Events for November 28, 2023 - November 16, 2023

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

Professional development sessions will provide opportunities for tutors to gain expertise that will support their tutoring.  A different topic will be presented each month, and tutors will also have a chance for general discussions and to ask questions after the presentation.  The sessions will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:30 -...

Event Series Tutor Training Workshop

Tutor Training Workshop

Benevola United Methodist Church 19925 Benevola Church Rd., Boonsboro, 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.

Celebration of Achievements

Delaplaine Arts Center 40 South Carroll Street, Frederick, MD, United States

Please join us for an evening of celebration as we recognize the accomplishments of our students and contributions of our volunteers at our 6th Annual Celebration of Achievements. The event will be held on Tuesday June 11, 2019, at 6:30 in the evening at The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 South Carroll Street, Frederick, Maryland. Refreshments...

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

Professional development sessions will provide opportunities for tutors to gain expertise that will support their tutoring.  A different topic will be presented each month, and tutors will also have a chance for general discussions and to ask questions after the presentation.  The sessions will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:30 -...

Volunteer Information Session

Emmitsburg Branch Library 300 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, 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.

Event Series Online Learning Lab ~ Mondays

Online Learning Lab ~ Mondays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Students can come to the Online Learning Lab to use various online programs independently.  They can improve typing skills, reading, or vocabulary, work on GED preparation and more!  Students must have basic computer skills.  The lab will be held on Mondays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., May 6 to June 24.

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.

ESL Level 1: Beginner Speaking and Reading ~ Tuesdays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

In the ESL Level 1 Beginner Speaking and Reading class, students learn new words and how to form short sentences and questions.  They also learn to use negatives and verbs in the present and present continuous tense. The class will meet on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., from April 16 through June 25.

Event Series Writing Class 3 ~ Wednesdays

Writing Class 3 ~ Wednesdays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Writing Class 3 is a more advanced class than Writing 2. Students will review the elements of writing structurally sound sentences, clear and logical paragraphs, and then develop a 5 paragraph essay.  Students will read and discuss The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez. The class will meet on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from...

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class ~ level 4

Asian American Center of Frederick 1080 W. Patrick St., #16, Frederick, MD, United States

This ongoing ESL class is for adults at a high intermediate level of English proficiency who want to improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as their vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and critical thinking skills. The class meets on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Asian American Center of Frederick (AACF). ...

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

Emmitsburg Branch Library 300 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, 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, July 17, 2019, from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity. Pronunciation Workshop: Resources and materials for incorporating pronunciation drills and practice into lessons.  

Professional Development for Tutors

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Tutors, join us on Monday, July 22, 2019, from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity. The Use of Technology in ESL Teaching.