Foundational Literacy Pilot Program (Version B)

Portland Literacy Council is launching a new program to train a cohort of tutors who will specialize in teaching native English-speaking adults to improve their reading, writing, and spelling skills. Today there are very few resources for people who do not read at a third grade level.

Thanks to generous support from Tangela Purdom and David Roth and collaboration with the Blosser Center, PLC has partnered with the Language and Literacy Fund to create a special tutor curriculum and will be matching tutors who complete it with learners.

To learn more, please contact info@portlandliteracy.org 

This video tells the stories of three such learners: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14zq34cfLFk5CCM8hi9Fb0leAHudLEYDR/view?usp=drive_link

Tangela Purdom explains her experience with dyslexia and motivation for helping others:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZHT43T1700

Perspectives From Adult Literacy Tutors

Hear from volunteer tutors in our network about their tutoring experience, what grounds them in their work, and how they are inspiring impact.

Impact in Practice: Lesson Planning

Volunteer tutors share their best practices in preparing for engaging and effective tutoring sessions with adult literacy learners.

Featured Toolkit: Jan’s Plans

We are shining a spotlight on “Jan’s Plans,” a collection of artistic, hand-drawn tutoring tools created by dedicated volunteer tutor, Jan Olsen. Jan’s unique and creative resources bring a vibrant and engaging approach to adult literacy education. Her beautifully crafted materials not only enhance learning but also inspire both tutors and learners alike. Explore Jan’s Plans and discover how artistry and education can come together to make literacy a fun and enriching experience.

Download copies for your next tutoring session!