The Adult Literacy Program offers classes to help adults acquire reading, writing and math skills to pass the TASC exam, plus critical thinking exercises, life management skills and career exploration.The program offers High School Equivalency (TASC) at various locations in the community.For students over 21, a GED home study program (GRASP) and an online HSE class (SKILLSTUTOR) are offered.

Provides occupational training to secondary students and adults. Designed to provide career exploration and community-based work experience to interested high school seniors throughout the county.

Provides individualized tutoring to help individuals from another country study to become a U.S. citizen.

Provides cooperative learning and individual instruction to meet the needs of students who are at risk of not succeeding in a regular school setting.

* Provides residential programming Sunday-Thursday for students who reside more than a 50-mile radius from the school. Works in collaboration with outside agencies including the NYS Commission for the Blind. Students receive both Regents based classroom instruction and alternate education based on cognitive, social, and developmental abilities, for children and youth who are legally blind and who have at least one additional disability.

* Teaches classes, tutoring sessions, and workshops for various topics such as: American Sign Language (ASL). Read and write in English. Manage money wisely. How to do things on your own, like cooking and cleaning. Becoming a US citizen and know about US history and government. Care of your health and body. Manage feelings and have good relationships. How to be ready for a job and work well. Helps families learn ASL and about Deaf culture. Learn how to use computers.

Provides free tutoring for non-native speakers who wish to learn conversational English. One-on-one tutoring, confidential, and at times/places convenient for learner.

Provides a wide range of educational services to meet the special needs of children with behavioral issues. Features small classrooms, a high degree of structure, and prominent adult supervision.

* Offers assistance and support to help people acclimate and access resources and also to help to become citizens.

* Offers training at affiliated centers for the blind. Services include: Comparing software and devices Show new users what technology may be helpful to them Give advice on how to comply with accessibility standards Aide employers and employees on workplace accommodations Provides information on where to get training and equipment* Offers youth programs that include: NFB Youth Slam - a four-day academy engages and inspires the next generation of blind youth to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math NFB Scholarship program - gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars Braille Pals Club - an early literacy program that fosters positive attitudes about Braille for children and their families and promotes a love of reading by encouraging parents to read daily with their blind or low vision child Early Explorers- designed to introduce young blind children and their families to the long white cane

Offers educational opportunities outside of the typical academic schedule for individuals who wish to audit courses, high school students seeking pre-college academic enrichment programs, and individuals seeking experiences outside of the classroom.

* Provides a certification program in healthcare or a skilled trade. Programs include: Health Careers: Dental Office Assistant (Evening). Phlebotomy and Lab Services (Evening). Construction: Electrical Fundamentals for Construction (Evening). Residential Construction (Evening). Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) (Evening). Manufacturing: Industrial and Mechanical Electrical (Evening). Manufacturing Technician (Evening). Welding (Evening). Machining Fundamentals (Evening). Transportation: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B (Evening).

Focuses on the educational needs of children ages 3 to 5 years, until they are Kindergarten eligible. The program is administered through the local school district in which the child resides.

* Offers alternative education options for at-risk students. Smaller classes. Individual attention. Individual programming. Counseling and support services. Opportunity for social-emotional development. Allows students to also attend Career and Technical education programs while earning a high school diploma.* Offers a broad scope of comprehensive special education services for students. Special Education programs provide 10 and 12-month programming depending upon individual student needs. * Provides career and technical education services leading to lifelong employment and other paths to college.

* Helps at-risk middle and high school students stay in school and earn their diplomas.* Offers part-time work experience and job skills.* Provides support from professional Youth Advocates for personal growth.* Offers enrichment opportunities like career exploration, college tours, and workforce readiness.* Includes participation in specialized Affinity Groups and Summer Academy.* Empowers students with skills and confidence for success in school, at home, and on the job.

Provides assistance to students, families and school districts to evaluate and assist in making recommendations for developing and implementing effective transition services to meet student needs.

Provides training and support for employment to people with developmental disabilities. Offers individualized services designed to empower participants to choose and achieve their vocational goals in a supportive environment.

Provides formal, bilingual instruction for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade with a Spanish-speaking background.

* Offers online training, technical assistance and consultation to mental health organizations who want to expand to provide peer support services. Organization leadership. Family, youth, and adult peer support workers. Supervisors, mentors, and team members.

* Provides basic literacy and English as a second language and one-on-one tutoring instruction for adults. Tutoring is held in resource room at Mercy Bridges, or public places such as libraries, coffee shops, apartment community rooms, etc.

Provides children's books, movies, audiobooks, and music CDs for free loan. Also provides story hours and other programs for children and youth. Summer reading programs. BARK-9 therapy dog program promotes reading skills and encourages children who may be reluctant readers. Outside programming available. Will come to agency.

Provides assistance to students, families and school districts to evaluate and assist in making recommendations for developing and implementing effective transition services to meet student needs.

* Provides adult education.
* Offers classes to help prepare for High School equivalency exams.
* Offers career and technical education.
* Offers alternative education.

Offers preschool special education services for children within Onondaga County. Children are integrated into classrooms with peers who are enrolled through Small Wonders Daycare so that they experience inclusion as a part of their programming. Services onsite include Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Play Therapy and other clinical supports.

Offers high school students the opportunity to explore college majors and experience college life with credit, and noncredit programs. Program lengths vary from one to six weeks.