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Literacy Programs In Forsyth
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Adult and Family Literacy
Communities in Schools for Forsyth County
Forsyth County
500 West Fourth St. Suite 102 Winston Salem NC 27101 336-750-3488 sroglesby_cisws@yahoo.com Exec. Director, Renee Oglesby; Site Manager, Terry Andrews
Type of organization: Independent Non-profit
What organization does: CIS offers tutoring assistance in schools and at various other sites. Pre-K literacy groups and after-school tutoring are available as well as graduation coaches for students needing extra help in order to graduate on time.
Program Description(s)
Pre-Kindergarten Programs
Yes
Kindergarten - Grade 5 Programs
Yes
Grades 6 - 12 Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
Forsyth Tech Community College Adult Basic Education
Forsyth County
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston Salem, NC 27103
336-723-0371
Dr. Gary Green, President
Michael Harris, Dean of Adult Literacy
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: Six Literacy Componenets of basic skills instruction for those 16 years of age and older - Adult High School (AHS) is a program of instruction offered cooperatively with the local public school system to help adults earn an Adult High School Diploma.Compensatory Education (CED) is a program to compensate mentally handicapped adults who have not had an education or who have received an inadequate one. English as Second Language (ESL) is a program to help those who speak another language to read, write and
Program Description(s)
Grades 6 - 12 Programs
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
Quality Education Academys Even Start Family Literacy Program
Forsyth County
Simon Johnson, Executive Director
Dollean Johnson, Program Director
5012 D Lansing Drive
Winston Salem 27105
336-744-0804
Type of organization: Independent Non-profit School
What organization does: Independent charter school- The program is free and has four components. In cooperation with Forsyth Tech Community College an adult curriculum is offered to improve adult basic skills such as reading, writing and math and includes GED and ESL Preparation; Early childhood education is based on the prescribed State curriculum; Parent and child time together is for daily interaction between parent and children and offers parents a special time to listen and learn about their child; Parent support offers trai
Program Description(s)
Pre-Kindergarten Programs
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
Sunnyside Ministry of the Moravian Church
Forsyth County
Roma Combs, Exec. Director
Trudy Winstead, Literacy Program Manager
319 Haled Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
336-724-7558
Type of organization: Faith Based Organization
What organization does: Sunnyside Ministry is a church-related, non-profit emergency assistance ministry, established in 1978. Serves adults who are unable to read, write, or spell. Volunteer tutors are trained in the use of the Orton-Gillingham approach. Tutors and learners meet on a one-to-one basis, two times a week for a year. Services are free. Tutors also work with prison inmates and individuals in a drug rehabilitation program.
Program Description(s)
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
The Enrichment Center - Readers are Learners (REAL)
Forsyth County
1006 South Marshall St. Winston Salem, NC 27101 336-777-0076 ext. 207 Louis Pugh, Executive Director
Type of organization: Independent Non-profit
What organization does: An arts-based program for adults with developmental disabilities. A one-on-one tutor and learner reading program for adults with developmental disabilities. Tutors are volunteers trained by the YMCA Literacy Initiative. They meet with learners once a week for one hour at The Enrichment Center.
Program Description(s)
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
YMCA Literacy Initiative
Curt Hazelbaker, President/CEO
Forsyth County
Shawan Gabriel, Executive Director
Winston Lake YMCA, 901 Waterworks Road
Winston Salem, NC 27101 336-724-9205 www.winstonlake.ymcanwnc.org
Type of organization: Independent Non-profit
What organization does: One of the largest non-profit organizations in the U.S, specializing in health and social services. Motto- We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities." Three literacy components- Adult Literacy, a one-to-one program in which a trained, volunteer tutor and an adult learner meet weekly and use Sonday literacy materials to improve reading, writing and comprehension skills. ESL, a one-to-one program in which a trained, volunteer tutor and an adult learner who immigrated to the US from another
Program Description(s)
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
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