Register now for Equity Through Literacy 2024

Saturday, May 11th at 9:00 AM

Portland Community College – Rock Creek Campus

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Elevate your impact at #ETL2024!

Are you looking to refresh or refine your tutoring skillset? Need a creative boost? Join PLC for an inspiring day of knowledge sharing, growth, and connection at Equity Through Literacy 2024. 

As a tutor, you play a vital role in fostering equity by empowering adult learners with essential literacy skills. Our annual volunteer tutor conference is your opportunity to gain valuable insights, tools, and connections to enhance your tutoring practice and make an even greater impact in our community. 

Customize Your Experience

Choose from a diverse selection of workshops designed specifically for volunteer tutors like you. Whether you’re hoping to sharpen your lesson planning skills, learn directly from adult learners, or explore practical use cases, there is something for everyone.

Explore our workshop schedule by downloading the program:

2024 Volunteer Literacy Conference Workshop Descriptions and Menu

Connect and Collaborate

Celebrate during our lunch break by networking with fellow tutors, community partners, and learners who share your passion for literacy. Exchange ideas, share success stories, and collaborate on innovative approaches to tutoring. 

Check out the menu here!

Registration Details

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Check-in begins at 9:00 am

Portland Community College, Rock Creek Campus, 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR 97219

Conference fee (includes luncheon): $50.00

Pre-registration and payment recommended; onsite registration may limit choices.

Order lunch during online registration, including gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options.

Registration closes 5 pm, Sunday, May 5

Have questions? Reach out to us at registrar@portlandliteracy.org. We’re happy to help.

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your impact as a volunteer tutor. Join us for #ETL2024 to be a part of the movement to promote equity through literacy in Portland. See you there.
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PLC Tutor Conference
Equity through Literacy Archive

2023

Equity Through Literacy 2023

Thanks to our tutors, speakers, and sponsors, Equity Through Literacy 2023 was a tremendous success. The conference provided a platform for tutors to share their experiences, learn from one another, and gain valuable insights and knowledge to help them better serve their learners. Attendees participated in workshops and discussions; gaining tools and inspiration to continue making a positive impact in the lives of our learners. A standout highlight from this year’s conference was our lunch program featuring student speakers sharing their unique learning journeys. Their individual stories grounded attendees in the importance of our collaborative work, and inspired our continued focus on empowerment through literacy. 

Equity through Literacy will return Saturday, May 11 2024. See you there. 

Thank you to our 2023 sponsors!

Portland Community College

OnPoint Credit Union

Northwest Federal Credit Union

Les Schwab Tire Centers

2021

The PLC was very pleased to convene our 2021 Volunteer Tutor Conference via Zoom on April 9 and 10.   The Conference was a big success, with 115 registered participants and 14 presentations over
two days. Watch videos of the Conference sessions here on PLC’s YouTube channel.

2021 VLTC Day 1 Selfie - part 1 2021 VLTC Day 1 Selfie - part 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Participant comments from the 2021 Tutor Conference:

“It is always good to meet with others doing similar work and advocating for adult ESOL, basic skills and GED learners. It is very inspiring.”

“Grrrrrreat!”

“Thank you for putting this together. It was a terrific opportunity for us all.”

“Very helpful: both the presentations and the connections made with others in attendance.”

“Wonderful. It will be very helpful to me as a tutor.”

Thanks to these inspired and inspiring Presenters and Moderators!

  • Linda Bonder, Beaverton Literacy Council
  • Jennifer Rueda, Susan Caisse and Kit Emen-Hesslink, Clackamas Community College
  • Michelle Culley, Clackamas Community College
  • Heidi Dryden, Portland ESL Network
  • Gracie Freeman, Intercambio
  • Patrick McDade, People*Places*Things
  • Virginia Nelson: TORUS, TIELLA, and more
  • Julie Hiefield, Monica Goldner, Rita Jacobson, and Cris Skinner: Language & Literacy Fund and the RSW Group
  • Colleen Latimer, GED Educator, Multnomah County Library
  • Barbara Williams, Portland Literacy Council, SOAR, Portland ESL Network, and more
  • Benjamin Wilton, with Shari Sokel, MA TESOL Program, Portland State University

Thanks to Linda Bonder and the Beaverton Literacy Council for their partnership in presenting this Conference.

Thanks to the Portland Literacy Council board members who brought us this Conference!

  • Patrick Geoghegan, Conference Committee Chair
  • Kris Magaurn
  • Peggy Murphy
  • Linda Rountree
  • Barbara Torrey-Quiggle
  • Cheryl Thoen
  • Barbara Williams

2019

Watch this video of our 2019 Conference