How to resolve AdBlock issue? Training will be offered in-person on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Lakeport Library located at 1425 N. High St.
The training will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, along with training materials at no cost.
For more information or to register for tutor training, please call 707-263-7633 or email
Hosted by Literacy Program Coordinator Georgina Marie Guardado and facilitated by Lake County Literacy Coalition Board Member Pam Klier, participants will learn useful techniques for teaching adults to read and write.
Bilingual Spanish speakers are encouraged to attend to support adult learners interested in learning English for the first time. Volunteer tutors are also needed for our Lake County Jail tutoring program.
No experience is needed and ongoing support and workshops are provided for tutors. Upon completion of the training, tutors will be matched with adult learners in a variety of settings around the county. Those who would like to help adults improve their literacy skills are encouraged to attend.
More than 43 million adults in the United States cannot read, write, or do basic math above a third-grade level, according to the ProLiteracy organization.
A new year is a great time to set goals and learn new skills. Yet low reading and writing abilities stop many adults from going after their goals.
Learn how to support someone in achieving their goals by increasing their literacy skills. A Family Literacy program is also available to encourage family engagement and early literacy.
Learn more about the Literacy Program at https://www.lakecountyca.gov/836/Literacy-Program.
