Literacy Programs - 51 results

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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ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES | HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL, 61032

https://www.highland.edu/adulteducation/

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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Literacy Programs

English as a Second Language

High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES | KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL, 60901

(815) 802-8100

https://www.kcc.edu/adulted/

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

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English as a Second Language

Adult Basic Education

High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites

Literacy Programs

ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES | JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE

1125 West Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, 60446

(815) 280-1333

https://www.jjc.edu

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

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English as a Second Language

Literacy Programs

Citizenship Education

High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

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

201 East Grove Street, Suite 300, Bloomington, IL, 61701

(309) 888-5120

https://roe17.org/programs/star-adult-literacy

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. STAR staff provide

- Testing.

- Learning materials.

- Support to tutors and their learners.

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Literacy Programs

School Districts

English as a Second Language

LITERACY PROGRAM | UNITED WAY OF THE GREAT RIVER REGION

511 Blondeau Street, Keokuk, IA, 52632

(319) 524-4504

https://www.unitedwaygrr.org

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

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Literacy Programs

ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY | BLACK HAWK COLLEGE

4610 Blackhawk Commons Drive, Rock Island, IL, 61201

(309) 794-1072

https://www.bhc.edu

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.

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Adult Basic Education

High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

English as a Second Language

Literacy Programs

Adult Literacy Programs | Literacy DuPage

2100 Manchester Road, Suite 904, Wheaton, IL , 60187

331-472-7160

https://www.literacydupage.org

Free English Language tutoring in one-on-one and small group settings at a mutually convenient time and public library location for both volunteer tutors and students.

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Adult Literacy Programs

Leading with Literacy - Timothy Community Corporation - Timothy Center

4351 South Drexel Boulevard, Chicago, IL, 60653

(773) 624-4642

https://www.timothycommunity.org/leading-with-literacy.html

Timothy Community Corporation's (TCC) Leading With Literacy program has male volunteers present in the school by reading to primary-grade children (Pre-K-3) on a weekly basis.

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Early Literacy Development Programs

Adult Literacy Programs | COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY - Adult Education and ESL - Grayslake Campus

19351 West Washington Street, Building K, Grayslake, IL , 60030

847-543-2485

https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs-and-classes/adulted/get-started

Offers free classes for adults to improve in reading, writing, math, and conversational English. Offers the following classes: - ESL (English as a Second Language) - GED testing and preparation - Citizenship - Adult Basic Education (reading, writing, and math) - Computer literacy - Job readiness classes

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Adult Literacy Programs

ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES | JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE

235 North Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432

(815) 280-1210

https://www.jjc.edu

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

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English as a Second Language

Literacy Programs

Citizenship Education

High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

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

1010 West Jefferson, Effingham, IL, 62401

(217) 347-7033

https://www.cefseoc.org/

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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Adult Literacy Programs | Riverbend Family Ministries

144 East Ferguson Avenue, Wood River, IL , 62095

618-251-9790

https://riverbendfamilyministries.com/

Project Read: Adult literacy program that matches volunteer tutors with readers who want to improve their reading and/or math skills.

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Adult Literacy Programs

Family Literacy Programs | Lewis and Clark Community College Adult Education

5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL , 62035

618-468-4141

https://www.lc.edu

Family Education: Provide reading, writing and mathematics instruction which targets both parents and children.

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Family Literacy Programs

Jack Ehrlich Literacy Program - Anixter Center - Administration Office

1945 West Wilson Avenue, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL, 60640

(773) 973-7900

https://anixter.org/literacy/

The Jack Ehrlich Literacy Program has been a leader in adult literacy for over 25 years focusing on serving individuals with disabilities. From learning the alphabet and phonics to increasing reading levels, creative writing, and computer literacy, the adult literacy program supports adult learners of all abilities. Small group instruction for computer literacy and creative writing is also available.

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Adult Literacy Programs

Adult Learning Resource Center - The Center: Resources for Teaching and Learning

2626 South Clearbrook Drive, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005

(224) 366-8500

https://alrc.thecenterweb.org/

The Adult Learning Resource Center (ALRC) has provided expert professional development for adult educators since the 1970s. The ALRC utilizes content expertise and current research to develop and deliver high-quality professional development and technical assistance to individuals, programs, and state networks. These services are available to educators through online courses, in-person training, and other activities.

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Adult Literacy Programs

Literacy/Reading and Bridges to Academic Reading & Writing - Oakton College - Des Plaines Campus

1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL, 60016

(847) 635-1600

https://www.oakton.edu/academics/continuing-education/adult-education.php

Oakton College offers free adult literacy programs.

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Adult Literacy Programs

Adult Literacy - Literacy Chicago - Main Office

641 West Lake Street, Suite 104, Chicago, IL, 60661

(312) 858-6020

https://www.literacychicago.org/class-info--enrollment.html

Literacy Chicago offers a broad range of programs including Basic Literacy, GED preparation, English as a Second Language, Workforce Development, Citizenship classes, Digital Literacy, and numerous bridge programs.

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Citizenship Education

Digital Literacy Programs

English as a Second Language

Adult Literacy Programs

High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

Adult Literacy Program - Metropolitan Asian Family Services - Schaumburg Patel Bros.

827 West Higgins Road, Schaumburg, IL, 60195

(773) 465-3105

https://mafsinc.com/program/education-program/

Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS) provides state-funded adult literacy courses at three of their locations.

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Adult Literacy Programs

Youth Development - Instituto del Progreso Latino - Building C

2555 South Blue Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60608

(773) 890-8046

https://www.institutochicago.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=372467&type=d&pREC_ID=2609626

The Youth Leadership and STEM After-School Program (YLS): The YLS program is an after-school program that aims to help students and their families build skills to encounter the world critically. The program is free and it serves students ages 8-14. It runs from Monday through Thursday 3:0 p.m.-7:00 p.m. The service takes place at the 2520 S. Western location.Family Literacy Program: The Family Literacy program allows adult students to bring their children ages 3 to 14 to attend the program while they are in class. The program operates during Instituto's evening classes and it follows the adult education schedule. The service takes place at the 2520 S. Western location.

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Family Literacy Programs

Extended Child Care

Language in the Laundromat Program - Elgin Partnership for Early Learning - Main Office

620 Wing Street, Suite 3-Room 6, Elgin, IL, 60123

(847) 452-2457

https://www.elginpartnership.org/language-laundromat-programs

Provides children and their caregivers the opportunity to engage children to talk, play, read, do, and write supporting needed kindergarten readiness skills while at three participating laundromats.

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Early Literacy Development Programs

Youth Literacy Programs

LITERACY PROGRAM | BLACK HAWK COLLEGE

4610 Blackhawk Commons Drive, Rock Island, IL, 61201

(309) 796-8216

https://www.bhc.edu

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 Literacy - The Literacy Connection - Main Location

270 North Grove Avenue, 2nd Floor, Elgin, IL, 60120

(847) 742-6565

https://www.elginliteracy.org/programs/adult-literacy

The Literacy Connection assists adult learners who are proficient in English, but may have difficulty identifying letters or words, reading a menu or sign, filling out a job application, or doing simple math, as well as those with limited English skills learn to read, write, speak and understand English, so that they can take a more active role in the society.

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English as a Second Language

Adult Literacy Programs

Adult Education Program - Howard Area Community Center

7648 North Paulina Street, Chicago, IL, 60626

773-262-6622

https://howardarea.org/services/adults/education/

Howard Area Community Center's Adult Education program assists adult learners in improving their reading, writing, mathematics, English language acquisition, digital literacy, and other skills. They aim to help students obtain the literacy skills needed to successfully navigate the workforce, training programs, and post-secondary education, leading to self-sufficiency and productive lives.

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Adult Literacy Programs

Computer Literacy Training Programs

High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

English as a Second Language

Citizenship Test Preparation

Adult Literacy & GED Tutors - United for Better Living Inc.

4540 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60624

(773) 261-3309

https://ublchicago.org/programs

United For Better Living Inc. has tutors available Monday through Wednesday to partner with and instruct individuals, preparing them to pass seven pre-tests and the GED examination.

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High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

Adult Literacy Programs