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Adult and Family Literacy
Adult Basic Skills at Rockingham Community College
Rockingham
County
Dr. Robert Keys, President
Margo Lindsey, Program Coordinator
PO Box 38 568 County Home Road
Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center
Wentworth, NC 27375
336-342-4261 x 2305 or 2146
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: The program offers Adult Basic Education to help students who are aged 16 and above to build basic skills in reading, communication, writing and math and there is also a component designed to help students prepare for the GED, high school equivalency test. English as a Second Language instructions are also available. ESL instruction is offered to those who are limited in their English speaking skills. Compensatory Education is offered to adults who are mentally handicapped. The programs are offered in cla
Program Description(s)
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Alamance Community College
Alamance
County
Dr. Martin Nadelman - President Laura Coffee - Director PO Box 8000 1247 Jimmy Kerr Road Graham, NC 27253-8000 336-506-4376 wagonerm@alamancecc.edu
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: Alamance Community College offers literacy classes at 15 sites across Alamance County. Individualized and group instruction options as well as correspondence and on-line courses are available. To enroll, students can call to sign up for an assessment. The assessment is used to help place them in the correct class. High School diploma program offered through an agreement with Alamance Burlington Schools grades 9 12 for those who are 16 years of age and older. Free GED preparation available through da
Program Description(s)
Pre-Kindergarten Programs
Yes
Grades 6 - 12 Programs
Yes
GED for Higher Education
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
Buffalo Creek Literacy Project
Surry
County
Mary Lee, Executive Director
1037 Covington House Road
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
336-591-3620
Type of organization: Independent Non-profit
What organization does: Mission: to eradicate illiteracy in Stokes and Surry County through one-to-one and group sessions. Trained, volunteer tutors offer free instructions in reading, writing, and comprehension to learners who are at least 16 years old. Tutors attend a free 12 hour training course and after completion are paired with a student and work on a one-on-one basis using the Buffalo Creek Literacy Program materials. Group sessions have recently been added and a family literacy component is expected to be in place in
Program Description(s)
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Buffalo Creek Literacy Project
Stokes
County
Mary Lee, Executive Director 1037 Covington House Road
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
336-591-3620
Type of organization: Independent Non-profit
What organization does: Mission: to eradicate illiteracy in Stokes and Surry County through one-to-one and group sessions. Trained, volunteer tutors offer free instructions in reading, writing, and comprehension to learners who are at least 16 years old. Tutors attend a free 12 hour training course and after completion are paired with a student and work on a one-on-one basis using the Buffalo Creek Literacy Program materials. Group sessions have recently been added and a family literacy component is expected to be in place in
Program Description(s)
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
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
Communities In Schools of Montgomery County
Montgomery
County
CEO/Exec. Dir.: Heather Wallace 444 N. Main St. Troy, NC 27371 910-572-3174 cis_montgomerycounty@yahoo.com
Type of organization: Independent Non-profit
What organization does: CISMC is focused on five core programs within Montgomery County schools including, mentoring, tutoring, parent involvement, community resource bank and college and career guidance. Our tutoring program will focus on improving all skills a child needs to successfully prepare for life after high school, whether for college or a career. Reading skills will be improved where we determine a child is in need of such assistance. Our parent involvement program will also focus on ESL courses for parents who have
Program Description(s)
Kindergarten - Grade 5 Programs
Yes
Grades 6 - 12 Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
Davidson Community College Davie Campus - Adult Basic Education
Davie
County
Teresa Kines, Associate Dean, Davie Campus
Jill Jobert, Coordinator, Basic Skills
1205 Salisbury Road
Mocksville, NC 27028
336-751-2885
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: Adult High School (AHS) Provides an opportunity for individuals 16 or older to earn a high school diploma in collaboration with the local public school system. A special youth support program, eLink, is available to eligible youth. Grade level 9-12. GED for Higher Education offers individualized instruction to prepare individuals to take the GED exam. GED prep offers individualized instruction to prepare individuals to take the assessments required to earn a GED. English as a Second Language (ESL) offer
Program Description(s)
Grades 6 - 12 Programs
Yes
GED for Higher Education
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
Davidson County Community College
Davidson
County
CEO/Exec. Dir.: Dr. Mary Rittling Program Manager/Director: Patricia Phillips 297 DCCC Road, Thomasville, NC 27360 336-249-8186 davidsonccc.edu
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: DCCC provides literacy services to Davidson and Davie Counties. Programs offered by the College include: Adult Basic Education (ABE); Adult High School (AHS); English as a Second Language (ESL); General Educational Development (GED); Workplace Basic Skills; Family Literacy; and Compensatory Education. Classes are offered in many locations throughout the county, so there is easy access. Programs are self-paced and use a variety of instructional methods including individualized instruction, computerized
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
Davidson County School Readiness/ Parents as Teachers Program
Davidson
County
CEO/Exec. Dir: Bleasha Carroll Program Manager/Director: Bleasha Carroll 217 Cedar Lodge Rd. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-472-4666 Bleasha@aol.com
Type of organization: Independent Non-Profit- Smart Start funded program that is implemented through the 3 school systems in Davidson County
What organization does: We model appropriate ways to read to children and we provide help to families in the county needing resource information.
Program Description(s)
Pre-Kindergarten 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
Forsyth Tech Community College, Stokes County Center - Adult Basic Education
Stokes
County
Dr. Gary Green, President Paul Kindley, Adult Literacy Coordinator
Government Center Complex
1012 North Main Street
Danbury, NC 27016
336-593-2482
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: Four Literacy Components of basic skills instruction for those 16 years or age and older- Adult High School (AHS) A program of instruction offered cooperatively with the local public school system to help adults earn an Adult High School Diploma (Grade level 9-12); Compensatory Education (CED) A program to compensate mentally handicapped adults who have not had an education or who have received an inadequate one;
English as a Second Language (ESL) A program to help those who speak another language to read
Program Description(s)
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
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
Montgomery Community College
Montgomery
County
President: Dr. Mary Kirk Basic Skills Coordinator: Olivia Gatlin 1011 Page Street Troy, NC 27371 910-576-6222 ext. 236 gatlino@montgomery.edu
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: Adult Basic Education classes that are set up as lab settings. Students can enter and exit the program at any time. We have classes that are on-campus, off-campus, and also a GED Online program. All classes are free.
Program Description(s)
GED for Higher Education
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult 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
Pathways Alamance County
Alamance
County
CEO/Exec. Dir: Kathy Boyd Program Manager/Director: Kathy Boyd P.O. Box 1005 Burlington, NC 27216 (mailing address) 2744 Ramada Road Burlington, NC (physical address) 336- 226-0249 mtzionkathy@bellsouth.net
Type of organization: Independent Non-Profit
What organization does: Partner with schools providing additional support in reading, writing and math to grades K-12. The program also works with individuals in preparation for their GED test. The program has an English as a second language component and an adult-one-to-one reader and tutor component using the Laubach teaching method.
Program Description(s)
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
Piedmont Community College, Adult Basic Skills Program
Caswell
County
CEO/Exec. Dir: Dr. H. James Owen Director, Adult Basic Skills Program: Debra B. Harlow P.O. Box 1150, Yanceyville, NC 27379-1150 336-694-5707 harlowd@piedmontcc.edu or watlinl@piedmontcc.edu
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: Adult Basic Skills Program at PCC serves adults ages 18 and older who have not completed high school. Minors, ages 16-17, may also enroll provided they have been:
out of school for six months
or the local school superintendent provides written permission for their enrollment
and their guardian signs a release for them to enroll in the program. English as a Second Language for foreign born students to acquire reading, listening and oral communication skills.
Program Description(s)
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult 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
Randolph Community College
Randolph
County
CEO/Exec. Dir: Dr. Robert Shackleford Program Manager/Director: Dr. Rebekah Megerian 629 Industrial Park Drive, Asheboro, NC 27205 336-633-0211 basicskills@randolph.edu
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: The Basic Skills classes are offered at various times and locations during the day and evening. Several programs are available to help adults learn to read or do math or complete high school by participating in the Adult High School Diploma program or taking the GED Tests. Other programs include classes for those who need to learn to speak, read and write English and classes to help adults with intellectual disabilities become more independent and have jobs. Many instructional approaches are used to meet
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
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
Rockingham County Literacy Project
Rockingham
County
Jean Light Kinyon, Executive Director, 705-A Washington Street , Eden , NC 27288-6028 , 336-627-0007, jkinyon@rcliteracyproject.org
Type of organization: Independent Non-profit
What organization does: A community-based non-profit. Volunteer tutors offer free one-to-one instruction to learners aged 16 and above to help them learn basic skills in reading, writing, and math. Also, tutors can help students prepare to take the GED test. Tutors go through a 12-hour training program using Laubach and other training materials. Tutors are encouraged to meet with their learners twice a week for an hour and a half each session. The program also contains an ESL (English as a Second Language) component.
Program Description(s)
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult 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
Stokes County Schools
Stokes
County
PO Box 50
Courthouse Square
501 North Main Street
Danbury NC 27016
Brenda Little
Even Start Coordinator
336-427-4769
blittle@pinehall.stokesk12.nc.us
Type of organization: School System
What organization does: Stokes County Even Start is a family literacy educational program. The program works with families to: help parents become their child's most important teacher; help children become ready to succeed in school; and increase family literacy skills. The preschool program for 3 and 4 year olds is based on the prescribed state preschool curriculum. Children's individual needs, interests, and developmental levels are considered as children learn through exploration and play. Offered through Forsyth Technical Com
Program Description(s)
Pre-Kindergarten 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
Surry Community College
Surry
County
Dr. G. Frank Sells, President
Virginia Stammetti, Program Director
630 South Main Street Dobson, NC 27017
336-386-3243
www.surry.edu/
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: The program offers Adult Basic Education to help students build basic skills in reading, communication, writing and math. Instruction is individualized and self-paced. GED classes are offered to review the basic principles of reading, writing and math to help students prepare for the GED, high school equivalency test and students are strongly encouraged to pursue a higher education degree. ESL if offered in classrooms for speakers of other languages. Compensatory Education is offered in classrooms for deve
Program Description(s)
GED for Higher Education
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Surry Community College, Yadkin Center
Yadkin
County
Dr. Frank Saeles, President
Virginia Stammetti, Program Director
4649 Highway 601
Yadkinville, NC 27055
336-386-3243
www.surry.edu/
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: The program offers Adult Basic Education to help students build basic skills in reading, communication, writing and math. Instruction is individualized and self-paced. GED classes are offered to review the basic principles of reading, writing and math to help students prepare for the GED, high school equivalency test and students are strongly encouraged to pursue a higher education degree. ESL if offered in classrooms for speakers of other languages. Compensatory Education is offered in classrooms for deve
Program Description(s)
GED for Higher Education
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
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
The Parent Connection of the Mt. Airy City Schools eLink Youth Program
Surry
County
PO Drawer 710 Mount Airy, NC 27030
Polly Long, Organization Coordinator and Literacy Program Manager
336-786-9763
Type of organization: School System
What organization does: The Mount Airy City Schools eLink youth program is a WIA-funded program that works with youth ages 14 to 21 on education, work readiness, and job training skills to help them gain unsubsidized employment.The Surry County eLink youth program recognizes that the high risk, out-of-school youth enrolled in their WIA program come from families with multiple challenges. Feeling that addressing the needs of those parents would lead to a high degree of youth participant success, they created the Parent Connectio
Program Description(s)
Kindergarten - Grade 5 Programs
Yes
Grades 6 - 12 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
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
YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Davie Family Branch Literacy Initiative
Davie
County
Curt Hazelbaker, President/CEO
Patsy Crenshaw, Program Coordinator
215 Cemetery Street
Mocksville, NC 27028
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. ESL, a one-to-one program in which a trained, volunteer tutor and an adult learner who immigrated to the US from another country meet at least once each week to improve the students ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language. Adult Literacy, a one-to-one program in which a trained, volunteer tutor and an adult lear
Program Description(s)
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult 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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