The Importance of Adult Literacy
Many of our social challenges are made worse by low literacy. According to the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, 130 million Americans struggle with low literacy. Get the facts … Read more
Elizabeth Cottrell
Student Success: Jordana
Jordana, AACLC successful student ____________________ Jordana’s goal of training for the National Guard made possible by her diligent work with our tutors. This winter and spring, Jordana worked with three … Read more
Remote Tutoring Success
Useful ideas and follow-up from our Zoom Roundtable Use Google Docs to look at a document at the same time as your student — see changes made in real-time and discuss them … Read more
Our Work Matters
This month, we are sharing news on the impact of tutoring. Read more at these links: Learning to read as an adult changes deep regions of the brain “Even learning … Read more
AACPL Open for Tutoring Visits
Contact your branch for details MAY 1 UPDATE: Anne Arundel County libraries have reopened for visits — no appointment necessary. Hours may vary at each branch. See location and contact information and … Read more
Welcome Catie and Beverly
Two accomplished community members join our Executive Board Catie Comer is the Director of Development & Communications for The Arc Central Chesapeake Region. She brings nearly seven years of fundraising and … Read more
Books & Resources Always Available
Contact Wendy or Perinaaz for materials or resources We are very happy to help tutors and students with materials, online resources, or advice on student progress and plans. Please reach … Read more
Director’s Message March 2021
Spring is almost here, and the clocks move forward this weekend. It is a good time to anticipate hopeful times ahead of us. This month, we welcome two new members … Read more
Thank You, JoAnn!
An exceptional volunteer retires from our staff. Long-time Literacy Council volunteer, JoAnn Cook retired from staff service in January. For many years, JoAnn contributed to our work in countless … Read more
Join Us For A Virtual Round Table Feb. 25, 2021
Jill & Perinaaz are hosting a Roundtable on Zoom. Please email Wendy to sign up for a February 25 Zoom session to share tips and ideas for working with students remotely. The discussion will … Read more