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LITERACY COUNCIL OF SEATTLE

LITERACY COUNCIL OF SEATTLE. Each One Teach One. Literacy Stats. OUR MISSION. “To teach adults the English skills they need to be successful in their jobs, families and the community ”. WHO WE ARE. A 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization providing free English language tutoring to adults

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LITERACY COUNCIL OF SEATTLE

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  1. LITERACY COUNCIL OF SEATTLE Each One Teach One LCS

  2. Literacy Stats LCS

  3. OUR MISSION “To teach adults the English skills they need to be successful intheir jobs, families and the community” LCS

  4. WHO WE ARE • A 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization providingfree English language tutoring to adults • Tutoring by volunteers • Affiliate of ProLiteracy America® (Largest volunteer literacy agency ) LCS

  5. WHAT IS PRO LITERACY ? • World’s largest literacy organization using volunteer tutors. • 1,100 affiliates throughout the US • 70 partner programs in 39 developing countries • Publisher of 500 titles of adult educational material for 46,000 organizations worldwide. LCS

  6. KEY PRINCIPLES • Peer relationship built on trust and respect. • Build on what the student knows. • Success for learners. • Cut “No” out of your vocabulary. • Use what works LCS

  7. WHAT WE DO • Train volunteers to tutor English[listening, speaking, reading, writing, math and computer skills] • Match student and tutor and provide on-going support. • Maintain library of teaching materials to lend or sell. LCS

  8. WHO WE CURRENTLY SERVE • 75 volunteer tutors • 185 adult clients • 90 % ESL students • 10 % functionally illiterate adults LCS

  9. HOW WE DO IT • Most teach one-to-one; a few small classes. • Students are carefully matched with tutors. • Tutors and students arrange for space and time. • Twice weekly class is best with 1.5 hour session. • Scheduling is flexible. • Requested commitment 6-9 months. LCS

  10. ABOUT THE MONEY LCS

  11. WHAT COMES NEXT ? • Complete Workshop; select a student with Sara • Meet student • Decide on teaching materials. • Call Sara at 206 233 9720 after first lesson. • Report problems promptly. • Report hours monthly. • Register for Tutor Training Part 2 LCS

  12. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Tutor: an ESL or Adult Basic student. • Office: Help a few hours each month. • Join the Board • Newsletter – Write or edit. • Events: Plan and do fund raising projects. • Become a Tutor Trainer LCS

  13. ESL TUTOR TRAINING GOALS • Introduce six teaching techniques • See that “English only” works • Gain working skill with one series • Learn “where to start” • Show a “success attitude” • Develop effective lessons • Assess progress of learner skills • Increase confidence and have fun! LCS

  14. LITERACY COUNCIL OF SEATTLE LCS

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