Literacy Mid-South

Program Overview

Literacy Mid-South's Adult Learning Program at a Glance:

• Literacy Mid-South has more than 50 years of experience in community literacy education and is the recipient of numerous awards for program excellence.
• Literacy Mid-South's staff hosts intake assessments and new student orientations at our office at Northside Square where new learners pay a one-time $10 assessment fee. Please call (901) 843-9829 to set up an appointment.
• Our team of over 70 trained volunteer tutors provides 1/1 or small group learning sessions for reading and digital literacy skills.
• Classes are held during the year, based on semesters for English language learners. Email rthomas@literacymidsouth.org for more info.
• Tutoring sessions take place at 30 Memphis Public Library branches. Adult Learners can select the library branch closest to them. Tutoring can also take place via Google Meet or Zoom.

Literacy Mid-South's Adult Learning Program Description:

The Literacy Mid-South Adult Learning Program provides basic education for adults reading at a 6th-grade level or below. Learners come to Literacy Mid-South to achieve life goals and prepare themselves for better employment opportunities. Literacy Mid-South has more than 40 years of experience in community literacy education and is the recipient of numerous awards for program excellence.

The Adult Learning Program offers an innovative and collaborative approach to adult literacy education. We know adult learners require a mature curriculum to teach basic education skills. Our team of over 70 trained volunteer tutors provides small group learning sessions in reading, math, and English Language Learning. This approach allows learners to set their pace and connect with other learners.

Once new learners enter the program they are paired with a small group tutor as soon as possible and can begin working toward their literacy education goals. In the past, our participants worked towards obtaining their High School Equivalency Diploma, getting their drivers licenses, achieving citizenship, and reading the Bible independently.

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