Literacy Council of Frederick County

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We teach adults the reading and other English language skills they need to provide for their families and contribute to the well-being and prosperity of our community.

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  • Interview Dos & Don’ts with Ginger Trautman

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    Ginger has interviewed hundreds of potential employees. She will share her tips on what you should or shouldn’t do when interviewing.

  • Learn to ride Transit!

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

     Join us for a free Transit presentation and Ride-along. Register here or call our office at 301-600-2066 to sign up!

  • Cyber Safety for Seniors

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    Join us for a free digital literacy workshop for our seniors. This workshop is in our LCFC classroom. No registration is required, just come in!

  • Budgeting During a Crisis

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    Join Lydia Falaye from Truist Bank for this free financial literacy workshop. It will cover how to budget when the unexpected happens. This workshop is free of charge and will be held in our LCFC classroom on Tuesday, August 11, at 1:00 PM. Call our office at 301-600-2066 to learn more.

  • Foundations of Investing Workshop

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    Join us for a free financial literacy workshop on June 16th at 1 PM. Brianna Ryland from Edward Jones will lead a Foundations of investing workshop at our office on 110 East Patrick Street. Register for the workshop today! Register: https://forms.office.com/r/VUHgPYJD1T?origin=lprLink

  • Life Skills: Resume Workshop

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    Join Mary Snyder for an in-person resume writing workshop. Mary will teach you how to create a polished resume that will get noticed by potential employers. Bring your device or use one of ours! Register for the workshop: https://forms.office.com/r/VUHgPYJD1T?origin=lprLink

  • Financial Literacy Workshop

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    Learn the difference between money market accounts and high yield savings accounts. You will also go through the pros and cons for credit cards and how to choose a credit card. Register here.

  • Scrabble Mania Workshop

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    Join us in our classroom at 110 E. Patrick Street to learn the augmented way to play so you can join our Scrabble Mania Fundraiser on May 6th and play with confidence! This workshops is open to all community members interested in participating in Scrabble Mania. Register for the workshop: https://forms.office.com/r/VUHgPYJD1T?origin=lprLink   Already know how...

  • Eating to Thrive: How to make the change to a healthy diet

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    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    Join Alison Wexler, National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Board President of The Common Market Co-op, to learn how to make the change to a healthy diet. You will identify what a healthy diet is, your reasons to making this life change, how to define your goals, and how to stay motivated. Workshop is...

  • Tutor Chat & Book Giveaway

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    Our classroom resource library has been re-inventoried and cleaned out to make it easier to find helpful teaching tools.  As a result, we have many books and other resources available for free to you.

  • Tutor Chat – In Person!

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    Join other tutors from the Literacy Council in enjoying tea and cookies, while you get to chat and have questions answered by our coordinators! RSVP and find out more information by emailing: info@frederickliteracy.org

  • Ribbon Cutting

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    We are excited to announce our 60th Anniversary ribbon cutting on International Literacy Day, Friday, September 8th at 10 a.m.  The Ribbon Cutting is hosted by the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce for elected officials, Board of Directors members, staff and friends of the Literacy Council in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Council's...

  • Stuff the Bus 2023 – June 12 through July 31

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    The Literacy Council is again participating as a collection site for the United Way’s Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive.  Stuff the Bus is a way for the community to come together to help young people succeed in school and is a way for the Literacy Council to support family literacy. Help share this Flyer...

  • Stuff the Bus 2022 – June 13 through August 3

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    The Literacy Council is again participating as a collection site for the United Way’s Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive.  Stuff the Bus is a way for the community to come together to help young people succeed in school and is a way for the Literacy Council to support family literacy. Help share this Flyer...

  • Volunteer Appreciation Event 2021

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    COME JOIN US FOR A CURBSIDE FUNNEL CAKE THANK YOU!! Friday, November 12th Between 12 noon - 2 p.m.!! CURBSIDE  THANK YOU: Calling all Literacy Council volunteers, come join us  on Friday afternoon, November 12th anytime between 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. for a special thank you for all your amazing support during the past...

  • Tutor Training Workshop – Postponed until further notice

    Tutor Training Workshop – Postponed until further notice
    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, 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.

  • Classes for Students – all postponed until further notice

    Classes for Students – all postponed until further notice
    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    The Literacy Council offers small group classes to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. We have conversation classes at beginning and more advanced levels, pronunciation, beginning literacy and conversation, writing, civics, and beginning reading and phonics.  Most classes are held at the Literacy Council, but some are in Urbana.  They are at...

  • Professional Development for Tutors – postponed until further notice

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    Tutors, join us on Friday, March 27, 2020, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the Literacy Council classroom for this learning opportunity. Is your student thinking about transitioning to Frederick Community College?  Come learn about the process of becoming a GED or ESL student at FCC.  Presented by Ivania Amador, FCC Adult Education and ESL...

  • Volunteer Information Session

    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.

  • Professional Development for Tutors

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    Tutors, join us on Monday March 9, 2020, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity. Using Graphic Narratives to Teach Reading: Adding the WHAM and POW factor to your lessons will be presented by Lynn Bruton, Basic Literacy Coordinator