Literacy of Northern NY
- In-Person Tutor Training Watertown
Help an Adult Learn to Read Better!
If you love to read, share that love with an adult who struggles with literacy skills. Our tutor training course will teach you about phonics, word patterns, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and fluency. After completing the course, participants are matched with an adult who needs help. Students and tutors meet in public places such as libraries for an hour or two each week. People taking this course must attend orientation, basic reading 1 & 2, and successful tutoring.
Help an Adult Speak English Better!
For those who enjoy multiculturalism, learn how to empower English language learners to navigate the community. The training emphasizes speaking & pronunciation, asking for information, health issues, vocabulary, greetings, building confidence and fluency, grammar, and some writing. You do not need to speak another language. People taking this course must attend Orientation, ESL 1 & 2, and successful tutoring.
Time for each session: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Orientation: Tuesday, October 15
Basic Reading 1: Thursday, October 17
Basic Reading 2: Tuesday, October 22
ESL 1: Thursday, October 24
ESL 2: Tuesday, October 29
Successful Tutoring: Thursday, October 31
Where – 3rd floor conference room, Key Bank, 200 Washington St., WatertownCall Literacy of Northern NY at 315-782-4270 to register or go to http://www.literacynny.org/contact/There is a $30 fee for the textbook for the reading course. - In-Person Tutor Training Lowville
Help an Adult Learn to Read Better in Lewis County
If you love to read, share that love with an adult who struggles with literacy skills. Our tutor training course will teach you about phonics, word patterns, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and fluency. After you complete the course, you are matched with an adult who needs help. Students and tutors meet in public places such as libraries for an hour or two each week. People taking this course must attend orientation, basic reading 1 & 2, and successful tutoring.
Time for each session: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
When:
Orientation: Thursday, Oct. 24
Basic Reading 1: Tuesday, Oct. 29
Basic Reading 2: Thursday, Oct. 31
Successful Tutoring: Tuesday, Nov. 5
Where:
Literacy of Northern New York’s Lowville office, 7640 N. State St.
Call 315-376-8188 to register or go to http://www.literacynny.org/contact/
There is a $30 fee for the textbook.
If you can’t attend the in-person training, we also offer online training.
Literacy of Northern NY is a United Way partner agency. - Click on the following link to register for an event or workshop.
Registration: Tutor Training/Events Links - LNNY has ongoing tutor training courses in an Click on the link below for more information.
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