Council Seeking Staff Member To Support Tutors November 23, 2016 The Oakland Literacy Council is seeking a part-time tutor coordinator to support and train the volunteer tutors that help over 300 low-literacy adults each year. For more information view the Job Description.
27th Ex Libris Event Once Again Inspires Audience October 19, 2016 Thank you to the Sponsors of the 2016 Ex Libris dinner in support of adult literacy Over 110 guests gathered at the Village Club in Bloomfield Hills on October 13th to hear best-selling author Johnathan Rand discuss the link between his writing and adult literacy. The Ex-Libris event, in its 27th year, is an annual dinner that supports the work of the Oakland Literacy Council. Bestselling author Johnathan Rand shared how his books have inspired literacy efforts Johnathan Rand, the bestselling author of dozens of suspense books for adults and children including the American Chillers series, shared a powerful and moving personal story of connecting with an adult learning to read through his books. Attendees also heard from Ossie Tate, a student in the Oakland Literacy Council program who has made remarkable progress. Tate talked about his reading problem as, "one of the most shameful things I have ever experienced was not be able to read. The shame that I carried all of these years because I didn't want anyone to know find out I couldn't read." Read the entire post
Shop and Meet Local Authors at Leon and Lulu October 18, 2016 Authors from 2015 event Once again Leon & Lulu in Clawson will be opening their doors to local authors in support of adult literacy. More than 60 authors will be on hand throughout the store to share their reading and writing works with curious shoppers on Sunday October 23rd from 11 am – 5 pm. Read the entire post
Board Pledges to Double All Donations to the Back to Basics Campaign October 18, 2016 The Oakland Literacy Council recently launched a Back to Basics fundraising campaign to increase the number of adult basic education students. All donations made to this campaign will be doubled up to $25,000 by a match provided by the Board of Directors and other generous donors. In Oakland County, over 100,000 people lack basic literacy skills and need the one-on-one tutoring help that the Oakland Literacy Council provides. The Back to Basics initiative strives to increase the number of adults receiving basic education tutoring by 65%. Donations will be used to serve more students like James. Read the entire post
New Tutor Training Program Reduces Time to Become Certified October 18, 2016 A professionally designed, interactive online training course is now being offered to new volunteers which reduces the amount of time needed to become a trained tutor for the Oakland Literacy Council. The Oakland Literacy Council has now made it easier than ever to help adults improve their English skills. The Council provides free one-on-one tutoring for adults seeking better job skills, a high school credential, citizenship, or to help their child become successful learners. The Council relies on trained volunteer tutors who meet with students for two hours each week in local libraries, coffee shops, and other public buildings throughout Oakland County. Read the entire post
Online Tutor Training Now Available October 4, 2016 The Oakland Literacy Council has revamped its tutor training. We have added an online e-course where you learn about the OLC, its students and what it takes to be a good tutor. This course should take less than an hour to complete. After completing the online course you can register for a six hour training. After completing that training you will be matched with a student. After meeting with your student you are asked to come back and take an hour and a half training about planning your lesson. If the length of the training was keeping you from becoming a tutor-- now is the time. If you would to become a tutor, start here.
Don’t Miss the Barnes and Nobles Book Fair on Sunday September 11, 2016 August 30, 2016 Print this voucher and present it when making your purchase.
Tutor-to-Tutor Breakfast March 5, 2016 After a bit of a hiatus, we resumed our quarterly brain storming get-togethers for tutors. At this meeting tutors had opportunity meet the new executive director and discuss with other tutors successes, strategies, roadblocks, and solutions.
Successful Strategies Workshop – March 2015 March 18, 2015 On Wednesday, March 18, Irene Sinclair OLC tutor conducted a workshop for fellow tutors. It was a sell out crowd. Irene shared her vast teaching knowledge earned through more than 30 years of teaching. The group was attentive, entertained and enriched. Some of Irene's key messages were relax and have fun. She provided easy and focused tutoring techniques for the group which was comprised of new and seasoned tutors. The workshop was a huge success and will be sure to be offered again. Thank you Irene! Tutors become students Copious note taking Taking it all in Irene captivates!