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ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES | KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Offers a variety of programs. Services include community literacy, free English classes, and GED prep.

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Literacy Programs
English as a Second Language
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education

EDUCATIONAL READINESS PROGRAMS | MARIE WILKINSON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Educational readiness programs assist with key readiness skills (e.g., social skills, self-control, early literacy, math skills, and vocabulary skills).

Homework Assistance Program provides tutoring sessions for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old.

Computer Technology Training enables children to explore and navigate various computer software programs which promote strong vocabulary and math skills. It also helps to improve their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

Literacy Skills Enhancement helps kids to develop their vocabulary, writing and reading skills.

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Literacy Programs

STAR ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM | REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #17 (DEWITT, LIVINGSTON, LOGAN, MCLEAN)

Offers to recruit, train, and place volunteer tutors to work with adults 17 years and older to learn English as a Second Language or to improve their reading and/or math skills up to the 9th grade level. Tutoring takes place in public locations within specific geographical areas, aligning with local school district resources and services. STAR staff provide testing, learning materials, and support to tutors and their learners.

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Literacy Programs
School Districts
English as a Second Language

LITERACY INITIATIVE | HEARTLAND HEAD START

Offers family literacy program to provide families with the tools and knowledge needed to help children develop pre-reading and reading skills. Services include:
- Monthly book distributions
- Monthly family literacy packets
- Opportunity to participate in Lending Library for additional access to children's book
- Opportunity to earn additional books, school supplies, and craft supplies

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Literacy Programs

ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES | JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE

Adult education classes, including High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy tutoring, citizenship test preparation, and more.

What's Here

English as a Second Language
Literacy Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Citizenship Education

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS | LITERACY VOLUNTEERS FOX VALLEY

Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) and helps with US citizenship.

Literacy Volunteers helps adults read, write, speak, and understand English by matching them with trained volunteer tutors one to one. Each tutor and student meet for one hour a week at a public location that is convenient for them, such as public libraries. Students can also meet with tutors virtually.

The program is open entry, open exit; adults can enroll at any time and exit at any time.

What's Here

English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education
Literacy Programs

LITERACY PROGRAM | BLACK HAWK COLLEGE

Education and support to parents, encouraging them to further their education, increase their literacy skills, and be involved with their children's learning experiences.

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Literacy Programs

ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES | JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE

Adult education classes, including High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy tutoring, citizenship test preparation, and more.

What's Here

English as a Second Language
Literacy Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Citizenship Education

ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES | HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Offers free classes to community members. Classes include
- GED Classes (General Educational Development).
- ESL Classes (English as a Second Language).
- Literacy Program.

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High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language
Literacy Programs

ADULT LITERACY | C.E.F.S. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION

Works with adults and families to meet literacy goals in reading, writing, math, English, and life skills. Adults receive free tutoring services in reading (newspapers, product labels, letters from school, doctor's instructions, street signs, recipes, etc.), writing (filling out job applications, completing forms), math (balancing bank accounts, counting money, measuring, understanding bills), building skills to prepare for a high school equivalency test (GED, TASC, HiSET).

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Literacy Programs

ILLINOIS ADULT EDUCATION HOTLINE | ADULT LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER

Provides referral services for students, volunteers, and employers wishing to access adult education and literacy programs throughout Illinois.

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Literacy Programs

ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY | BLACK HAWK COLLEGE

Adult education and family literacy classes are non-credit and provide a range of basic skill instruction, English as a Second Language, GED preparation, and in some cases, high school credit. Classes are informal and instruction is individualized. Classes may be held in a variety of facilities, including churches, industrial plants, schools, libraries, and housing projects.

What's Here

English as a Second Language
Literacy Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education

LITERACY PROGRAM | EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Assists any adult who has a desire to become a better reader by helping to master the skills of reading, writing, and vocabulary.

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Literacy Programs

ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY | BLACK HAWK COLLEGE

Adult education and family literacy classes are non-credit and provide a range of basic skill instruction, English as a Second Language, GED preparation, and in some cases, high school credit. Classes are informal and instruction is individualized. Classes may be held in a variety of facilities, including churches, industrial plants, schools, libraries, and housing projects.

What's Here

English as a Second Language
Literacy Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education

LITERACY INITIATIVE | NATIONAL HOOK-UP OF BLACK WOMEN - JOLIET

Provides literacy workshops and distributes reading materials. Partners with Silver Cross to provide reading rooms and lending libraries.

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Literacy Programs

LITERACY PROGRAM | UNITED WAY OF THE GREAT RIVER REGION

Provides a literacy program in the elementary schools for Kindergarten - 2nd grade.

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Literacy Programs

YWCA LITERACY COUNCIL | YWCA NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS

Provides adult basic education, including literacy, ESL classes, and tutoring in reading and math.

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Tutoring Services
Literacy Programs
English as a Second Language
Adult Basic Education

GED/FAMILY LITERACY | BABY TALK

Provides GED classes for parents with children birth through 3 or who are pregnant.

Provides a parenting class and a high level of child-care for children while the parent attends academic classes.

Visits the library together regularly and provides opportunities for parents and children to learn together.

Wraparound services include, transportation, Case Management, parent education, and home visits.

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Parenting Skills Classes
Literacy Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

TUTORING SERVICES | PROJECT READ PLUS

Offers free, one-on-one tutoring in reading and math, to develop personal plans of study to help adults to reach their individual goals.

Students' goals often include:

- Meeting program qualifications.

- Succeeding in training programs such as construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and more.

- Increasing basic skills before entering GED classes.

- Taking and completing college classes.

- Earning certificates and degrees.

- Getting a job (or a better job).

- Learning how to effectively study and improve testing, time management, and organization skills.

- Reaching personal goals such as reading to their children and helping them with school work.

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Literacy Programs

ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES | JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE

Adult education classes, including High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy tutoring, citizenship test preparation, and more.

What's Here

English as a Second Language
Literacy Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Citizenship Education

CONNECTIONS CENTER | ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES

Assists unhoused and underprepared job seekers with a path to secure housing and gainful employment. Job readiness services include education and skills assessment, soft skills training, computer literacy, adult literacy courses and tutoring, money management, GED preparation, and interview training from a holistic perspective.

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Computer Literacy Training Programs
Prejob Guidance
Literacy Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

LIONS CHARITIES | ELBURN LIONS CLUB

Provides a wide variety of services to the community, including literacy programs, Recycle for Sight, vision screening, community service.

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Assistive Technology Equipment
Literacy Programs

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