We have chosen these 9 adult literacy agencies because each has a proven track record, the potential to serve more clients, a commitment to share best practices and have agreed to publish detailed reports on their learners’ progress.
ACCESS-Youth and Education
With Reading Works support:
ACCESS could shuttle learners between sites where no public transportation is available. It could eliminate its waiting list of more than 75 people. It could secure future classes after funding for AmeriCorps volunteer teaching is eliminated.
Hours: Mon – Thurs, 9am – 5pm (classes meet 4 days per week, 2 hours per day. Times vary, based on proficiency level. )
Who they serve:
Adult learners 18 and over who don't have a high school diploma or GED.
What kind of teaching they offer:
Students participate in a combination of classroom instruction, small group instruction, individual tutoring and/or independent study on computers. Students are grouped into small classes based on proficiency level. Teachers also serve as case managers to help students transition into GED, vocational training or the workforce.
Volunteer opportunities:
Teachers and tutors are needed.
Training involved:
Teachers are trained in ACCESS’ adult education goals/activities, student recruitment/registration, instructional best practices, assessment, record keeping, etc. Additional ongoing professional development is also provided throughout the program year (i.e. principles of effective preparation, establishing an appropriate learning environment, effective instruction, etc).
For more information:
Anisa Sahoubah, Director
2651 Saulino Court, Dearborn, Michigan 48120
313-842-6762
salarashi@accesscommunity.org
www.accesscommunity.org
See All Partner AgenciesAnother Chance (WSU)
With Reading Works support:
Another Chance could offer new class sites, extend hours and add a summer semester.
Tutoring locations and hours:
- At the Lighthouse, 19940 Livernois, Detroit, Michigan 48221 313 -577-9079, Mon.-Thu. 9:30am - 1:30pm
- Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, 1211 Trumbull, Detroit, Michigan 48216. Mon.-Thu. 10am - 2pm
- Wayne State University Kresge/Purdy Library (on-campus), Detroit, Michigan 48202 Mon.-Thu. 9:30am - 1:30pm
- North American Indian Association (future site)
Who they serve:
Non-traditional learners 18 and older.
What kind of teaching they offer:
Teacher-led instruction GED-prep, additional individualized tutoring for enrolled students.
Volunteer opportunities:
Volunteers are needed at each site for tutoring. Office support and other volunteer opportunities are available at the Wayne State University campus office and At the Lighthouse sites.
Training involved:
Volunteer tutors are required to have some college and/or teaching experience. On-going training is provided as needed for assigned tasks. Tutor schedules are flexible within the office hours (9:30 - 1:30, Mon-Thurs). Other volunteers are needed Mon-Fri, 9:30-2pm. A commitment for a full semester is needed, unless otherwise arranged.
For more information:
Dr. Daphne Ntiri, Director
Alesia Williams, Another Chance Program Director/Site Coordinator
313-577-9079
wsuanotherchance2@gmail.com
See All Partner AgenciesBeyond Basics
With Reading Works support:
Beyond Basics could expand this pilot program to other schools and other communities.
Location:
Programs operate in Detroit Public Schools – during the school day.
Main office located in Troy. Hours of Operation: Mon – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Who they serve:
Beyond Basics is a Reading Works pilot program serving parents/guardians/ siblings or other adults of the Thirkell Elementary School Community who are not in school and either unemployed or have a critical need for more gainful employment.
What kind of teaching they offer:
One-on-one tutoring, one hour a day, three to five days a week, with times to be determined by participant availability.
Volunteer opportunities:
Volunteers are needed as reading-buddies for individuals being tutored and for helping in family literacy related activities. Volunteers will be trained on-site by program staff.
Training involved:
Program staff will train volunteers on-site.
For more information:
Pamela Good, Executive Director
2501 Rochester Court
Troy, Michigan 48083
248-250-9304
rw@beyondbasics.org
www.beyondbasics.org
See All Partner AgenciesDetroit Literacy Coalition
With Reading Works support:
Detroit Literacy Coalition could ensure that this critical program continues for learners who re-enter the community after residential treatment facilities, such as Get Back Up and Michigan Career and Technical Institute-East.
Hours: Flexible/By Appointment; Class Times: Determined by location
Who they serve:
Low-literate adults in institutionalized agencies and prison re-entry programs to provide on-site instruction to improve reading and math levels to attain a GED. Sites include: Get Back Up; Michigan Career and Technical Institute-East; SHAR House (Self-Help Addiction Rehabilitations) Centers East & West; Walker Williams Center; Mariner's Inn; Detroit Rescue Mission.
What kind of teaching they offer:
The program includes teacher led instruction, one-on-one tutoring, life skills training and individualized instructional methods, web-based instruction determined by individual learning style and participatory learning methods.
Volunteer opportunities:
Detroit Literacy Coalition needs math and reading tutors, retired teachers, office support, volunteer recruiters and student volunteers for all subjects related to passing the GED—reading, math, writing, social studies, life skills etc.
Training involved:
Basic tutor training from 6 - 8 hours is provided. Volunteer hours are flexible and must be during the hours of 9:30am - 7pm. Volunteers must be willing to give at least 2hrs/week for at least 8 weeks. Tutors with associate degrees and higher are preferred.
For more information:
Dr. Daphne Ntiri, Director
Deborah Stewart Anderson, Associate Program Director
8000 Woodward Avenue, Suite 304 A/B in the Metropolitan United Methodist Church
Detroit, Michigan 48202
313-873-READ (7323)
detroitliteracycoalition@gmail.com
www.detroitliteracy.org
See All Partner AgenciesDominican Literacy Center
With Reading Works support:
Dominican Literacy Center could offer more evening and week-end classes. It could test every learner for vision problems and train program staff at its sister agency, Siena Learner Center.
Hours: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Mon.–Thu.; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri.–Sat.
Who they serve:
Adult learners ages 18 and above, low-level (grades 2-3) to pre-GED, GED and English as a Second Language. Learners can begin tutoring at any time during the year.
What kind of teaching they offer:
Learners are matched with a trained volunteer tutor for one-on-one tutoring, 2 hours per week on-site. Professional educators supervise and teach small classes, including job-readiness skills; supplemental computer learning is available daily.
Volunteer opportunities:
Volunteer tutors are needed for one-on-one tutoring in math and reading; also seeking volunteers with teaching experience who can handle small group instruction classes.
Training involved:
Tutor orientation and training requires 12-14 hours. A two hour orientation is offered twice a month. The 11-hour tutor training workshop, beginning Friday evening (5:30 pm to 9:30 pm) and ending Saturday (8:30am to 3:30 pm) is offered at the Dominican site in October, January and May. Alternative weekend workshop opportunities will be offered through Siena Literacy Center. Please call Dominican at 313-267-1000 to find out when the next training workshop is offered. A one year commitment of two hours per week, plus preparation time, is required.
For more information:
Sister Janice Brown, Director
11148 Harper, Detroit, Michigan 48213-2517
313-267-1000
dlcliteracy@gmail.com
www.dlcliteracy.org
See All Partner AgenciesMacomb Literacy Partners
With Reading Works support:
Macomb Literacy Partners could increase its tutor numbers by 20% to accommodate its waiting list. It could hire staff to ensure that learners are connected to the next step in their literacy development and, eventually, to the work force.
Office Hours: 9:00-5:00 Monday through Friday
Who they serve:
Adults 18 and above living, working or going to school in Macomb County, functioning at 8th grade level or below, who need help with reading, writing and/or English language instruction (ESL). Most learners are working to improve job skills & job marketability, obtain voter’s registration cards, driver’s licenses, library cards, and citizenship.
What kind of teaching they offer:
Free one-on-one individualized tutoring is provided to students by trained volunteers, 1-2 hours per week at a public access facility convenient to both. Tutor training is conducted throughout the year in Macomb County.
Volunteer opportunities:
Tutors in reading, both basic & ESL
Training involved:
Tutors are required to participate in a 12-hour tutor training workshop, offered throughout the year, before being assigned to a student. Supplemental workshops and activities are offered throughout the year for both tutors and students.
For more information:
Ken Lampar
16480 Hall Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038 (Located on Macomb Community College campus-Wayne State University county extension building, off of Hall Road)
(586) 286-2750
read@macombliteracy.org
www.macombliteracy.org
See All Partner AgenciesMercy Education Project
With Reading Works support:
Mercy Education Project could expand its hours of instruction, increase registration and admission opportunities and offer new instructional services to learners who enter mid-term.
Hours: Classes: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Mon.–Thu.
Who do they serve:
Women, ages 18 and over without a high school diploma or GED.
What kind of teaching they offer:
Learners participate in a combination of classroom instruction, small group instruction, individual tutoring and/or independent study four days per week from 9am to 1pm. They are grouped into small classes tailored to their educational level. Meals are provided. Child care and transportation are provided to enrolled learners living in the southwest Detroit area.
Volunteer opportunities:
Tutors for learners at elementary to 9th grade educational level in reading and math in the Pace learning room, as well as with students using computer-based instruction. Teachers, current or retired, or who are bilingual (Spanish, French, or Arabic) are most needed. Volunteers interested in becoming active at MEP are always welcome.
Training Involved:
Three hours of formal training plus “on-the-job” support for tutors; other training offered as needed. A minimum of a 3-month commitment – one or more day(s)/week for at least 3 hours/day; criminal background checks are conducted.
For more information:
Amy Amador, Executive Director
1450 Howard St., Detroit, Michigan 48216
313-963-588
info@mercyed.net
www.mercyed.net
See All Partner AgenciesOakland Literacy Council
With Reading Works support:
Oakland Literacy Council could expand to include small group instruction, English as a Second Language conversation groups and a computer lab for advanced and wait-listed students. It could also develop satellite centers around the county to increase access for learners.
Office Hours : 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mon. – Fri.; tutoring offered year-round at public locations convenient to the tutor and learner.
Who they serve:
Adults 18 and above living, working or going to school in Oakland County, functioning at 8th grade level or below, who need help with reading, writing and/or English language instruction (ESL).
What kind of teaching they offer:
Free one-on-one individualized tutoring is provided to students by trained volunteers, 1-2 hours per week at a mutually convenient public location once or twice a week. Workshops and activities are offered throughout the year for students.
Volunteer opportunities:
Oakland Literacy Council is looking for volunteer tutors to provide basic reading and English language (ESL) instruction to adults in Oakland County.
Training involved:
Tutors are required to participate in a 12-hour tutor training workshop before being assigned to a student. Training is conducted throughout the year in Oakland County. Supplemental workshops and activities are offered throughout the year for tutors and students.
For more information:
Julie Hoensheid, Literacy Services Coordinator
2550 S. Telegraph Road, Suite 103; Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302 (Headquarters located in Bloomfield Hills on Telegraph Road, just south of Square Lake Road. Tutoring provided throughout Oakland County.
(248) 253-1617
info@oaklandliteracy.net
www.oaklandliteracy.net
See All Partner AgenciesSiena Literacy Center
With Reading Works support:
Siena Literacy Center could double the current learner population, buy an adequate climate-control system, replace out-dated computers and software and get equipment to test for vision problems.
Hours: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; classes offered year-round.
Who they serve:
Adult learners, ages 18 and older who are functioning at 9th grade or below, needing help with reading, math or English as a Second Language (ESL).
What kind of teaching they offer:
Learners are matched with a trained tutor for one-on-one tutoring, 2 hours per week on-site; supplemental computer learning with tutoring software; and small classes.
Volunteer opportunities:
Tutors
Office assistance
Computer lab assistance
Training Involved:
Tutor orientation and training requires 12-14 hours. A two hour orientation is offered twice a month. The 11-hour tutor training workshop, beginning Friday evening (5:30 pm to 9:30 pm) and ending Saturday (8:30am to 3:30 pm) is offered at the Siena site in October, January and May. Alternative weekend workshop opportunities will be offered through Dominican Literacy Center. Please contact Siena directly at 313-532-8404 to find out when the next training workshop is offered. A one year commitment of two hours per week, plus preparation time, is required.
For more information:
Donna Nesbitt, Director
16888 Trinity, Detroit, Michigan 48219
313-352-8404
sienaliteracy@gmail.com
www.sienaliteracy.org
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