Literacy Works

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Our member organization Centro Romero has been working tirelessly to support newly arrived migrants to Chicago - with legal services, ESL classes, winter clothing, & hygiene products - & they need your help! lnkd.in/d8-Yv274

Join us for Read with Literacy Works on Thursday, November 10th in Evanston! Learn about 10 people who made significant and fascinating contributions to medicine from author and Emeritus Literacy Works Board member Will Linder! litworks.org/read-with-lite…

Is your literacy program looking for more ways to sustain your volunteer community? Join us on Wednesday, November 9th at 1:00 pm to learn more. literacyworks.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lit…

Join Centro Romero next Thursday, November 3rd via Zoom to learn about how you can best support Chicago's new arrivals. Register here: literacyworks.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lit…

Did you know all of these aspects of our life contribute to our overall health and wellbeing? Read more here: health.gov/healthypeople/… #HealthLiteracyMonth #SocialDeterminantsofHealth

Our next training in our Student Support series will cover how to develop and apply trauma-informed care to your role in adult education. Join us on October 19th to learn the basics, as well as brainstorm steps for your own work! literacyworks.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lit…

Using plain language is a transformative tool for organizations across sectors. If you have questions, ideas, or want feedback about communication equity, join our next Community of Practice on November 17th! Find out more here: literacyworks.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lit…

Plain language is about centering the needs of your audience. Learn more about making processes user-friendly at our next training on Thursday, October 20th! Register here: literacyworks.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lit…

Want to learn more? Check out our resource page for tips and information about clear communication and design: litworks.org/clear-language… #InternationalPlainLanguageDay

Read with Literacy Works! Author, editor, and Emeritus Literacy Works Board member Will Linder will join us on Thursday, November 10th to discuss his new book, A Scientific Revolution! Join us at the Robert Crown Center in Evanston: litworks.org/read-with-lite…

For #HealthLiteracyMonth, we'd like to highlight some important facets of health literacy, including the differences between personal and organizational health literacy. Read more from Healthy People 2030 here: health.gov/healthypeople/…

October is #HealthLiteracyMonth - Read our latest blog post on the Lab Report to learn more about personal and organizational health literacy and how it relates to plain language! litworks.org/post/lessons-f…

Do you use handouts and worksheets in your program? Learn how to craft user-friendly templates, worksheets, and other materials with our next Format session on October 12 from 2-4 pm! Register here: literacyworks.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lit…

Join us on October 13th for our latest Community Literacy training: Student-Centered Curriculum Building. Learn how to keep your learners' goals in mind as you navigate lesson planning and tutoring design: literacyworks.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lit…

A new wave of laws has made voting even harder for Americans with low literacy skills — a continuation of one of the most brazen suppression campaigns in America. Join reporters @AnnieWaldman and @AliyyaSwaby on Sept. 28 to learn more: propub.li/3qTLg8O

Instead of using the term 'illiterate,' we recommend using more precise language to accurately describe the person or community you are referring to or working with! #AEFLWeek