Literacy Services Provided by PLS

What kind of literacy services are provided?

Last Updated on Monday, 03 October 2011 14:28

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In Oklahoma 1 in 4 adults is functionally illiterate...

Imagine what life must be like for those who cannot read or write. Simple daily tasks like reading street signs and instructions are a source of frustration for them. In Oklahoma 1 in 4 adults are functionally illiterate and lack the skills necessary to cope in our complex society.

Cleveland, McClain, and Pottawatomie County Literacy Services provide free, confidential assistance to adults who want to improve their English, develop their reading and writing skills, or work on promoting reading as a regular family activity.

Services for Adult Learners:

Adult Basic Literacy - Provides one-on-one tutoring to those wanting to learn to read or improve their reading skills

English As A Second Language (ESL) - Teaches English to speakers of other languages through one-on-one tutoring

Mango Languages Online Database - Learn English and other foreign languages at your own pace from the comfort of your own home.

Learning Express - Offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life.

New Readers Book Club - A monthly reading and conversation group for all ESL and Literacy students and tutors

Materials and Resources - All learning materials print and non-print, are provided free of charge.

Make a Difference - Become a Tutor:

Tutors are volunteers from the community who would like to make a difference. You need no previous teaching experience; Pioneer's Literacy staff will provide basic literacy training and workbooks to assist the tutor and new readers. It just takes a few hours a week. Tutoring presents many opportunities to:

   Share your skills in speaking, reading and writing
   Make your own schedule
   Participate in Continuing Education
   Improve and change lives
   Make a new friend