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L.E.A.R.N. Mission
• To help adults improve reading and writing skills to achieve their full potential as community members, family members, workers, and life-long learners;
• To teach non-English speakers ESL (English as a Second Language) skills;
• To tailor services to individual needs, with confidentiality;
• To foster understanding and use of public libraries;
• To educate communities on the importance of literacy.
Adult Literacy in San Diego County
An average 20% of adults locally struggle with reading and writing. It can be a source of embarrassment for adults, who are often unwilling to ask for help.
• Many have learning disabilities;
• Others received insufficient individual instruction in school or at home;
• Others are immigrants seeking to learn English.
Adult Literacy Services at San Diego County Library
• L.E.A.R.N. offers free, confidential adult literacy and learning services;
• Services include one-on-one and small group tutoring and computer-aided instruction;
• Centers are in the El Cajon and Vista branch libraries;
• Services are available at all San Diego County Library branches.
How L.E.A.R.N. Works
• Adults are assessed by a L.E.A.R.N. staff member at the their most convenient branch library; new English learners are assessed by Laubach personnel.
• Learners are matched with a trained volunteer tutor;
• Learners and tutors agree on a schedule and meeting place;
• Tutors are trained in learner-centered curriculum and teaching methods that help learners achieve goals important in their lives;
• Tutor/learner pairs meet twice a week for 1½ hours per session;
• L.E.A.R.N. provides materials and ongoing support;
• Tutor/learner pairs report progress on a monthly basis.
Learners Must:
• Be at least 18 years old, or 16 if not enrolled in school;
• Make a minimum commitment of six months;
• Meet with a tutor for 1½ hours twice a week at a County Library branch.
Volunteer Tutors Must:
• Be at least 18 years old, with the equivalent of a high school diploma;
• Pass the County of San Diego's Volunteer Background Check;
• Successfully complete L.E.A.R.N.'s Tutor Training program;
• Commit to a minimum of six months as a tutor;
• Meet with a learner for 1½ hours twice a week at a County Library branch;
• Be patient, flexible and supportive with a sense of humor.
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