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Tutor Conference Recap: "Literacy for All"
Volunteer presenters, helpers, student assistants, donors, and sponsors make the annual Tutor Conference possible.
Thank you everyone who helped make for "Literacy for All" a fantastic experience.
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| Delpha Thomas models the value of movement to learners. |
Evaluation comments show appreciation for the conference's learning opportunities and provide useful feedback, as noted in these snippets:
- Useful ideas and really great hands-on activities.
- Great teacher modeling, I want to work with this presenter!
- Workshops spoke to the heart of teaching and learning.
- Inspires the use of more technology with students.
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Student speeches and networking are luncheon program highlights. Three students from Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (Beaverton) spoke of the transitions they made during their first years in the U.S.
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| Nian Fu shares the story of his journey to the U.S. |
Networking among literacy advocacy is abundant during the conference. Tutors from the metro area, The Dalles, the Willamette Valley, and Tacoma, Washington, attended.
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Eric Dodson and Awaz Muhamad network at lunch.
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Thank you, Everyone
2017 marks the 24th year that Portland Lite
racy Council has offered the annual Tutor Conference. Our board of directors is proud that our annual conference continues to offer creative, fresh ideas for volunteer literacy tutors.
Thank you everyone for another great
conference.
- Volunteers -- You will find a volunteer roll call on our Events webpage (Conference Presenters and Volunteers).
- Workshop Assistants and Luncheon Speakers -- Modeling pronunciation, demonstrating reading lessons, sharing culture information, and presenting luncheon speeches add new dimensions to the conference learning experience. Thanks to the students who step out of their comfort zones and participate in the conference.
- Door Prizes -- Door prizes offered a range of gift certificates, a TESOL membership, Google Chrome Tablets, and a romantic getaway. We encourage patronage of sponsors who provide door prizes. (See our Events page, 2017 Conference Sponsors for details.)
Special thanks to conference donors whose generosity will help with conference scholarships and other costs.
You'll find a nice array of photos on our Events website, courtesy of PLC Board member Cheryl Thoen. (See
the
2017 Photos
section.)
Please join us at Reed College March 10, 2018 for our 25th annual conference.
Opportunities
Adult Literacy Tutoring: More tutors are needed for Drop-In Tutoring at Midland Branch Multnomah County Library (805 SE 122nd, Portland OR 97233):
Tuesdays, 5-7 pm, materials provided. Contact Lisa Regimbal: 503.577.9984. Work one-to-one or in small groups.
Help make a difference in an adult learner's life. Activities include:
- Prepare for the GED: math, language arts, science, and social studies.
- Learn to read: help for adults who have difficulties with reading
- Learn English: reading, writing, speaking, and listening
- Life skills: reading, writing, and math for daily life.
Best regards,
Peggy L. Murphy, Vice President
Literacy
Links Editor
Portland Literacy Council
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