Progress Report On New Tracking Database
Above: Jae Sherwood, Data Manager, and Hank Zimmerman, Database Designer As many of you know, we’ve been working on a database that will allow us to track important tutor/student data … Read more
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Interview Highlights AACLC Vision and Volunteer Opportunities
What does it take to be a successful volunteer for the Literacy Council? Lisa Vernon, AACLC Director, answers this question and others in an interview with Fay Mauro, Director for … Read more
Reading Progress Moves Student From Shame To Pride
At first Sharon did not want anyone except her children to know that she was participating in a literacy program. Now she is actively talking about it and encouraging others … Read more
First 2014 Tutor Training Scheduled
Good news! Our next tutor training will be held at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park on February 22 and March 8. Our training will familiarize you with the Laubach … Read more
Note Of Thanks From Student
This is a lovely note of thanks from AACLC student Deborah to her tutor, Jill Mischo. Dear Jill, Thank you for teaching me to read and write. I know a … Read more
Tutors Keep Up With Latest Techniques
A big “Thank you” goes out to our tutor trainers Phil Tawes, Dixie Catlett, and Charlie Catlett for their excellent Tutor Workshop, held at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church on October … Read more
Tutor Tips from November Newsletter
ProLiteracy Education Network has an incredible selection of free online courses for tutors in Reading and Writing, ESL, and Math and Numeracy. http://proliteracyednet.org/articles.asp?mcid=2&cid=24 Here is a great website to help students improve their … Read more
Event Committee Looking For Volunteers
Many of you who have expressed interest in becoming a part of the newly-formed Event Committee. Some of you have already contributed your time and talents at various events. I … Read more
Message & Progress Report From The Director: December, 2013
Please grab your calendars. Our next tutor training will be held on February 22nd from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and March 8th from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church … Read more
Supporting Students Who Help Others
I was “matched” with Charles last May and he’s been a bright spot in my life ever since. I’m a former Anne Arundel County English teacher who retired in 2007, … Read more