Provides an adult literacy program for individuals over the age of 18.

* 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.

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 literacy skills to adults on a 1-1 basis and in small groups.* Offers reading and math instruction for adults with skills below the ninth grade level.* Offers English for speakers of other languages (ESOL).* Provides training workshops for volunteers who are matched with literacy volunteer learners.* Provides digital literacy services to assist with online forms, documents and applications at community based sites.* Provides digital classes at community based sites.

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.

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.

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.

To create a culture of literacy in which all children have early, frequent and pleasurable experiences with books, together with a loved one, as part of everyday family life.

Free, confidential, small group learning, computer assisted learning and individual tutoring for local adults and incarcerated youth in these areas: adult basic education: reading, writing, math, computer skills English as a Second language (ESL) citizenship preparation basic computer skills tutoringComputer skills training program for Groton residents through Southworth Library, Dryden. Call Tompkins Learning Partners to register.Incarcerated youth program serves residents of MacCormick Secure and Finger Lakes Residential Centers. TLP does not serve youth through adult basic education and ESL programs.Speakers to community, businesses or civic groups on adult literacy issues available.

Provides free tutoring for adults below 9th-grade reading level who wish to improve reading skills. One-to-one tutoring at times/places convenient for learner. Free and confidential.

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 one-to-one confidential tutoring at no cost to individuals ages 16 and older who are not in school. Offers tutoring in reading, writing, simple math, English language, and basic computer literacy.

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

Provides supports to adult and adolescent learners and assists with developing the home as a learning environment.

Services for children include an early childhood classroom experience, an after school program, monthly Family Night and summer activities. Adult and adolescent learners participate in English Language classes, High School Equivalency Programs, and Vocational Training. Hudson Family Literacy offers both home and center based services.

* 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.

Space for meetings, parties, classes and activities requiring space larger than a home. Groups can use the center for events where products/services are sold, but are encouraged to donate to the center.Cortland Community Group Inc. uses the center for historical and community-based programs at the center and sponsors the annual City of Cortland holiday lighting contest each year. ESL Classes Monday and Wednesday 9 am - 12 pmContact Mary Miller for details607-591-0494

Offers a full range of library services and activities for adults and children, including computer access, story programs for preschoolers, early literacy programs for infants, and summer book clubs for children and teens. Also provides computer and technology classes and one-on-one instruction.

* 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 one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, and math to adults ages 16 years and older, primarily those who have dropped out of high school and want to improve their literacy skills who need assistance studying for their GED.

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.

Offers 8 different reading skills programs designed and taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development.