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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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
Tutors, join us on Monday, March 9, 2020, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm in the Literacy Council 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
Tutors, join us on Thursday, February 27, 2020, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity. Second Language Acquisition: Learn how we acquire language and discover specific language related obstacles your students will have based on their native language. (Repeat session.)
Tutors, join us on Wednesday, January 15, 2019, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity. Tutor Chat: A Q&A session for all tutors. Bring your success stories and your questions, and get to know other tutors!
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.
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....
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.
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.
Tutors, join us on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity. Let's Play Games: Utilizing game formats to improve word recognition, spelling, and memory.
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...
In Writing 1 students will review basic points of grammar and learn to write complete structurally sound sentences. They will also be able to write cogent paragraphs on specific topics. They will be able to edit paragraphs for basic grammar errors. They will also be able to read paragraphs and distinguish the main idea of...
