Citizenship Class

10/11/2017 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – The Literacy Connection is offering a 14 week Citizenship Preparation Class. The class is taught by Sister Pat Andrews who has been helping immigrants prepare and receive citizenship for nearly 20 years.  Good command of English language required (minimum SPL 4).    Along with U.S. History and Government information, assistance will be given with the […]

First Literacy – Promoting Reading Fluency for Mixed Level ABE and ESOL Classes Using The Change Agent

10/13/2017 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – This two-part workshop combines experiential learning based on reading research and offers practitioners a wealth of relevant reading material selected from The Change Agent magazine. You’ll leave the first workshop with a number of lesson ideas and strategies for teaching reading, and you’ll be supported in developing an action plan to implement your choice of […]

YMCA ILC-Transitions to College and Careers

10/13/2017 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Come learn about the Transitions to College and Careers Program at the YMCA International Learning Center. There will be 5 information sessions about the course: October 13th, October 27th, November 10th, December 1st, and December 8th. This 6-month course is from 1/2/18 – 6/22/18. Class is Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 2:00pm. Course topics […]

First Literacy – Advocating for Our Adult Learners and Programs: What Programs Need to Know

10/16/2017 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – In this workshop, participants will explore the range of roles ABE and ESOL practitioners can take as important advocates for their students and programs, particularly in the areas of public policy and funding. There will be ample time to ask questions, pose challenges, voice concerns, and receive guidance on making advocacy choices. This is also […]

Citizenship Class

10/18/2017 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – The Literacy Connection is offering a 14 week Citizenship Preparation Class. The class is taught by Sister Pat Andrews who has been helping immigrants prepare and receive citizenship for nearly 20 years.  Good command of English language required (minimum SPL 4).    Along with U.S. History and Government information, assistance will be given with the […]