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Literacy Programs in Stokes
County
Buffalo Creek Literacy Project
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
Forsyth Tech Community College, Stokes County Center - Adult Basic Education
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
Stokes County Schools
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
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