Tutor Information Session
Thurmont Regional Library 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont, MD, United StatesCome learn about the Literacy Council, the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves.
Events for December 7, 2023 - November 2, 2023
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Book Club
For this class, students will read The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande and Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party by Ying Chang Compestine. We will discuss the main points of the stories over a period of 2 weeks for each book through careful textual study. We will review character, plot, themes and the main...
Tutor Information Session
Urbana Regional Library 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick, MD, United StatesCome learn about the Literacy Council, the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves.
Parent and Child Beginning English Conversation Class and Playgroup – Wednesdays
C. Burr Artz Library 110 E. Patrick St.,, Frederick, MD, United StatesMeet other parents of children ages birth - 5 and share conversation and current events topics. Children will be busy with stories and activities while parents practice conversational English skills with other adults. This series is made possible by a partnership between Frederick County Public Libraries and the Literacy Council of Frederick County and will...
Tutor Information Session
Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United StatesCome learn about the Literacy Council, the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves.
2018 Unity Campaign
The Literacy Council is again honored to be one of 31 nonprofit organizations participating in the Unity Campaign for Frederick County! The Campaign, hosted by United Way of Frederick County, is committed to providing those in need with access to basic resources. With an extensive number of supporters from a variety of backgrounds, it's our mission to...
Tutor Training Workshop
C. Burr Artz Library 110 E. Patrick St.,, Frederick, MD, United StatesTwo days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers will prepare you to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills. Both days are required for certification. Attendance at one Tutor Information Session or an approved alternative prior to the training is...
Tutor In-service Session
Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United StatesCome learn some new ways to enhance your lessons! We have a tutor in-service slated for Wednesday, Sept. 26th from 3 to 4 p.m. on using Comics and Graphic novels as teaching tools. Monthly Coffee ‘n Chats continue on the third Wednesday of each month.
Tutor Training Workshop
Benevola United Methodist Church 19925 Benevola Church Rd., Boonsboro, MD, United StatesTwo days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers will prepare you to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills. Both days are required for certification. Attendance at one Tutor Information Session or an approved alternative prior to the training is...
Pronunciation Class ~ Beginning – Tuesdays
Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United StatesThe Tuesday afternoon Pronunciation Class is an eight-week class for beginning English students. 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...
Pronunciation Class ~ Advanced – Thursdays
Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United StatesThe Thursday afternoon Pronunciation Class is an eight-week class for intermediate/advanced English students. We focus on American English pronunciation –- learning to distinguish between different sounds when listening and learning to correctly pronounce the sounds in speech. We also address other aspects of spoken English, including stress and intonation. The class includes a lot of...
Tutor Information Session
Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United StatesCome learn about the Literacy Council, and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves.
Conversation Class ~ Beginning – Tuesdays
C. Burr Artz Library Computer Lab 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD, United StatesThe Tuesday morning Conversation Class is a class for beginning 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 11 until November 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the...
Tutor Information Session
C. Burr Artz Library Trust Conference Room 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD, United StatesCome learn about the Literacy Council, and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves.
Holiday Book Drive
Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United StatesThe Literacy Council of Frederick County is again partnering with Curious Iguana and Barnes & Noble Booksellers for our Annual Holiday Book Drive for the benefit of Blessings in a Backpack (BIAB) to provide new books for pre K - 6th grade children. Blessings in a Backpack, Frederick, provides weekend backpacks of supplemental nutrition to...
Health Literacy
Frederick Memorial Hospital 400 West Seventh St., Frederick, MD, United StatesThe Health Literacy class is offered to help adults understand basic healthcare and how the American healthcare system works. Terms reviewed include anatomy, medical specialties, wellness efforts (diet and exercise), doctor appointments or Emergency Department visits (what to expect and how to prepare), and basic insurance terms. The class will be held at Frederick Memorial...
Conversation Class ~ Beginning – Monday morning
Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United StatesThe Monday morning Conversation Class is a class for beginning 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 October 1 until November 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Space is...
Tutor Information Session
Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United StatesCome learn about the Literacy Council, and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves.
Tutor Chat
Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United StatesA Tutor Coordinator is available on the third Wednesday of the month from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. if you would like to stop by to discuss anything related to your tutoring efforts. This is completely informal, but please let us know ahead of time, by phone at (301) 600-2066 or email at staff@frederickliteracy.org, that...
Tutor Information Session
Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United StatesCome learn about the Literacy Council, and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves.