About Our Classes

Literacy Volunteers provides small group instruction in

• Basic Literacy for individuals with reading levels above
  1st and below 8th grade
• ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
• Computer Literacy for low literate adults
• Basic Math through Algebra
• Spanish Literacy (for native speakers of Spanish).
• Citizenship

Basic Literacy, ESOL and Computer Literacy classes run from
September to June in 12-week cycles, with a 6-week summer
session. Students can enroll at the beginning of each 12-week
cycle, in September, December and March.

Classes are small, generally 5 - 10 students placed according to
their reading and/or language skills. Taught by trained volunteer
tutors, these classes follow a standard, student-centered curriculum,
which incorporates real-life lessons along with English literacy skills.

Spanish Literacy and Citizenship classes are offered in collaboration
with Hartford Adult Education and are taught by adult education professionals. These classes offer open enrollment. The calendar
and schedules for these classes may vary slightly from Basic Literacy
and ESOL classes.

Based on student interest and volunteer availability, students may
also be able to choose from a variety of short-term elective workshops,
e.g. math, writing, basic computer skills, job search and resume writing.