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Literacy Programs In Guilford
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Adult and Family Literacy
Guilford Child Development, Inc. (GCD)
Guilford County
CEO/Exec. Dir: C. Robin Britt, Sr. Program Manager/Director: Karen Martinez 1200 Arlington St., GSO, NC 27406 336-369-5001 Karen@guilfordchilddev.org
Type of organization: Independent Non-profit
What organization does: GCD is lead agency for Head Start/Early Head Start serving 1100 children in Guilford County; Learning Together/Aprendiendo Juntos is a comprehensive family literacy program under the GCD umbrella serving underserved, low-income mothers in 4 locations (3 Head Start centers,1 community-based location)
Program Description(s)
Pre-Kindergarten Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
Guilford Technical Community College
Guilford County
President: Don Cameron Executive Vice-President Cuyler McKnight Director of Basic Skills Greensboro Campus: Pat Freeman Pabradley-freeman@gtcc.edu 336-334-4822 extension 4218 Director of Basic Skills High Point Campus: Stephany Cousins sccousins@gtcc.edu 336-454-1126 extension 4120 P. O. Box 309, Jamestown, NC 27282 336-334-4822 (GSO) or
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: The mission of the Basic Skills program is to assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency, assist adults who are parents to obtain the educational skills necessary to become full partners in the education and development of their children, and assist adults in the completion of a secondary school for education. The North Carolina Community College System provides educational opportunities for adults to improve their reading, writing, ma
Program Description(s)
GED for Higher Education
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
North Carolina African Services Coalition
Guilford County
122 N. Elm St. #500 Greensboro NC 27401 336-574-2677 omeromer@bellsouth.net Omer A. Omer, CEO-Exec. Director; Janet White, Literacy Program Director
Type of organization: Independent Non-profit
What organization does: ESL classes and tutors for beginning English speakers, primarily adult refugees from Africa
Program Description(s)
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
Reading Connections
Guilford County
CEO/Exec. Dir. Jennifer Gore Program Manager/Director: Sarah Humpal 122 N. Elm St. Suite 520 336-230-2223 info@readingconnections.org
Type of organization: Independent Non-profit
What organization does: Mission: To provide and advocate for free, individualized adult literacy services to promote life changes for Guilford County residents and surrounding communities. Reading Connections provides one-on-one instruction to adults.
Today, volunteers devote hundreds of hours each month helping adults improve their basic literacy and life skills. Reading Connections' Basic Adult Literacy Program provides free and confidential services that help to improve adult's basic literacy skills, self-esteem, community s
Program Description(s)
GED for Higher Education
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
Senior Resources of Guilford
Guilford County
CEO/Exec. Dir: Ellen D. Whitlock Program Manager/Director: Renee Griffin 301 East Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401/P.O. Box 21993, Greensboro, NC 27420 336-373-4816 info@senior-resources-guilford.org
Type of organization: Independent Non-profit
What organization does: ESL/Citizenship classes for elderly refugees age 60 and older
Program Description(s)
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
United Montagnard Christian Church
Guilford County
CEO/Exec. Dir: Reverend Y Hin Nie Program Manager/Director:Ms. Virginia Driscoll 1204 Picard Street, Greensboro, NC 27405 336-621-1040
Type of organization: Faith Based Organization
What organization does: Programs are offered for Montagnard refugees and include after school tutoring, adult ESOL classes and Families Learning Together {FLT), a new program designed and sponsored by Guilford Child Development. The program runs from September, 2007 to August, 2008. The program includes an ESOL component taught through GTCC, emphasizing parental interaction with children using materials read by the parent to the child. Child care is provided on site during the class.
Program Description(s)
Pre-Kindergarten Programs
Yes
Kindergarten - Grade 5 Programs
Yes
Grades 6 - 12 Programs
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
YWCA Greensboro
Guilford County
CEO/Exec. Dir: Carolyn W. Flowers Program Manager/Director: Rhonda Robinson, Jarred Fitzgerald, Susan Cupito, Frances McRae 1 YWCA Place Greensboro, NC 27401 336-273-3461 mpowell@ywcagsonc.org
Type of organization: Independent Non-profit
What organization does: The YWCA Greensboro offers after school tutoring/homework assistance at the YWCA location for children 8-14, from 2:30 6:00pm, Monday - Friday. The YWCA administers after school at five middle schools in Guilford County. The hours are 3:30 6:00 Monday Friday. During the summer the YWCA onsite program offers an 11 week summer enrichment camp, 7:30am 6:00pm, Monday - Friday. The middle school off site summer enrichment camp is at three middle schools for nine weeks from 7:30am 6:00pm, Monday
Program Description(s)
Kindergarten - Grade 5 Programs
Yes
Grades 6 - 12 Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
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