Literacy Volunteers of Niagara County in Niagara County, New York, offers a free literacy program that teaches adults to read, write and speak English.

Literacy Volunteers of Niagara County presents a
 Tutor Training Workshop

Learn to teach adults Basic Literacy & English for Speakers of Other Languages

Free training available to all Niagara County residents

Topics addressed will include:
  • Adult learning theory
  • Qualities of effective tutors
  • Lesson planning
  • Learning Styles
  • Cultural differences
  • Learner-centered instruction
  • Real-life materials and examples
  • Resource materials and activities

Basic literacy:

  • Reading techniques
  • Writing process

English for Speakers of Other Languages:

  • Conversational English techniques
  • Listening/speaking & reading/writing
    (No special knowledge or experience required.
    Tutoring is in English only).

Help an Adult Achieve Personal Goals Through Literacy
TRAINING SCHEDLULE
Fall 2008
Tuesday, September 16
from 7pm to 9pm
(Orientation)
Saturday, September 20
from 9am to 4pm
Saturday, September 27
from 9am to 4pm
(For certification, you must attend all three sessions.)
Training held at the Lockport Public Library Community Room

Call for more Information
and to Register:

Lockport 433-7014

Niagara Falls 278-8224