Time to Register for Washtenaw Literacy's Free Power Tutoring Event

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Washtenaw Literacy, a non-profit organization devoted to eradicating adult illiteracy, is now accepting registrations for the 7th annual Power Tutoring event. Power Tutoring offers a free series of learning workshops for Michigan's professional and paraprofessional literacy providers. This year, Power Tutoring will take place on Saturday, February 26th.  Washtenaw Community College generously donates needed classroom space and equipment for the event.

Workshops provide answers to tutors' current concerns and focus on practical teaching techniques.

Sessions cover a broad range of topics including: getting organized, how to help your learner with math, job readiness for learners, making a book come alive using the book Life is So Good, measuring progress, and more.  The event is expected to draw participants from around the state, so early registration is strongly encouraged.

Participants enjoy networking and sharing ideas about tutoring programs. The event is planned and implemented by a group of mentors: dedicated and experienced Washtenaw Literacy volunteers.

Amy Goodman, Washtenaw Literacy's Executive Director, notes: "Power Tutoring has become a critical component of our fight against illiteracy.  While the focus of this event is on individuals, there are also ways for corporations and businesses to get involved."  Washtenaw Literacy offers brown bag lunch presentations, the ABCs of Washtenaw Literacy, to help prospective volunteers learn about all of the ways they can help neighbors who are struggling to read, write or communicate in English.

For more information on Power Tutoring or the ABCs of Washtenaw Literary, please call Washtenaw Literacy at (734) 879-1320 or go to www.washtenawliteracy.org.

About Washtenaw Literacy

Celebrating 40 years of service, Washtenaw Literacy (www.washtenawliteracy.org) is a volunteer-based organization providing free literacy instruction customized to the needs of adults throughout Washtenaw County. Volunteers provide individual and group tutoring in reading and writing skills and in English as a second language so adults can improve their personal, family, and community lives.

SOURCE Washtenaw Literacy