Next orientation for new tutors
Date: Thursday, January 19, 2011
Time: 10:30 am to noon
Place: Rockville Library, 2nd floor meeting room
Registration: Click here to register online.
Are you ready to play?
Don't miss out on the LCMC's 4th Annual SCRABBLE Scramble on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 6:00 pm at Manor Country Club in Rockville. It will be a fun evening for novices and experts alike -- and all for a great cause. All proceeds will benefit Literacy Council programs. Please click for more details about playing, sponsoring, or volunteering.
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Learning to Read at Age 52 -- LCMC Student's Autobiography is Published!
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Photo by Dr. Bob Laubach
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Just five years ago,
Milton Whitley wasn't able to read and he believed he was "unteachable." His autobiography chronicles a difficult childhood, problems in school, coping with addictions, and the joys of his new life, which resulted from learning to read. Today, Milton is living a life he never dreamed possible. He is employed, serves as a mentor, advocates for adult literacy services, and is studying for his GED. "I'm loving life," says Milton. Congratulations to Milton and to his tutor, Mary-Ellen Friedland, who was instrumental in helping Milton achieve so much.
Pictured at left, Milton signs copies of the book at the U.S. Conference on Adult Literacy in Houston on November 3, 2011.
For ordering information, please click here.
Support the initiatives and work of the Literacy Council by giving The Gift of Literacy to your friends and family. A ten-dollar donation buys one Gift of Literacy Card; a Gift of Literacy Package of 12 cards costs $100.00. To order, please click here.
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Parking Garage Changes for Rockville Library
Parking fees for visitors to the Rockville Memorial Library (and the LCMC office) have changed. Fees for the 355 Parking Garage are now $2.00 for the first hour and $1.00 for each hour thereafter, up to 10 hours. Town Square merchants will validate for up to 2 hours with any purchase.
ESL Classes
Winter is fast approaching and we will begin our ESL class sessions. Orientations begin in January. Click here for a complete schedule.
Changes in Tutor Reporting Process
Enhancing and Updating Goals and Achievements for Students
Currently,
as part of the monthly report, the LCMC staff requests that tutors report on
student goals only upon achievement. This provides our organization with
information after the fact and does not provide a good picture of the
progress our students make toward reaching their goals.
This process has changed. See the details in
the October 2010 issue of the
LCMC Newsletter.
To access the new forms click here. If you have any questions, please contact your office coordinator.
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.
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.