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, E-Reference and Live Librarian. Programs include book discussions and may include computer instruction.

Provides literacy opportunities, information, and books to families through various programs that support literacy and the benefits of families sharing stories and books together. Accepts donations of new or gently used children's books to be provided to others in the community.

Provides an Extended School Day and School Violence Prevention program. Weekly clubs offer literacy activities through hands-on programming. School Violence Prevention provides crisis-intervention counseling and support groups to target protective assets and risk factors.

Provides an Extended School Day and School Violence Prevention program. Weekly clubs offer literacy activities through hands-on programming. School Violence Prevention provides crisis-intervention counseling and support groups to target protective assets and risk factors.

Utilizes trained volunteer tutors to provide individualized learner-centered instruction in both Basic Reading and English as a Second Language (ESL) with a goal of helping adult learners build and strengthen their self-sufficiency.

Provides opportunities for migrant farm workers and their families on a regional, statewide, and national basis to encourage and assist them in achieving their full potential. Includes initiatives to increase literacy.

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 technical/career education programs for high school, disabled students and adults. Centers in Flint, Williamson, Newark Special education classes for disabled children Clinical support services Alternative programs for high school Adult literacy Staff and workforce development programs TASC (GED) exam preparation Some literacy programs

* 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

Provides an Extended School Day and School Violence Prevention program. Weekly clubs offer literacy activities through hands-on programming. School Violence Prevention provides crisis-intervention counseling and support groups to target protective assets and risk factors.

Matches trained volunteers with adults wishing to improve their basic literacy skills in including reading, writing, and math as well as offering a workspace for math and computer classes. Provides literacy assessment, peer tutoring network, a family literacy initiative, and tutoring in English for speakers of other languages.

Provides CDL, basic skills and TASC (GED) preparation classes, business and industry classes, and vocational education classes.

Summer Reading clubs offered for child, teen and adult patrons. Registration generally required. See https://www.eltinglibrary.org/summer-reading for details.

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.

English as a second language, adult literacy, and GED classes are offered at BOCES.

Provides an early literacy program to help children who are learning English to read and write, or those who are are showing signs of learning delays.

The Parent-Child Home Program provides two home visits a week for families with children ages 2 and 3 years. Each week the home visitor brings the family a book or educational toy that remains with them permanently. The home visitor models parenting techniques, emphasizing verbal interaction and learning through play. The goal is to help parents become their child's first and most important teacher and ensure that these children enter school ready to learn and succeed. Families with low-income, low education level and children, ages 2 and 3 years old (can start as early as 16 months), are targeted.

The Oasis Project is to provide educational, literacy and social support for homeless children.

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.

Literacy Volunteers provides free, confidential, one-to-one tutoring for adults who wish to improve their reading, writing, math, computer, and/or English Language skills. Tutoring is offered at times and locations convenient for the learner. Remote/online options for distance tutoring are available.

* Promotes the foundations for both reading and writing for children before entering Kindergarten.

• Each class consists of no more than 4 children per teacher.
• Designed to be fun
• Goal is to empower children with self esteem and confidence.

* Provides no cost literacy tutoring to adults by trained volunteers. * Assists English speakers looking to improve reading, writing, math or science literacy or pursue their GED. * Assists foreign-language speakers seeking to learn English: comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Helps those interested prepare for US Citizenship exam. * Structures tutoring primarily in a one-to-one setting at a time and place convenient for both learner and tutor. Group sessions offered as needed for math, science, conversation/pronunciation and a book group. Tutors work with individuals until they have met their goals.