Literacy Network

Pronunciation Workshop: Part I
2026-06-10 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Lee Bank Marble House, 102 West Park Street, Lee, MA, 01238, United States
Join two long-time LitNet supporters/former tutors/ retired Speech and Language Pathologists, Leslie Murray and Sue Arkans, for this 1.5-hour session focused on pronunciation. Together, we will learn about sound production, related teaching techniques, and how to plan sessions for continual progress with specific pronunciation challenges.
This will be a two-part workshop. Experiential homework will be provided between workshops. Workshop Part II will take place on Wednesday, August 5, from 11-12:30. Mark the date! (RSVP link to come later!)
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Citizenship Prep Class
2026-05-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Great Barrington Family Resource Center, 141 West Avenue, Great Barrington, MA, 01230, United States
Join other eligible or soon-to-be eligible candidates on their path to citizenship in a supportive and welcoming class aimed at preparation for the U.S. citizenship process. Led by experienced LitNet tutor Julius Wool and hosted at the Great Barrington Family Resource Center, the class will practice common citizenship questions and review key civics topics in a comfortable, low-pressure environment. This is an 8-week class beginning on Thursday, 4/2, 7 pm – 8:30 pm, 7 running until 5/21.
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Artificial Intelligence Tools for Literacy Tutors
2026-05-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Berkshire Innovation Center, 45 Woodlawn Ave, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
LitNet is delighted to welcome Fadia Rostom of Vision Scholar (www.visionscholar.com) to present a workshop especially designed for LitNet tutors on AI (Artificial Intelligence).
Fadia, who is quickly becoming Berkshire County’s expert in the area of AI and Education, will impart knowledge, engage us in discussion, and guide us through hands-on activities centered on learning practical, immediately usable AI tools and strategies to enhance lesson planning, learner engagement, and instructional effectiveness.
Join us on Wednesday, May 20
10 am to 1 pm
Berkshire Innovation Center, Pittsfield
Snacks will be provided!
Plenty of on-site parking!
***Once you register, you will be sent a survey to help Fadia craft a truly individualized workshop.***
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College Campus Visit to Williams College
2026-05-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Williams College, 880 Main Street, Williamstown, MA, 01267, United States
Join LitNet’s First-Gen College Support Team and Berkshire County first-gen college hopefuls on this tour of Williams College! Transportation will be provided. Together, we will meet students from the Williams College Latinx Student Organization, tour the campus, dine in the dining hall, and engage in a question-and-answer panel.
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The Language of Hospitality: Beginner Level English Class
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Berkshire United Way, 200 South Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
We will be offering a class for BEGINNER-LEVEL students focused on learning language specific to the hospitality sector. The goal of the class will be to learn and practice vocabulary related to jobs in lodging and hotels, restaurants, cleaning services, supermarkets, and more.
The class will run from Thursday, April 16, through May 26 at the Berkshire United Way office, located at 200 South St., Pittsfield.
The schedule will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you are currently working with a tutor but would like more practice—or if you are waiting to be assigned a tutor and are interested in attending—please let me know so I can add you to the list.
Contact Miguel at 413.347.2321 or msilva@litnetsb.org

Visit to UMASS Amherst-First Generation College Program
2026-04-11 09:00 - 16:00 | UMass Amherst, 300 Massachusetts Avenue, Amhert, MA, 01003, United States
Join LitNet’s First-Gen College Support Team and Berkshire County first-gen college hopefuls on this tour of UMass Amherst! Transportation will be provided by our partners, Greenagers. Together, we will tour the campus, dine in the dining hall, engage in a question-and-answer panel, and participate in fun activities with current UMass students.
**Details about pick up location and exact timing will be communicated to registered participants.
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Tutor Town Hall (In Person)
2026-04-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Greylock Federal Credit Union Community Room, 43 Park Street, Lee, MA, 01238, United States
Join Director of Tutoring Miguel and peer tutors in this informal gathering. Hear updates from LitNet, including new resources. Come with ideas or questions to share.
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Methods for Teaching Adults
2026-03-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Lee Bank Marble House, 102 West Park Street, Lee, MA, 01238, United States
Join experienced tutor, Janet Demers, as she shares methods of best practices for teaching adult learners. Janet will highlight a teaching resource entitled Teaching Adults: An ESOL Resource Book, which she has worked with and finds very useful. Janet will share ideas and facilitate group exchange.
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Visit the Norman Rockwell Museum! FREE!
2026-02-10 12:00 - 2026-05-31 12:00 | Norman Rockwell, 9 Glendale Road, Stockbridge, MA, 01262, United States
Interested in doing a self-guided tour of the Norman Rockwell Museum with your learner?
To reserve your FREE entry (only for LitNet tutors and their learners), email learn@nrm.org with your requested date. A NMR team member will get back to you!
January- May, 2026, including weekends! (closed Wednesdays).
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Tutor Town Hall (Virtual)
2026-02-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual (Zoom)
Join Miguel and other tutors for this casual meet-up on Zoom meant to share any relevant details from LitNet, including new resources, and to allow tutors to share successes, ask questions, and connect with one another. Watch for an email with a link to sign up or contact Miguel at msilva@litnetsb.org

LitNet Info Session: Learn About Volunteer Tutoring with LitNet!
2026-01-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Lee Bank Marble House, 102 West Park Street, Lee, MA, 01238, United States
Come learn about being a volunteer tutor with LitNet! Hear from LitNet’s Executive Director, Leigh Doherty, and LitNet’s Director of Tutoring, Miguel Silva. Meet some current, active volunteers who will be on hand to share their experience and answer questions. Bring a friend!
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Tutor Training Workshop: Transforming Lessons into Conversations
2026-01-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Lee Bank Marble House, 102 West Park Street, Lee, MA, 01238, United States
Hosted by LitNet tutor, Jeanne Lemlin, this in-person workshop (which will also be recorded and posted on LitNet’s YouTube channel) will provide concrete methods of using lessons from the text, English for Everyone, in a manner that increases conversation in every tutoring session.

Career Expo
2025-12-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Berkshire Innovation Center, 45 Woodlawn Ave, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
LitNet hosts its second annual Career Expo, providing resources and information about opportunities and career paths open to the immigrant community. The evening will consist of a presentation for BCC’s Workforce Development Program, including presentations from program alumni, followed by a presentation from Lincoln Technical Institute. The final session will be a moderated round table discussion with Berkshire County immigrant business owners.

Massachusetts Girls in the Trade: Field Trip for Berkshire County High School Girls
2025-11-20 09:00 - 12:30 | William J. Dean Tech High School, 1045 Main St, Holyoke, MA, 01040, United States
Berkshire County High School Girls are invited to join LitNet and Greeenagers on this field trip to the Massachusetts Girls in the Trades Conference in Holyoke, MA. Transportation, admission, and lunch provided. Learn more about various trades and meet women who work in the trades.
Registration required: Massachusetts Girls in the Trades Conference & Career Fair! – Fill out form
