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Volunteer Literacy Tutor Conference Each year the Portland Literacy Council sponsors the Volunteer Literacy Tutor Conference with the goal of bringing together literacy educators and tutors to exchange ideas, develop new teaching strategies, and hone tutoring skills. Educational presentations and learning workshops address the needs of both GED and ESL tutors and students. Attendees include educators and tutors from across the states of Oregon and Washington, as well as student learners from around the world. The conference features several different educational options and each attendee can choose from a variety of workshop options. The 2010 conference was Saturday, March 13, and was held at the Vollum Center on the Reed College Campus, Portland, Oregon.

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GED TEST SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The GED Test Fund assists students by paying a portion of the mandatory fees associated with taking the GED exams. The scholarships are available to adult students studying for the GED and residing within Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties. Learn more on our GED Scholarship page.

We welcome donations specifically to our GED Scholarship fund. A gift of $100 will assist one student with completing the GED exams. If you would like to donate to the GED Scholarship Fund - please visit our DONATION page.

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LITERACY LINKS NEWSLETTER

Literacy Links is a newsletter published by the Portland Literacy Council for volunteer literacy tutors. Topics include: tutor tips, learning opportunities, student's stories, literacy-related information, sample lesson plans, helpful websites, and upcoming tutoring events. READ THE LATEST ISSUE: Spring 2010 (PDF)

Spring 2010 (PDF)

Volunteer Tutor Conference Review by Troy Hickman, PCC Volunteer Tutor Coordinator (Cully/Concordia) Recommendations from Multnomah County Library by Melissa Medanski, Multnomah County Library Adult Literacy Coordinator Romance Writers Donate to GED Fund by Kris Magaurn, Chair, Portland Literacy Council Super Tutor by Sherri Prodani,Volunteer Tutor Coordinator, PCC Cascade TUTOR TIPS by Jim Walseth, Tutor, Tigard Senior Center ESL Program

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