Program is founded on the basis that literacy problems are often rooted in language deficits. In order to read fluently with accurate comprehension, firm skills are necessary in several basic areas. The program philosophy is that one must go "back to the basics" in several areas which compose "language literacy" in order to be successful with reading development. These areas include: - Auditory Processing: what you do with what you hear - Phonological Awareness: the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate sounds of spoken language, as well as the ability to rhyme and identify words, syllables, and sounds - Phonics: having a firm grasp on the letters and spellings which represent sounds in written language - Expressive (use of) and receptive (comprehension of) spoken and written language, including the use of vocabulary, grammar, and concepts

A new Supplemental Education Program developed as an affordable option for families unable to participate in the traditional insurance-based Language to Literacy program due to cost. Follows the same structure as the Language to Literacy program, targeting skills in the following areas: - Auditory processing, or what you do with what you hear - Phonological awareness, or the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate sounds of spoken language, as well as the ability to rhyme, and identify words, syllables, and sounds - Phonics, or having a firm grasp of the letters and spellings which represent sounds in written language - Expressive (use of) and receptive (comprehension of) spoken and written language, including the use of vocabulary, grammar, and concepts

Educational services to out-of-school youth and adults. Services include: Adult Basic Education, high school equivalency, and case management. Classes are offered in Olean and Salamanca.

The BOCES Adult Education program provides classes and home study options for adult students wanting to improve their literacy skills and/or prepare for the GED exam.

Provides a culturally responsive learning environment with dual-language for children from birth to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. Learning activities take place at learning centers, in the community, and in the home.

Provides professional guidance in the selection and use of books and other materials (kits, learning games, computers, etc.) for children. Provides programs and activities for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school students year round, including STEM resources and activities. READytown at the Central Library is an interactive play space for preschoolers and caregivers to help get children kindergarten-ready.

Provides a culturally responsive learning environment with dual-language for children from birth to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. Learning activities take place at learning centers, in the community, and in the home.

Collaborates with Literacy Suffolk, Inc. to offer services of trained literacy volunteers. Provides help with reading/writing skills and English as a second language (ESOL). Offers support services for tutors, clients. Conducts interviews with clients, tutors prior to inclusion in program. Call for information/appointment.

ParentChild+, formerly called the Parent-Child Home Program, uses education to break the cycle of poverty for under-resourced families with young children. ParentChild+ works one-on-one with families and with family child care (FCC) providers to ensure children achieve their greatest potential in school and in life. Our dual models enable the program to blanket underserved communities with school readiness supports and reach families with children four and under who would otherwise not be ready for school. Highly trained Early Learning Specialists engage families and FCC providers by modeling reading, conversation, and play activities. Through one-on-one visits to families and visits to providers and children in home-based care settings, ParentChild+ builds opportunities for the most vulnerable children and families. Since 1965, ParentChild+ has been assisting under-served communities in replicating and expanding these proven models, setting children on the road to school and life success and strengthening families, providers, and communities.

* Provides one-to-one tutoring for adults in basic reading, writing, and English.* Offers literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. * Offers digital and workplace literacy classes.* Offers GED and High Schoool Equivalency Instruction.

* Provides basic literacy instruction for adults that assists individuals become independent readers and writers. * Provides English as a second language for adults who are new speakers of English. * Provides free tutoring for adults in Literacy, Math, High School Equivalency and Citizenship. Tutoring is free and confidential.

Offers literacy classes and instruction including traditional literacy and computer literacy. Hosts conversation groups for individuals who wish to practice their English speaking and listening skills, and offers one-on-one technology instruction.

Offers assistance to small groups (six children) of 5-11 year olds who have demonstrated reading and writing difficulties. Employs services of literacy instructors with credentials in education, literacy, and early childhood development. Services available in Spanish.

Provides a fun, interactive space for parents/caregivers to play with their children, connect with other caregivers, receive parenting support, and gain strategies and tools to address a variety of parenting challenges and improve communication with their children. Other services available are detailed below. Family Enrichment: Works to strengthen caregiver/child bonds and improve early childhood development through play, family engagement, and early literacy skills. Provides tools and strategies to address a variety of parenting challenges. Family Partnership: Family partners are present to listen, offer support, and assist in linking families with services and resources that would be most beneficial to them. In-Kind & Financial Assistance: Financial assistance and other supports may be offered to families on a case by case basis and as funding allows.

An intensive school-readiness home visitation program for toddlers and parents. Trained Early Learning Specialists visit families in their homes for one half-hour twice a week for a minimum of 23 weeks, for up to two program years. The Early Learning Specialist bring educational books and toys, which are used to develop early literacy and school readiness skills, increase the parent-child verbal interaction, model positive parenting, and promote pro-social behaviors. Learning materials gifted to the family serve the additional purpose of creating an educational environment in the home that generalizes to other siblings and serves as a bridge to starting school.

A non-profit agency providing tutoring to individuals who wish to improve their reading, writing, math, computer, daily living and/or conversational speaking English skills or obtain a GED.

A new Supplemental Education Program developed as an affordable option for families unable to participate in the traditional insurance-based Leap Into Literacy program due to cost. Follows the same framework as Leap into Literacy by explicitly teaching emergent literacy skills in order to prevent or diminish reading challenges before they begin. Emergent literacy skills include speaking, reading, writing, and viewing during the early childhood years. This is a multi-sensory program that targets auditory processing skills, expressive and receptive language skills, phonological awareness, print knowledge, academic concepts, fine motor, and sensory skills.

Program works to explicitly teach emergent literacy skills in order to prevent or diminish reading challenges before they begin. Emergent literacy skills include speaking, reading, writing, and viewing during the early childhood years. This is a multi-sensory program that targets auditory processing skills, expressive and receptive language skills, phonological awareness, print knowledge, academic concepts, fine motor, and sensory skills.

Provides Reference, Information and Services, Readers Advisory and Live Librarian. Offers GED, ESOL Classes, Defensive Driving and a wide range of programs which may include arts and crafts, book discussions, performances and films, computer instruction, fitness and bus trips.

Provides courses which encourage lifelong learning. Classes are offered during the day, evenings and on weekends. Courses offered assist adults to upgrade current job skills, prepare for new careers and grow personally and professionally. Course offerings range from courses providing highly technical skills to classes promoting general interest and self-development. Also offered are English classes for adults who are beginner or intermediate speakers.

Provides High School Equivalency, English as a Second Language, Distance Learning, and Basic Literacy Classes. Can provide assistance with referral into nursing and trade programs.

Provides reference, information and referral, reader's advisory, and a wide range of programs which may include arts/crafts, cooking, book discussions, performances and films, yoga and travel. Also offers a variety of health related programs including blood pressure screening, ESL classes, citizenship preparation, SCORE, career information, and author talks.

Offers classes designed for non-native adults seeking to improve their abilities to speak, understand, read and write the English language. Classes are offered at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels; Day and evening classes are available. Curriculum incorporates American History and Government and the steps needed to become a U.S. citizen. Courses are offered at various locations. Call for more detailed information.

Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Reader's Advisory, Career Counseling, and Live Librarian. Offers ESL classes, and a wide range of programs which may include Lunch 'N Learn, arts/crafts, book discussions, performances and films, and bus trips.