Topeka Literacy Council

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Literacy Matters: Medication Low literacy skills affect one's ability to confidently participate in the world around them.

"All you have to do is want to learn"
We are here for anyone who wants to learn, or who wants to help others to learn. Contact us today to find out more!

Man learning to read at 66 encourages others: ‘All you have to do is want to learn’ The 66-year-old has been working on his reading and writing skills through a literacy program run with the help of volunteers.

Know someone who wants to learn to be a better English speaker and reader? Check out this new class that we are starting in October:

Looking forward to being a part of this next weekend!

The Kansas Book Festival is just a week away! On Saturday, Sept. 20, explore 50+ outdoor exhibitors—including individual authors, regional presses, and literacy nonprofits. Browse books from ten publishers, including University Press of Kansas, Meadowlark Press, Flint Hills Publishing, Anamcara Press, and University of Nebraska Press.

For a full list of exhibitors, visit https://www.kansasbookfestival.com/festival-2/exhibitors/.

Announcing the dates for our fall tutor training workshop!

Contact us at (785) 234-2806 or [email protected] for more information on how you can get involved.

Someone taught you how to read. Return the favor. Volunteer at your local adult literacy program and meet some amazing people who could use your help. When we help others become stronger, we are all stronger. Find a local program: https://hubs.la/Q03nXxvp0

Andragogy = The method and practice of teaching adult learners. This webinar explores the ways that adult learners are motivated, and how working with them is different than working with school age students. It's well worth watching.

Webinar: Andragogy: Understanding Adult Learners In this free webinar, Laura Saunders and Melissa Wong discuss adult learning theories and how to tap into learners’ motivation and knowledge.

This webinar sounds like a great one for our tutors.

🖥️ Digital literacy has become necessary to navigate today’s technology-rich environment. Angela Harris, author of Computers One Click at a Time, will present an interactive webinar April 24 to introduce four powerful resources designed to make digital literacy instruction easier, more effective, and adaptable to real-world experiences.
Learn more and register: https://hubs.la/Q03j3-FN0

Here is a webinar that looks like it would be of interest to our tutors:

Webinar: Andragogy: Understanding Adult Learners Laura Saunders and Melissa Wong discuss adult learning theories and share strategies for tapping into learners’ intrinsic motivation and prior knowledge.