Adult Literacy Programs in California

California Library Literacy Services

• The California State Library coordinates adult literacy programs in more than 800 local public libraries. This state-funded program helps English-speaking individuals age 16 or older learn to read or improve their literacy skills. Local libraries hire and train tutors to teach students individually or in small groups. Using a process called "Roles and Goals," tutors determine what the adult learner needs to accomplish. The volunteer then tailors a custom lesson plan for the individual student. The program also provides other services, including book giveaways and family literacy tutoring.

  California Library Literacy Services

  California State Library

  900 N. Street

  Sacramento, CA 95814

  1-888-767-7323

  libraryliteracy.org

LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District) Division of Adult and Career Education

• The Los Angeles Unified School District Adult Education Division oversees adult learning and career education centers in Los Angeles County. Adult literacy is among the many subjects offered to Los Angeles County residents. Offerings vary by location. The Westside Community Adult School offers a basic reading class for adults at their Fairfax (Hollywood) and University (West L.A.) campuses. The East Los Angeles Occupational Center has basic reading classes for adults. Theses classes are divided into three sections, for the beginner (grade 1 to 3 reading level), intermediate (grades 4 through 6) and advanced (reading skill goal of grades 6 through 9).

  LAUSD Division of Adult and Career Education

  333 S Beaudry Ave., 18th Floor

  Los Angeles, CA 90017 -- 7

  213-241-3150

  adultinstruction.org

Literacy Network of Greater Los Angeles

• Funded by the United Way, the Literacy Network of Greater Los Angeles was formed as a non-profit organization in 1992. Since then, it has instituted various program to promote literacy in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange and Riverside County. The L.A. Workforce Literacy Project helps employees in local businesses improve their comprehension and reading skills in order to boost their daily work productivity. The organization provides formal training for volunteer tutors, preparing them to work at partner sites throughout the region. The Literacy AmeriCorps program sends dedicated volunteers to community and faith-based organizations to help adults and families improve their reading skills.

  Literacy Network of Greater Los Angeles

  6505 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 200

  Los Angeles, CA 90048

  213-237-6643

  literacynetwork.org