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Wisconsin Literacy Events, Trainings, and Workshops

September 2023

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Friday, September 8, 2023
Nationwide

Celebrate International Literacy Day by becoming a volunteer tutor!

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
12:00 pm1:00 pm

This networking opportunity is for staff and volunteers who coordinate your tutor training, learner/tutor matching, and any other aspect of your tutor programming.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
6:00 pm8:30 pm

This course is an overview of adult ELL and literacy instruction for all prospective tutors.

We will: define instructional approaches and discuss the benefits of embedding digital literacy and provide strategies for your first meeting with a student.

Please note that you will be asked to participate in discussion. Plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can use your audio (and video if possible).

You must complete the independent, online course “Tutoring Adults: What You Need to Know” before attending this session. You will receive a link to this 1-hour, self-paced online course when you register.

Thursday, September 14, 2023
1:00 pm2:00 pm

This call is for staff or volunteers who provide literacy programming in coordination with libraries. On this call, you will: talk about the things most important to you, “Compare notes” with other library directors, and follow up on our last meeting.

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
12:00 pm1:00 pm

This networking opportunity is for Wisconsin Literacy members who have no paid staff and are volunteer led.

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
6:00 pm8:00 pm

This course is for new ELL tutors or those who want a refresher.

We will cover: assessment, goal setting, evaluation, lesson Planning, getting to know you activities and language Experience Approach.

Please note that you will be asked to participate in discussion. Plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can use your audio (and video if possible).

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
6:00 pm8:00 pm

This course is for new ELL tutors or those who want a refresher.

We will cover: assessment, goal setting, evaluation, lesson Planning, getting to know you activities and language Experience Approach.

Please note that you will be asked to participate in discussion. Plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can use your audio (and video if possible).

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
9:00 am10:00 am

This networking opportunity is for programs that have up to 2 full-time paid staff. Please send topics or agenda items to anna@wisconsinliteracy.org.

Thursday, September 21, 2023
11:00 am12:00 pm

Share your experiences, questions, challenges, and successes using Northstar Digital Literacy and connect with our community of practice.

This course is for new ABE/Literacy tutors or those who want a refresher.

We will cover: assessment, goal setting, evaluation, lesson planning, getting to know you activities, and language experience approach.

Please note that you will be asked to participate in discussion. Plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can use your audio (and video if possible).

Tuesday, September 26, 2023
6:00 pm8:00 pm

This course is for new ELL tutors or those who want a refresher.

We will cover: vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation.

Please note that you will be asked to participate in discussion. Plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can use your audio (and video if possible).

This course is for new ABE/Literacy tutors or those who want a refresher.

We will cover: alphabetics, word study, and fluency.

Please note that you will be asked to participate in discussion. Plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can use your audio (and video if possible).