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 Community News and Events   

For current news "Like" our FaceBook page at: http://www.facebook.com/PortlandEsl

 


 

 

 

 

Multnomah County Library's LEARN

This is our one-to-one tutoring program for adults learning to read.  We have a number of people waiting to be matched.  We're looking for volunteers who have some background teaching reading or who have experience in tutoring.  We offer a 6 hour training on working with folks who may have learning disabilities.  We would love to grow the program, but with 40 volunteers, we're at our maximum for time to be able to train and manage a larger volunteer base which is why, for now, we're recruiting folks who have worked in this area before.  If you or someone you know has some experience and would like to pursue this rewarding volunteer opportunity, give Suzanne Harold a call at 503 988 6318503 988 6318.

 

For information on the next Literacy Tutor Training days with the Portland Literacy Council go to http://www.portlandliteracy.org/tutors.html

 

 Citizenship Classes are at branches of the Multnomah Public Library. For dates and locations, go to http://multcolib.org/events/citizenship.html

 

 

For more information on what's happening in the adult literacy community, check out Portland Literacy Council's newsletter, Literacy Links

 

 

Would you like to volunteer or tutor English Language Learners?

 Contact a class that is convenient for you or check out volunteer opportunities at Portland Literacy

 

Also, like us on Facebook for other tutor tips, community news and volunteer opportunities!

 

 

About the Portland ESL Network:

Portland ESL’s goal is to be a reliable up-to-date network for ESL related peoples to share information and learn about what ESL programs are existing in the PDX area.

There is a group of people working hard to update the class information on this website each quarter. 

If anyone has any corrections or additions to this list of ESL classes, your input would be GREATLY appreciated! Contact the Portland ESL Network.

 

History:

This wiki was created in March, 2009 as a project to bridge the gap between ESL providors and social service workers.

 "The left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing" is a phrase that could describe a problem uncovered while I was at a meeting regarding ESL needs in a specific neighborhood of NE Portland.  Throughout the meeting it became apparent that some community NGOs who refer ESL students to programs were unaware of many of the ESL programs available in their own neighborhood. Likewise, some ESL programs are unaware of nearby ESL programs striving to reach out to the same population. There is currently no network bringing together the diverse ESL providers, no sharing of resources, and basically little publicity of many of the ESL services available to students in the Portland area.  My proposal for my final project in order to graduate from PSU with a MA TESOL was to provide a solution to this problem through creating a "Portland ESL Network."  This wiki page was created as a tool to bring providers, information and resources together. 

A needs analysis of what potential Portland ESL Network users would like to see on the website was conducted, and a wiki was created to make the website sustainable with the idea that ESL providers would add and update thier own information as changes are made in thier programs.

 

 

DISCLAIMER:

All the information and content provided on this website are the property of the Portland ESL Network and are for general information purposes only. By accessing this website, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

1. Through this website you are able to navigate to other websites which are not under our control. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.

2. The Portland ESL Network, its owner and contributors make no warranties in regard to this website, including all content, links, and comments and opinions from visitors, which are all provided for networking use and are without warranty of any kind.  Information is constantly changing and updated as best as possible, but it is always good to call and verify classes when referring a student.

3. This website is not intended for use as a source of legal advice.

4. In no event will the contributors and owner of this wiki be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising out of use of this website.

 

 


  

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