READ Polk offers two kinds of training: training for people who want to become tutors and training for current tutors who want to enhance their skills and knowledge. All the sessions are led by certified trainers with special expertise in teaching volunteers how to teach someone to read. Please check the calendar below for information on upcoming training.
2009-2010 Training for New Tutors
This training prepares potential tutors to gain the skills necessary to teach reading to adults. Tutors are certified by attending a training workshop.
Reservations call 877-280-READ (7323)
March 2010
Saturday, March 20
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lake Wales Care Center
140 East Park Ave
863-676-5767
July 2010
Saturday, July 16
9:30 a.m.-- 4:30 p.m.
Lakeland Public Library
100 Lake Morton
863-802-1512
2009-2010 Training for Current Tutors
Ongoing training available for experienced tutors.
February 2010
Seven Keys to Comprehension
February 27
9:00 a.m.-- 1:00 p.m.
Church of Christ, Auburndale
310 Orange Street
863-224-3393
Trainer: Betsy Gauss
March 2010
Reading to Learn
Wed., March 3, 2010
8:30 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m.
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
Live Oak Room
5204 US Hwy 98 South
(Across from Highland City Town Center)
Lakeland, FL 33812
Learn new teaching strategies and participate in hands-on activities to help adult students who are struggling readers. This free reading workshop will focus on ways to improve students’ fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension levels.
Trainers: Susan Pittman-Shetler and Bonnie Goonan, National Consultants
Register by March 1 by calling 863-519-9199 or online at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ReadBartow