Fall Continuing Tutor Education (CTE) Program
We have several professional development workshops scheduled for this fall. These are great opportunities for tutors to gain new skills and obtain the latest information about a topic. And they are FREE! To register, please email info@literacycouncilmcmd.org or call 301.610.0030.
Monday, September 20, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Panel Discussion - Citizenship and
Naturalization Information
Dawn Sequeria, Esq., Patel Firm and Deneice Jones, Community Relations Officer, USCIS, will participate in the panel discussion. Topics to include the naturalization process, green card guidelines, work authorization and more. As part of the naturalization discussion, a mock interview will be conducted so students (and tutors) can see how the process works. There will be some time at the end of the session to ask questions about specific problems or topics.
This program is open to both tutors and students. Students are welcome to bring a friend or family member to help translate the information.
Tuesday, October 12, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Helping Your Student with the Naturalization Process - Preparing for the Test
Facilitated by Nancy McTiernan, LCMC Volunteer
Nancy will discuss the topics covered in the CIS (Citizenship and Immigration Services) test and what materials are available both in the LCMC library and on the Internet that will be useful to help prepare your student to take the test. She will provide you with ideas and ways to incorporate civics and history lessons into your tutoring sessions.
Saturday, November 20, 2010, 10:30 am -
noon - NOTE NEW DATE AND TIME
Using Supplementary Materials in Your Lessons
Facilitated by Mike Trageser, Basic Literacy Coordinator
Join Mike as he roll out new activities available for you to incorporate into your lessons. Mike has developed additional exercises and worksheets that are linked to each lesson in the Laubach series. These materials will provide variety for both you and your student and allow you to select items that target your student's specific needs within that lesson.
Gift
Ideas that Benefit the LCMC
Are you
pondering what to give that hard-to-please relative? Searching for a
meaningful gift for someone who has too much “stuff” already? Wondering how
to support the cause of literacy without sacrificing your
gift-giving? We can help!
Gift of Literacy Cards
These beautiful cards tell your loved ones, friends,
and associates that you have given a “gift of literacy” to the LCMC in their
honor. Purchase the cards now ($10 each or $100 for 12) and give them out all
year long.
To order, download the form
Gift of Literacy,
complete the information, save it to your computer, email the completed
form to
giftofliteracy@literacycouncilmcmd.org and
pay online through our secure processing via PayPal by clicking here:
Make a Donation. When paying by
PayPal, BE SURE to indicate
GIFT OF LITERACY
in the PayPal Instructions field. You can
also print out the form and mail it to our office with your check payable to
Literacy Council of Montgomery County.
Fall ESL Class Schedule
Click here to see the location and times of the fall ESL classes. This year the LCMC offers morning, afternoon and evening classes at various locations around the county. Classes begin approximately two to three weeks after the orientations.
LCMC Video on YouTube
Many of you had the opportunity to view the video that was created for the 2009 Scrabble Scramble fundraiser. It is now available online on YouTube. Click on the link below to view the video. Share it with your friends and family. Help spread the word about our organization.
GED-i Program
The GED-i is an online program to help individuals prepare for the GED exam. If you think you are ready for the GED test, you can take the Official GED Practice Test. Click here for more information about the GED-i program and the practice test.
Help Young Adults Gain Job Skills
Target Community & Educational Services assists young adults with mild to moderate disabilities in gaining employment and becoming more independent. Their office is in Gaithersburg on Woodfield Rd. We will be working with them 1-2 weekdays for about an hour sometime between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM depending on tutor availability. We will not only teach job skills such as filling out applications and reading instructions, but we’ll also work on reading and writing for pleasure. Overall it should be an incredibly rewarding experience. We still need 3-4 more tutors in order to get the program started. This opportunity is open to both ESL and Basic Literacy tutors and experience with students with disabilities is not required. If you are interested in volunteering to help with this with this program, please contact Mike Trageser, 301.610.0030 or mike@literacycouncilmcmd.org/
We are pleased to announce that the LCMC has been selected for inclusion in the 2009 -
2010 Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington. The LCMC was one of 68 small charities (with yearly budgets below $3M) selected from nearly 200 applicants. Click here for more information.
We have created a Yahoo Group to provide you an opportunity to connect with other tutors. Click on the icon below, sign in and join our group.
We are also available on facebook. Become a fan of the Literacy Council!
The Language Lab is open for student use during the following hours when the LCMC office is open:
Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We have established several conversation classes around the county. These classes are available to current students as well as students on our waiting list. They are being held either weekly or bi-monthly for approximately an hour. The current class schedule and locations are:
Davis - Wednesdays at 10.30 am.
Facilitator: Maggie Hamer
Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda
This is a drop in class.
Rockville - Wednesdays at 10.00 am.
Facilitator: Carol Dymond
LCMC Office, Rockville Library, Third Floor
This class is for more advanced speakers and is a drop in class.
Germantown - Mondays at 1:30 pm.
Facilitator: Ron Wiles
Gilchrist Center, Upcounty Regional Services Center, Germantown
This class is for more advanced speakers and is a drop in class.
If you feel your student would benefit from meeting with other students and practicing their English conversation skills, contact your coordinator at 301.610.0030.
ProLiteracy and the Verizon Foundation have just put together a terrific set of FREE resources for citizenship teachers and tutors: http://literacynetwork.verizon.org/tln/content/how-can-i-help-immigrants-prepare-take-us-citizenship-test. Navigation note: For each resource, click on the word "go" in green text - this will lead you to a description of the resource. At the bottom of the description, look for "Resource: Link" (n green). Clicking on this link will take you to the material you have chosen.