We continue to work hard to keep our learners and our team safe, connected, informed and engaged. As Lancaster and Lebanon Counties move ahead with plans to reopen, The Literacy & Learning Success Centers have laid out our plan in our Spring 2020 Newsletter. For details, please click here. Or, go to the News & Events page of our website and click “Read More” under “The Literacy & Learning Success Centers: Spring 2020 Newsletter”. See you soon!
A service of the Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon
Our Programs
Instructional Programs
We have many paths to success for our students. Our goal is to develop the tools and skills it takes to get them there. Our programs include:
- Reading, Writing, Math Skill Building — Build basic academic skills for work, home and community life.
- English Language Acquisition — Newcomers and others learn to speak, read and write English.
- High School Equivalency Exam Preparation — We provide students with all the resources and instruction they need to prepare for the GED or HiSET exam to attain a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania High School Diploma.
- Career Awareness and Exploration — Learn about career options, explore possibilities, and learn what it takes to get on a career path.
- Career Pathways Advising — Work with a student advisor to set goals and develop a career and education plan to prepare for postsecondary education and a career. Transitional support and education navigation helps adult stay on track so they can reach their goals.
- Workplace Education Programs — In partnership with employers we develop customized education programs so that employees have the skills they need to be safe and productive at work.
- International Healthcare Professionals Program — This program provides opportunities for internationally trained healthcare professionals to learn English, explore career pathways and work with advisors and mentors to assist them in reclaiming healthcare careers in their new home. If you would like more information about the International HealthCare Professionals Program, contact Daniel I. Weber, M.D., FACOG weberobgyn@gmail.com.
The Literacy Council is an affiliate of Imagination Library, providing books to children in select zip codes in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. To learn more about Imagination Library and check availability in your community, click on the Imagination Library logo below.
Tutor training We have a critical need for trained tutors to help us deliver our educational programs. We provide training programs such as:
Pre-service Training
Volunteer teachers and tutors prepare to work with adult learners.
In-Service Training
Volunteer teachers and tutors participate in ongoing professional development through face to work workshops, technical support and distance learning opportunities.