Events for July 22 - March 30

Conversation Class ~ Intermediate/Advanced – Thursdays

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...

Professional Development for Tutors

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

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.

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.

Beginner/Intermediate Conversation Class ~ Friday

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.

ESL Conversation Class – Urbana Senior Center ~ Thursdays

Urbana Regional Library Senior Center 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick, MD, United States

This ESL Conversation Class is for adults of all ages 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 on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Urbana Senior Center...

Conversation Class ~ Advanced – Wednesday mornings

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....

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.

Volunteer Information Session

Thurmont Regional Library 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont, 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.

Volunteer Information Session

Urbana Regional Library 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick, 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 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!

Event Series Tutor Training Workshop

Tutor Training Workshop

Frederick Presbyterian Church 115 W. 2nd St., Frederick, 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.

Professional Development for Tutors

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

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.)

Profession 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 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

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

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.

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Scrabble® Mania for Literacy 2020 – Cancelled

Dutch's Daughter Restaurant 581 Himes Ave., Frederick, MD

Scrabble® Mania for Literacy 2020 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 crisis and our desire to comply with strict protocols suggested in response to the crisis. We hope to bring back Scrabble® Mania next year. We will soon launch our Scrabble® Mania Online Silent Auction featuring over 80 fantastic items for all interests, including...

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...

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...

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.