Family Literacy
The Center for Literacy’s Family Literacy Program focuses on integrating the education of parents and children. The educational attainment of children is directly influenced by the literacy level of the parents. This program encourages parents to participate in and get excited about their own learning, which impacts their children’s attitude toward education.
Four Components of the Family Literacy Program
Adult Education
Adults in the Family Literacy program who reached enrollment status will receive an average of 50 hours of instruction in adult education during the program year. The educational component instructs adults in basic reading, writing and math skills. GED test prep, job readiness and computer literacy are also part of the adult curriculum.
Parenting Education
Parents who have reached enrollment status will also receive an average of 25 hours of parenting education instruction during the program year.
Interactive Literacy Activity
Families that have reached enrollment status will participate in an average of 35 hours of interactive literacy instruction during the program year. The Interactive Literacy Activity cultivates the stages of a child’s development.
Early Childhood Education
In each Family Literacy program, pre-school children (ages 3-5) will participate in an average of 150 hours of early childhood instruction during the program year.
Who qualifies for family Literacy?
- A parent whose goal is to obtain a GED, study English as a Second Language and/or to improve general literacy skills.
- Children are eligible from birth to third grade.
For more information on Family Literacy classes please contact us via email or call 215.474.1235.