Volunteers/Tutors
Recent Newsletter Articles
Introducing the Minnesota Adult Education PD Catalog!
A dedicated team of Minnesota Adult Education Support Network providers has been hard at work creating a new professional development (PD) planning tool just for you: the new Minnesota Adult Education PD Catalog! This online catalog provides an overview of all MN Adult Education PD activities in one convenient, searchable place. Read More
Honor Your Students, Volunteers and Community Partners with a Statewide Award!
We are excited to announce that nomination forms are open for Literacy Minnesota’s annual adult literacy awards event. The awards ceremony (and the annual student reading from the Journeys Anthology of Adult Student Writing that follows) will take place again at the Minnesota History Center, 345 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul. Read More
Citizenship Instructional Support Kit
The current administration is proposing to raise the cost of applying for U.S. citizenship from $640 to $1170, an increase of 61%. If this proposal passes, there may be a surge in citizenship applications as green card holders attempt to file their paperwork before the fee increase is implemented. Find out about tools you can use to support adult learners who are looking for citizenship classes and tutoring over the next few months. Read More
Build capacity. Invest in new leadership. Host a Minnesota Literacy Leader or Summer Reads!
Learn how you can increase organizational capacity at minimal cost, increase your impact, and invest in the next generation of literacy leaders with the Minnesota Literacy Leadership and Summer Reads programs. Read More
Check Out the 2019 Literacy Volunteer Management Conference Sessions!
The Literacy Volunteer Management Conference will offer a variety of diversity, equity and inclusion sessions this year. Sessions include: A Conversation on Engaging Volunteers With Disabilities, Reppin' the Rainbow: LGBTQIA+ Topics in ABE, Engaging and Recruiting Volunteers from Communities of Color, Depression and Suicide Prevention and more. View the full session lineup! Read More
Teacher Training Toolkit: Free Resource for Teachers and Volunteers
Teachers love to learn! The Minnesota Literacy Council has developed the Teacher Training Toolkit, a series of professional development modules, to help you improve your teaching skills in four different areas: checking comprehension, giving directions, error correction and feedback, and teacher talking time. Read More
Nominate Your Colleague for an Award for Excellence in Volunteer Engagement!
The Award for Excellence in Volunteer Engagement, given annually by Minnesota Literacy Council, honors a professional in the field of ABE and K-12 who demonstrates vision, diligence, and commitment to integrating volunteers into literacy programs. The award is open to all ABE and K-12 staff: teachers, volunteer coordinators, support staff, program managers or other roles. Read More
Support and Strengthen Volunteers with Training
“Great class! I originally wondered what we could possibly do for 12 hours. It turns out I could have enjoyed 12 more! The content was great, and the trainer was outstanding. I learned so much, not only about what and how to teach, but also found the cultural conversations so helpful. I'm looking forward to beginning my volunteering after starting out with such a great foundation. Thank you!” Read More
Pre-Service Trainings for Classroom Assistants, One-on-One Tutors, and Conversation Circle Volunteers are Now Available!
No matter what role a volunteer has in an adult ESL program, training will help them to be better prepared to support learners and feel more confident. These new 3-hour ESL trainings are designed to prepare classroom assistants, one-on-one tutors, and conversation circle volunteers for successful interactions with ESL learners and teachers. Read More
Schedule a Fall On-Site Volunteer Training Session Today!
It’s finally summer in Minnesota, which means that fall is just around the corner! Jump start your fall classes by scheduling an on-site volunteer training to prepare your volunteers to effectively support learners. Read More