John A. Logan College Literacy Program

Program Overview

The JALC Adult Literacy Program helps adults in Jackson, Williamson, Franklin, Perry, & Randolph improve their basic reading, writing, math, and English speaking and listening skills.

If you know of any adult age 17 and older that would like to learn to read, or if you would like to become a volunteer tutor, please contact our office at 618-985-3741 or email the literacy counselor, Shanda Sylwester at shandasylwester@jalc.edu.

In our program you will meet once or twice a week with a tutor at a place, time, and day(s) that work for you to to help you reach your goals.

Cost Info

Student and Volunteer Success Stories

Oner of JALC's most recent English Language Learners originally from Venezuela has only been with the program for 11 months. During the first 6 months she was able to secure a library card, work permit, and secure part-time employment. In the last 2 months she has secured full-time employment, a driver's license, independent housing with her sibling, and has improved her SPL from 4 to 7. The learners long term plan is to pursue the TOEFL exam and continue her education at John A Logan College. The learner reports her tutoring experiences have been very positive and rewarding. The learner praised her tutor and stated, “without the help and support of my tutor I might not have gotten this far in such a short time period."