2026 Tutoring Workshops
2026 Tutoring Workshops
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English as a Second Language Acquisition Workshop- Dr Amanda Brewer Presenter
Tutoring Students to become Bilingual
Saturday, April 18, 2026 10:00-12:00 at the
English Language Institute at the
UCM Elliott Union
Tutors learn about how people acquire a second language and ways to assist the students to learn reading, writing, speaking, and listening in their new language-English.
Challenger Reading and Writing Workshop
for Tutors working with students who are learning at levels 3rd grade to 9th grade.
Donna Petentler Presenter
March 15, 2025 10:30-12:00 at the English Language Institute at the UCM Union
2026 Workshops
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Tutor Testimonial
"I always enjoy meeting other tutors and having the opportunity to ask question of them & their successes, and challenges.
It was good to learn about the Challenger series, how it is supposed to work. I am looking forward to using this series. Thanks"
Tutor Testimonial
"I enjoyed the workshop; there were many ideas shared that were meaningful to me.
I was grateful to get more graphic organizers.
I have been wanting to learn about the Challenger series and how it is used in the reading program.
I learned additional ideas of how to incorporate writing in my Laubach teaching." Peggy
Tutor Testimonial
"What I found helpful: Detailed explanation of Challenger Series.
Handouts with exercises & visuals. Braninstorming/ sharing experiences.
Discussing Tutoring trials/successes.
Meeting other tutors.
The presenter's knowledge of teaching & tutoring and willingness to share it with us-heart & mind.
I always learn something new at each workshop even if I've attended the same one before. Thank You!" Teresa
These one to two hour workshops will begin at 1:00 PM.
Laubach Workshops are available for tutors as they register to become a tutor. JCALP works with volunteers to set dates that fit your schedule as much as possible.
Laubach Way to Reading Workshop
Donna Petentler, Presenter
Sign up and discuss when you can come.
at the Trails Regional Library In Warrensburg
coordinator@jcalp.org 660-429-5442
Tutors learn to work with students who are
Beginner readers and Beginner English Learners.
This is a very effective adult learning series!
Workshops
2026 Workshops
January 10 and 17, 2026
February 13, 20, and 27, 2026
May 19, 2026
June 16, 2026
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Break Through to Math Tutor Workshops
Volunteer tutors are given instruction in these subjects as requested when they sign up to tutor students in Math.
Workshops
2026 Workshops
May 21, 2026
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Barton Reading and Spelling Program and Focus on Phonics Workshop
February 2026
Dr. Laubach's Story
Dr.Frank C. Laubach was a Congregationalist minister. In the late 1920's, he left New York and led a missionary group to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. He found they had a simple language that was unwritten. Realizing that a written language would help his teaching mission and benefit the tribe, Dr. Laubach set out to codify the language. He used the Roman alphabet and charts with pictures to teach sounds, symbols, and words. The project was a success and things went well. He had paid teachers until the 1930's when the Depression at home got worse and his church could no longer support his mission.
When he told the Chief they had to go back home, the Chief called his people together to give them the news. He told them they would no longer have the teachers. Then the Chief said, "I have learned to read. Others have learned to read." Drawing his sword, he said, "Each one will teach one- or die!" Dr. Laubach was so taken with that statement that he made it the motto of his new reading system: Each One, Teach One.
Over the next 20 years this system was developed and used in 103 countries for 313 languages. English was not tackled until the 1940's. In 1955 he incorporated Laubach Literacy International. Frank died in 1980 and his son Bob took over. JCALP joined Laubach Literacy Action in 1986. In 2000 the 2 major literacy programs in the US, Laubach Literacy and Literacy Volunteers of America, merged to form Proliteracy. JCALP is currently affiliated with Proliteracy. We purchase our books through their New Readers Press and ProLiteracy provides information and services to support our organization and tutors as well.
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