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Adult Literacy Project

Did you know that 22% of adults in the U.S. function at the lowest levels of literacy?

Simple tasks often present huge barriers:

  • Completing a job application
  • Reading a medicine label
  • Registering to vote
  • Opening a bank account
  • Helping a child with homework

In Palm Beach County, over 70,000 adults share these concerns.

Help your friend, co-worker, or neighbor achieve their goals as parents, employees, and members of the community.

  • Make a difference – volunteer a few hours each week.
  • Teach an English-speaking adult to read and write.
  • Materials and training are offered free of charge.

A highly rewarding experience awaits you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Workshops and Newsletters

English Exchange (Updated 01-11-2012)

Between Us Newsletter (updated 01-11-2012)

Tutor Talk Newsletter (updated 11-20-2011)

Tutor Training Workshops

Adult Literacy Project – Links

Florida Literacy Coalition, Inc.
www.floridaliteracy.org

Florida's Adult and Family Literacy Resource Center. Offers tutor help center focusing on literacy/ABE and ESOL strategies.

Florida TechNet
www.floridatechnet.org

Valuable resource for tutors developing lessons plans for literacy students.

Health Literacy
www.pbclibrary.org/health-easy.htm

Provides easy to read health information for your student.

Learning Disabilities Association of America
www.ldanatl.org

Provides support to people with learning disabilities - information on learning disabilities,
practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources.

Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
www.pbcliteracy.org

“The mission of the Literacy Coalition is to improve the quality of life in our community by promoting and achieving literacy.”

Palm Beach State College-Language Connections Institute
www.palmbeachstate.edu/EAP.xml

Designed for ESOL students who want to improve English communication skills.

ProLiteracy Education Network
www.proliteracyednet.org

Offers reading, comprehension, and vocabulary activities for use by students. Lesson plans are also provided for adult literacy tutors.

School District of Palm Beach County-Community Educator
www.PBEducator.org

Guide to Adult and Community Education Classes with a locator map listing schools that offer ESOL and GED classes.

 

 

 

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Glades Family Literacy Social - Click on Photo for Larger View

Tutor Training Workshop - Click on Photo for Larger View

Call us for more information:

Library Annex
4639 Mil-Lake Plaza
Lake Worth, FL 33463
Local Area:  561-649-5495
Toll Free: 1-888-780-5151
literacy@pbclibrary.org
By Appointment

Belle Glade, South Bay or Pahokee
Belle Glade Branch
530 S. Main Street
Belle Glade, FL 33430
561-996-3453
Hours: Monday – Wednesday
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Revised 01/2012

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