Great news — we welcomed seventeen new tutors ready to do good work in our communities this month!
Please check out all the resources we’re sharing to celebrate Black history or provide community support.
Happy Black History Month,
Jane
WHAT’S NEW
There are exciting things going on at the Anne Arundel County Literacy Council. We’ve hit the highlights here, but be sure to join our mailing list so you won’t miss any of our newsletters or announcements.
Thank you!
We are grateful to the Nora Roberts Foundation for supporting our adult tutoring programs with a 2024 grant. The Foundation’s contributions to our work over the years have helped hundreds of Anne … Read more
Refer a Friend to Train with Us
Our first 2025 tutor training session will happen on February 15 at Woods Church in Severna Park! We’re always looking for new, dedicated tutors and especially need help in northern … Read more
Adult Literacy Resources Jan. 2025
Adult Literacy Resources and Activities January 2025
AACLC’s English Conversation Group in Eastport
tentatively scheduled for Friday, January 31, 5 pm – 7 pm
Seeds 4 Success office
The group is most suited to Spanish speakers, and space is limited to 15 people. The evening features a welcoming atmosphere, enjoyable conversation, games, and light refreshments. Literacy Council tutors or students should email Wendy if they plan to attend.
Director’s Message January 2025
We achieved so much in 2024 and are ready for another year of student success. Please see these posts for a brief recap of our fiscal year to date and highlights of all we accomplished in 2024.
Another AACLC student has succeeded in a career goal! William’s story is included in this post.
You may also want to review a report on new data about adult literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills in the U.S. The numbers are not encouraging — our work is more important than ever. A post about the report can be found here.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity throughout our annual membership campaign. We very much appreciate your support.
Happy New Year,
Jane
New Data on Adult Skills
New Data Reveals More U.S. Adults Have Skills at the Lowest Levels The 2022/23 Survey of Adult Skills, also known as the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies … Read more
AACLC ESL Student Promoted
Congratulations to William Jerez, an AACLC ESL student who was recently promoted from Senior Apprentice to Technician at Chesapeake Electric, a full-service electric company in Annapolis. Prior to his promotion, … Read more
What a Year!
What a Year! January – December 2024 Recap in Brief Student Success Stories Phil & Elaine Share a Love of Teaching & Reading Maria Advances Toward Her Ambitions Luis Achieves … Read more
FY25 Accomplishments
What We Have Already Accomplished in FY25 Students have achieved many impressive goals, big and small — all contributing to a better quality of life. Some highlights: Five students earned … Read more
Thank you!
The Rotary Club of Annapolis has awarded the Literacy Council a 2024 Crab Feast Grant. The funds we received will purchase materials for Annapolis adults in each of our programs. … Read more