Instructional levels

With the adoption of the Topnotch/Summit curriculum, BLC will be teaching six levels of English. Our schedules and promotional materials will continue to use the previous identifiers with minor changes.

         Beginner "A" (Topnotch Fundamentals)

        Beginner "B" (Topnotch 1)

        Advanced Beginner (Topnotch 2)

        Intermediate (Topnotch 3)

       Advanced "A" (Summit 1)

       Advanced "B" (Summit 2)

We are conducting placement examinations for each new prospective student as part of the registration process. Returning students will be placed upon the recommendation of last year's tutor.
 

Special note about textbook use: Please remind students that the textbooks are lent to them and must not be marked in. Students may purchase personal copies of the text from BLC during the first three weeks of class or from local retailers.  Students will otherwise pay a $29.00 deposit prior to textbook issue.

Upcoming events for tutors/volunteers

Saturday, 8 November: Wordstock, Portland Convention Center, 10am-6pm

Sunday, 9 November: Wordstock, Portland Convention Center, 10am-6pm

Thursday, 20 November: Tutor Meeting, Community Center, 11:30am

Thursday, 18 December: Tutor Meeting, Community Center, 11:30am

Training Effective Literacy Tutors (TELT) Tutor Training Workshops are offered over two consecutive Saturdays by the Portland Literacy Council. BLC volunteers are eligible for a reduced registration fee of $20.00. 2008-2009 dates:

November 1, 8:  9am-4:30pm at PCC CPWTC 1626 SE Water Ave. Portland

January 10, 17: 9am-4:30pm at CCC Harmony Center 7616 SE Harmony Rd.

February 21, 28: 9am-4:30pm at PCC WCWTC 18624 NW Walker Rd. Beaverton

April 14, 16, 21, 23: 6-9pm at MHCC 26000SE Stark St. Gresham

June 20, 27: 9am-4:30pm at PCC Sylvania Campus 12000SW 49th Ave. Portland

Preregistration is required. Contact Portland Literacy Council at 503.244.6111 (x3700) or pdxliteracy@hotmail.com.