Basic Skills & Beginning Literacy classes meet the needs of people with an elementary reading level and those with learning disabilities by concentrating on basic skills in reading and math as well as basic life skills. The teacher meets with the students to assess their skill levels, then sets up a personal program to help them reach their goals. A tutor may also be assigned to work with them. Adaptive equipment and specialized materials are available for those who need them. In these FREE classes, students can:

• Improve their employment opportunities and learn how to become better workers
• Work at their own level and their own pace by setting individual goals
• Use computers to learn typing, math reinforcement, basic phonics, vocabulary building, and basic computer skills
• Receive life skill instruction on using a checkbook, using public transportation, filling out forms, renting an apartment, using proper hygiene, and being part of their community

To be eligible for Basic Skills & Beginning Literacy classes, students must...

• Have a clear means of communication

• Be able to work independently or come with a tutor to class.

• Be committed to attending class for at least 2 hours on at least 2 days a week.

• Focus on improving and maintaining their academic and life skills.