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Adult and Family Literacy at Abington Free Library
215-885-5183, 215-885-5180, ext. 27, ablit1@yahoo.com
Adult Literacy Events
Future Dates--Please mark your calendar!
There will be a Tutor Training again in the fall. Details will be posted here.
The Adult Literacy Program, a year-round program of volunteer tutoring, helps over 150 students each year to improve their reading, writing, and/or math skills. Some students get help preparing for their high school equivalent diploma or GED, and those whose native language is not English can attend conversation classes, in addition to meeting with a tutor one-on-one.
Training for new tutors is scheduled for March/April, and support meetings for all tutors are offered about once a month.
For additional information, please stop by the Adult Literacy office at Abington Free Library, on the lower level, across from the Children’s Department. You also can call Rob Naborn at 215-885-5183, or email AbLit1@yahoo.com.
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The next Literacy Link will come out in August 2010.
Deadline for submissions: June 16.
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Adult Literacy Mission Statment
The Abington Township Public Library Adult Literacy Program is a full-service program dedicated to providing reading, writing, spelling, mathematics and GED preparation help in general, and an understanding of American culture and language (vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and conversation skills) for English Language Learners in particular.
Adult education is provided through one-on-one tutoring and in small group settings by trained volunteer tutors addressing specific needs. Individualized programs are planned for each student according to their particular goals. Residents of Montgomery County are our primary target, but residents of Philadelphia and Bucks counties are also served with free literacy instruction through the Abington Township Public Library. |
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Conversation PLEASE!
An English class for foreign-born adults
Where: Abington Free Library, Lower Level
The daytime class meets Tuesday mornings, 10:30 till noon, under the supervision of volunteer teachers who welcome ESL students and help them feel comfortable while learning the language and culture of America .
On Monday evenings at 7:15, volunteer teachers lead an “English as a Second Language” class for foreign-born students at the library. Many countries are represented, and only English is spoken.
How: Improvement of English through conversation, proper pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary with emphasis on survival skills and understanding of our American culture
Call Abington Free Library Adult Literacy 215-885-5183 or e-mail AbLit1@yahoo.com
for more information and a meeting with the program director, Rob Naborn.
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Master Tutors
will take your calls concerning materials, methods of teaching and general program information. Please don't hesitate to call them at the literacy number 885-5183, or 215-885-5180, ext. 27.
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EQUAL (Educational Quality for Adult Learners)
will continue in an effort to improve our literacy program. A committee of experienced, knowledgeable literacy volunteers will attend meetings sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This is an ongoing project.
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At The Learning Center
technology is available to help you, the tutor, and your student with both the computerized library system and the literacy computers and software. Classes on the use of the computer for tutors will be scheduled. Don't hesitate to call 215-885-5183, or 215-885-5180, ext. 27 for instruction from our committee members.
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Literacy Workplace
Rydal Park Retirement Community is the site of a Tuesday afternoon class for employees who need literacy help.
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Interested in becoming a U.S. citizen?
Abington Free Library Adult Literacy is offering information and materials (application, 100 questions, where, how, and whom) Call 215-885-5183, or 215-885-5180, ext. 27 for more information.
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Write It Right
Meetings on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Students receive help with basic grammar, spelling, composition and Pre-GED writing skills. Please call 215-885-5183, or 215-885-5180, ext. 27 for any special information.
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Literacy Live
is available for your educational society, religious institution or service club. Just let us know a future meeting date and you will be booked. Our troupe is ready, willing and able. Call 215-885-5183, or 215-885-5180, ext. 27.
A talented group of performers who are eager to spread the literacy word via a live, script-in-hand performance at your club, service organization, school, church or synagogue. What does it take to be a volunteer, how does a student feel about needing help, how can we help as tutors? Our group is talented and inspirational. Please call 885-5183 to volunteer your talents or inquire about a performance.
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GED Committee
Please call 215-885-5183, or 215-885-5180, ext. 27 for any and all GED questions.
What materials are needed?
Where is it given?
What time?
Preparation?
Requirements?
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