Provides high-quality, licensed, early childhood education and day care to children. *Children must be 2 by September 1 to be eligible for care in the 2 year old program.*

Offers in-home early intervention for low-income families with children under 3 years old. Helps promote early learning, brain development, and resiliency for young children. Services include: - Individual family home visits and developmental screenings - Group parenting training sessions - Center-based group activities - Connects parents with community resources

Provides case management, community education and resources to individuals and families in Lake County: - Public benefit applications - Unemployment claims - Assistance with appointments - Public notary - Legal consultation for Immigration and Naturalization - Citizenship education - Basic computer skills - English as a Second Language (ESL) - Computer lab accessibility - Zumba - Tax Preparation - Info sessions/Workshops

Offers classes for adult to improve in reading, writing, math, and conversational English. Provides the following services: - Adult Literacy (reading, writing, and math) - Basic Computer and Internet Classes - GED testing and preparation - ESL (English as a Second Language) - Job readiness classes

Free English Language tutoring in one-on-one and small group settings at a mutually convenient time and public library location for both volunteer tutors and students.

Independent, individualized literacy program tutoring children in prekindergarten through grade two. One-to-one tutoring is provided during the school day. Also offers Literacy Activity Kits and Read-Aloud videos online for additional learning support.

Offers classes for adult to improve in reading, writing, math, and conversational English. Provides the following services: - Adult Literacy (reading, writing, and math) - Basic Computer and Internet Classes - GED testing and preparation - ESL (English as a Second Language) - Job readiness classes

Offers adults opportunities to improve basic education skills to transition to the workforce. Offers classes in-person and online via Zoom. Services include: - English as a Second Language (ESL) classes - Citizenship Preparation Classes - Adult Basic Education - GED testing and preparation - Digital Literacy and Keyboarding Skills - Career training

FCO educates parents on strategies that can actively support their children's educational and personal development. Adult Education has always been one of Frida's main focuses. By offering adult education, we hope to empower our community so that it may keep progressing. We have various sites throughout the city that offer ESL, Computer literacy, and STEAM classes for adults in the community and no cost.

Offers family literacy program to provide families with the tools and knowledge needed to help children develop pre-reading and reading skills. Services include: - Monthly book distributions. - Monthly family literacy packets. - Opportunity to participate in Lending Library for additional access to children's books. - Opportunity to earn additional books, school supplies, and craft supplies.

Adult education classes, including: - High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) preparation. - English as a Second Language (ESL). - Literacy tutoring. - Citizenship test preparation. - And more.

Provides independent, individualized literacy program tutoring for children in prekindergarten through grade two. Offers one-to-one tutoring during the school day at participating schools with a focus on: - Reading - Writing - Speaking Programs offer 60-100 individual tutoring sessions per year. Preschool Program focuses on: - Oral language development - Listening comprehension - Vocabulary - Love of books Volunteers work with students several times per week in the classroom. Kindergarten Program focuses on; - Story listening skills - Phonemic awareness - Phonic skills Students receive 25 minute sessions up to four times per week. First and Second grade program focuses on: - Students read texts at their instructional level. - Focus on developing fluency, writing, & comprehension - Direct word study instruction with the use of phonics and building sight word vocabulary, also emphasized. Students receive 40 minutes up to five days a week. Also offers Literacy Activity Kits and Read-Aloud videos online for more learning support.

Offers adults one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, and conversational English. Provides the following services: - Adult Literacy(reading,writing, and math) - Basic Computer and Internet Classes - GED testing and preparation - ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes offered in the mornings, evenings, and Saturdays.

Provides one-on-one tutoring for adults to improve basic math, writing, and reading skills. Also provides tutoring to learn how to speak English.

Offers adults the opportunity to learn, gain new skills, and find a better job. Education classes include: - English as a second language (ESL) - GED preparation (available in Spanish) - Computer skill classes - Life skill classes - One-on-one case management

Program that offers a range of educational services to improve academic continuity and achievement for migrant children, youth, and families in Illinois. Family Literacy Services are offered to migrant families and use interactive activities to improve parenting skills, intergenerational literacy, and early childhood education. Cobden's After School Program is also offered that assists with bilingual homework assignment help and computer access.

Adult basic education, including literacy, ESL classes, and tutoring in reading and math.

- Reading for Life: Provides literacy workshops and distributes reading materials. Partners with Silver Cross to provide reading rooms and lending libraries. Materials focus on early childhood literacy, but options exist for all ages. - Writing Lab: Lab for improving computer literacy as well as essay and general writing skills. - Workshops: Community workshops for things like leadership development, financial literacy, and health/wellness.

Through free, one-on-one tutoring in reading and math, Project Read Plus develops personal plans of study to help adults to reach their individual goals. Students' goals often include the following: - Meeting program qualifications. - Succeeding in training programs such as construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and more. - Increasing basic skills before entering GED classes . - Taking and completing college classes . - Earning certificates and degrees . - Getting a job (or a better job). - Learning how to effectively study and improve testing, time management, and organization skills . - Reaching personal goals such as reading to their children and helping them with school work .

- Collaborates with Richland Community College to provide GED classes for parents with children birth through 3 or who are pregnant. - Provides a parenting class and a high level of child-care for children while the parent attends academic classes. - Visits the library together regularly and provides opportunities for parents and children to learn together. Wraparound services include: - Transportation. - Case Management. - Parent Education. - Home Visits.

Recruits, trains, and places volunteer tutors to work with adults 17 years and older to learn English as a Second Language, or to improve their reading and/or math skills up to the 9th grade level. Tutoring takes place in public locations. STAR staff provide: - Testing. - Learning materials. - Support to tutors and their learners.

Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) and helps with U.S. citizenship. Literacy Volunteers helps adults read, write, speak, and understand English by matching them with trained volunteer tutors one to one. Each tutor and student meet for one hour a week at a public location that is convenient for them, such as public libraries. Students can also meet with tutors virtually. The program is open entry, open exit so adults can enroll at any time and exit at any time.

Provides referral services for students, volunteers, and employers wishing to access adult education and literacy programs throughout Illinois.

Offers free classes to community members. Classes include: - GED Classes (General Educational Development). - ESL Classes (English as a Second Language). - Literacy Program.

Program that offers a range of educational services to improve academic continuity and achievement for migrant children, youth, and families in Illinois. Family Literacy Services are offered to migrant families and use interactive activities to improve parenting skills, intergenerational literacy, and early childhood education. Cobden's After School Program is also offered that assists with bilingual homework assignment help and computer access.