Offers a program that teaches Spanish speaking individuals to read in their native language, along with the fundamentals of reading. This makes it easier for them to learn to read English later.

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 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.

Provides reference, information and referral, Readers' Advisory, and Ask A Librarian. Offers Defensive Driving, Blood Pressure Screening, and programs which may include computer instruction, arts and crafts, and book discussions.

Provides free confidential tutoring in basic literacy, math, and English (ESL), including GED/TASC preparation classes.

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

Dedicated to providing literacy support to children, adolescents, and adults in an environment where learners have the safety and support that allow them to take risks and gain confidence as they move toward developing mature control of literacy skills. The Reading/Writing Learning Clinic provides services to families in the communities that adjoin Hofstra University as well as in the larger metropolitan area. New York state-certified literacy specialists provide weekly small group or individual instruction. The Reading/Writing Learning Clinic also offers professional reading and writing evaluations for school-aged children and adults. Contact the clinic for specific information regarding services offered.

Offers comprehensive assessment and support systems for children and adults with a variety of learning difficulties. Psycho-education specialists and other professionals provide psycho-educational, psychological and neuropsychological testing and screening, batteries, educational intervention programs, and learning profile assessments and individualized tutoring. Services aid children, adolescents, and adults build reading, writing, math, and study skills.

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 career counseling, career and technical education (day or evening), and adult literacy instruction, including high school equivalency (HSE) preparation and HSE testing. Career and technical education includes medical programs, and training in the following career roles: Practical Nurse, Nurse Aide, Phlebotomist, Dental Assistant, Machinist, Welder, Heavy Equipment Operator, etc.

Volunteer tutor instruction provided on a year-long basis for adults who need literacy instruction to improve the quality of their lives.

An outreach program that targets communities who would like ESL classes to help improve health literacy.

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.

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

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 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 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.

Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Reader's Advisory, E-Reference and Live Librarian. Programs include book discussions and may include computer instruction.

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 English as a Second Language and Spanish literacy instruction. Offers workshops on nutrition and prevention health.

English as a Second Language, Pre-GED, Pre-literacy, Citizenship and Computer Classes with childcare, health screenings and Know Your Rights Clinics provided on-site during/immediately before and after class hours. While adults take classes, children are offered homework help and crafts/ educational activities in a dedicated children’s program room. Occasionally, other organizations come to the site to offer health screenings, financial literacy, connection to health services and immigration Know Your Rights Clinics immediately before or after class time. Night classes: Monday and Wednesday: 8:00 pm-9:30 pm

* 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.