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Literacy Task Force
of Northern Wisconsin, Inc.

Who We Are

The Literacy Task Force of Northern Wisconsin (LTF-NW) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families and individuals in north central Wisconsin who struggle with reading and spelling. We are parents, educators and concerned citizens. LTF-NW partners with the Wisconsin Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (WIBIDA), Wisconsin Literacy, Inc., American Association of University Women (AAUW) and Nicolet Area Technical College.

What We Do

• We provide tutoring for struggling children and adults.
• We train reading tutors using scientifically researched methods. Our teaching starts at a person's reading and spelling level and takes a systematic approach.
• We give talks about literacy to area agencies, organizations, and schools.
• We raise money for training scholarships and resource materials.

Literacy Workshop Class of 2008 at Northern Advantage Job Center in Rhinelander

Literacy Tutor Training

The tutor training courses are held each summer. Participants have hands-on experiences tutoring a child or adult who has moderate to severe reading and spelling difficulties. Tutoring occurs under the close supervision of instructors trained in Orton-Gillingham (multisensory structured language) instructional methodologies. An advanced training course is offered in August. Scholarships are available. Sign up to be added to our mailing list to receive more information.

Literacy Advocate of the Year, 2010 Honorable Mention

Above: Leonore (Le) Ganschow recently received Honorable Mention for Literacy Advocate of the Year by Wisconsin Literacy, a statewide coalition of 60 literacy agencies. The award was presented on April 27th at Wisconsin Literacy's 8th Annual Celebration of Literacy at the Monona Terrace and Convention Center in Madison. Award-winning Wisconsin author Jane Hamilton delivered the keynote address and First Lady Jessica Doyle received a Lifetime Achievement Award for her efforts in promoting reading in K-12 schools and community-based literacy organizations.