Blog for the Literacy Council of Frederick County, Maryland

On March 07, 2021October 1, 2021

Learner Spotlight: Meet Amilcar

Welcome to our new monthly Learner Spotlight! We invite you to meet Amilcar, one of our students who will be...

On February 17, 2021February 17, 2021

Written by Catherine Coundjeris, Book Club Facilitator and Writing Classes Instructor The Literacy Council’s bi-annual Book Club met in December...

On February 16, 2021October 1, 2021

“As teachers you have those moments when you can see them growing and grasping things and understanding it. It is so rewarding.”...

On February 11, 2021October 1, 2021

Welcome to our new monthly Learner Spotlight! We invite you to meet Jinjin, one of our students who will be...

On February 03, 2021February 3, 2021

The Literacy Council is seeking experienced ESL instructors to conduct Workplace Literacy classes. You will join a collaborative team...

On January 27, 2021October 1, 2021

Welcome to our new monthly Learner Spotlight! We invite you to meet Jacqueline, one of our students who will be...

On January 22, 2021January 27, 2021

Adult learners, volunteer tutors, members of the Board of Directors and the community gathered for a virtual “Book Launch” on...

On January 22, 2021October 1, 2021

Tutoring is one of the Literacy Council’s core programs matching trained volunteer tutors with adult learners who have come to...

On December 08, 2020December 8, 2020

2020 has definitely been a year full of challenges, yet our 7th annual Celebration of Achievements, held virtually, is a...

On December 08, 2020October 1, 2021

Our Volunteer Spotlight this month honors Doris Vierbuchen. Doris first began volunteering with the Literacy Council 23 years ago, in...