One-on-One
Tutoring is at
the core of our
programs and
provides our
adult learners
with the focused
attention they
need to learn to
read. This
services is
available for
both ABE (Adult
Basic Education)
and ESL (English
as a Second
Language)
learners.
Trained
volunteer tutors
meet with their
students at
times and places
convenient for
both. Students
progress at
their own pace.
Small Group
Instruction
allows English
as a Second
Language
learners to
focus more on
their English
communication
skills while
also improving
their reading.
Our Compute
to Literacy
project
gives our
students the
opportunity
to use
computer
technology
to improve
their
literacy
skills. We
have a
nine-station
computer lab
as well as
six laptops
that tutors
may check
out for
offsite
tutoring.
Our software
library
includes The
Alphabet,
Ultimate
Phonics,
Rosetta
Stone, IBM’s
Reading
Companion,
Reading
Horizons,
and more.
Regular
computer
usage
reinforces
what our
students are
learning
during their
tutoring
sessions
while also
giving them
a new life
skill.
Tutor Training &
Continuing Education
Tutor
training is
an integral
part of our
program. We
offer five
10-hour
trainings
each year in
which up to
20
volunteers
are given
the skills
and tools
needed to be
an effective
tutor. In
addition, we
offer
quarterly
in-service
workshops to
give tutors
fresh new
ideas on how
to enhance
their
tutoring
sessions.
Life Skill Workshops
We also
offer a
number of
life skill
workshops
for
students,
providing a
wealth of
information
on a variety
of topics
including
Financial
Literacy,
Emergency
Preparedness,
Employment
in the
United
States, and
Citizenship
Preparation.
In 2009 we
are
launching a
Literacy for
Life project
in which
students may
gain
important
information
on health
and
well-being.
Literacy for Life
In
2009
we
are
launching
a
Literacy
for
Life
project
whereby
students
will
increase
their
reading
and
English
literacy
skills
while
also
gaining
important
information
on
health
and
well-being.
Additionally,
we
host
routine
health
screenings
by
the
Health
Department
and
will
continue
to
assist
immigrants
in
using
their
improved
literacy
skills
as a
mechanism
to
improve
their
understanding
of
health
related
issues.
Customized Programs
We also
offer
convenient
work-site
tutoring, as
well as
conversation
groups, and
book clubs.
Call us
about your
specific
needs.
