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Learner stories

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Learners in our program. Learners in our program. For the past two years, Dave and Juan have met once a week at Juan’s Naperville apartment. They sit at the kitchen table and talk about work, their families, or what is new in the neighborhood. It might seem completely ordinary, but the results of those meetings have been extraordinary. Juan adds, “When you are sick, it is very important to talk to a doctor, and I can do that now. And I can talk to a manager, and I can do my work.” Jua...Rosa arrived from...

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History

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Learners in our program. Learners in our program. Working together to extend our reach. Literacy For Adults Partnership was formed in 2006 when the desire for one-to-one literacy tutoring began to outpace the number of volunteers each partner could provide. As a result, hundreds of volunteer tutors are helping hundreds of adult learners become more independent and empowered members of our community. A century of literacy progress. In 1962 in New York, Ruth Johnson Colvin recognizes the need for improved,...

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Tutor stories

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Learners in our program. Learners in our program. You will make a difference. Understand how by reading our learners’ stories:. Ndash; Katayun, River Forest. My tutor has helped me. Ldquo;to write paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting details, to read and understand checks, bank statements, brochures, and announcements, correct pronunciation …”. Ndash; Sylvia, Elgin. Ndash; Yie, Lisle. Seeing lives change forever. Our tutors’ personal stories:. Ndash; Sharon, St. Charles. Ldquo;I know personall...

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Become a tutor today!

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Learners in our program. Learners in our program. Become a tutor today! Be the difference in someone’s life. Our tutor training teaches people like you to help a neighbor learn how to read, write, speak, and understand English better. If you can give one to two hours a week, you can fit tutoring into your schedule and help one of the more than 400 adult learners who are waiting for a tutor. While your student is learning to. Communicate with his doctor,. Fill out a job application, or. You don’t ne...

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Tutor spotlight

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Learners in our program. Learners in our program. 2008 Literacy Volunteers of Illinois Tutor of the Year. Ldquo;I sense the ability to inspire others and create enthusiasm and excitement. … And what better challenge than teaching adults as an amateur teacher? I have this willingness to take risks, especially risks involving dialogue, even if I don’t know where it will take me.”. Albert finally earned his GED in the late 1950s while serving in the United States Army. Besides his stint as a soldier, Al...

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Mission

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Learners in our program. Learners in our program. Empowering independence through literacy. Literacy For Adults Partnership links the best practices of four volunteer literacy organizations. Our mission. Is to work together across west suburban Chicago to help adults read, write, speak, and understand English better. We train and support volunteers who deliver one-to-one tutoring that helps our neighbors achieve independence and reach their personal goals. Literacy DuPage serves DuPage County.

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Workplace literacy program

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Learners in our program. Learners in our program. Meeting employers’ needs. The return on an employer’s investment is:. Decreased number of workplace accidents and errors. Increased rate of promotability of employees. In this fee-based program, we develop a curriculum based on the communication needs of the company and industry, including the use of the company’s own terminology, procedures, and documents. Our instructors create lessons of immediate use to employees. What our clients say. Ldquo;Our progr...

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Whom we serve

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Learners in our program. Learners in our program. Neighbors, co-workers, and friends. Our learners are adult men and women of all ages, nationalities, and economic and social backgrounds living in west suburban Chicago. They’re just like you – trying to live, work, and become active members of the community, sometimes struggling along the way. But the good news is that learning to read, write, speak, and understand English better is possible, and the results are exponential. Area 1 –. Area 2 –.

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Volunteer

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Volunteer Opportunities in the Fox Valley. 630) 443-8844 Contact: Kim Watts. After an interview with the Emergency Services Director, volunteers may assist with blood services, disaster services, health and safety services or development activities. 847) 697-2880 www.andersonanimalshelter.org. Help is needed for fund raising events, dog walking, cat socialization, in house services, special projects, and foster homes. Items from a Wish List are much appreciated. Art Volunteers in the Classroom. Help to m...