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- America's Literacy Directory
- Search by location, type of programs/services provided, and many other features.
- Adult Education Services
- Offers ABE, GED preparation and testing, English Language Acquisition for Adults for people who want to learn the English language, and citizenship programs to help people prepare to take the Citizenship Test.
- Literacy Volunteers of Tucson (LVT)
- The Literacy Volunteers of Tucson partner with the Library to offer adults (16 & older) in our community access to language learning in our branch libraries. If you or someone you know would like a tutor to help you learn to read, write or speak English, please contact LVT at 882-8006. Or, ask about a conversation group meeting at your local library. If you would like to be a tutor, please contact LVT.
- Literacy for Life Coalition
- A coalition of organizations, based in the Greater Tucson area, that has the goal of promoting literacy in the community.
- Make Way for Books
- Promotes early literacy by providing young children an opportunity to fall in love with books and reading.
- Pima Community College Adult Basic Education
- Pima College Adult Education program (PCAE) offers classes in Adult Basic Education (ABE - basic reading, writing and math), GED high-school equivalency preparation, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and Citizenship preparation.
- Web and classroom classes (online classes with limited, required in-person instruction) are available for eligible students. Call 206-3987 for more information.
- LEARN Literacy Education And Resource Network Program
- The goal of the LEARN program is to provide adults (18 years or older) in the community with the skills and attitudes necessary to complete a successful term of probation (for probationers), become functional members of society, and/or pursue future educational opportunities. LEARN is a service of Pima County Adult Probation, but serves any adults in Pima County. Each LEARN lab offers computer assisted instruction in:
- Literacy
- Adult Basic Education
- GED preparation courses
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