy Council of Frederick County or by supporting the campaign as a whole. Matching funds will provide more bang for your donated bucks!
Visit http://www.unityfrederick.com/ to learn more about the campaign.
To donate online to the Literacy Council, please visit our Unity Campaign page. Or download the Mail-in Donation Form to send a check.

Conversation Class ~ Advanced - Wednesday mornings
2019-09-11 10:00 - 11:15 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
The Wednesday morning Advanced Conversation Class is a class for adults who want to improve their ability to speak and understand American English. We have conversations about many subjects – holidays, food, travels, family, current events and more. The class will meet from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. each Wednesday, September 11 through December 18. Space is limited. Preregistration is required.

Pronunciation Class - Wednesday
2019-09-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
The Wednesday afternoon Pronunciation Class is adults learning English. 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 Wednesday from September 11 through November 13, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration is required.

Drop-In Restaurant English Class ~ Wednesday
2019-09-11 14:45 - 15:45 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
We are offering FREE weekly drop in classes for downtown restaurant kitchen staff (back of house) who want to improve their English skills for work. Much of the focus will be on improving communication skills for beginning English speakers. Vocabulary and conversations will center on the food service industry. The class will meet on Wednesday afternoons beginning September 11 through October 30 from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. No registration is required. Just come in.

ESL Civics in Frederick MD ~ Intermediate/Advanced – Thursdays
2019-09-12 09:30 - 12:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
This class, ESL Civics in Frederick MD, is for intermediate to advanced students. The goal of this class is to let students practice their English language and communication skills in authentic life skills settings. Some of our lessons in the classroom will introduce vocabulary and background for history, government, culture and civic opportunities in our city and county. Other lessons will be spent out in the community visiting locations related to our topics. We will listen, talk and learn in English. There are no textbooks or tests, just the enjoyment of learning. Please be aware that this class is not designed for taking the Citizenship Test. However, the content will help in citizenship preparation. Also, we will be walking quite a bit around the city. Preregistration is required and space is limited.

Beginner/Intermediate Conversation Class ~ Friday
2019-09-13 14:30 - 15:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
The Friday afternoon Conversation Class is for adults who want to improve their ability to speak and understand American English. We have conversations about many subjects – holidays, food, travels, family, current events and more. It will meet beginning September 13 through December 13, from 2:30 -3:30 p.m.
