Promising Practices

Constant revision and the blending of ideas makes for a dynamic, effective training program. At a time when important changes at the national level are prompting substantive changes in how local literacy providers train and support volunteer tutors, consult here for a snapshot of what is happening in the field. Browse through workshop agendas and course descriptions of programs in neighboring counties and locate resources on training design, presentations and materials.

Topics of special interest include how programs combine adult basic literacy and ESL training components, and how the training principles of two recently-merged national literacy organizations: Laubach Literacy America and Literacy Volunteers of America, can be effectively applied in your training program. Click IMPACTS OF A NATIONAL MERGER for more.

This site is an ever-changing collection of training resources. Visit us often to pick up and share new ideas by emailing info@floridaliteracy.org.