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Adult Literacy and English as a Second Language
  • Adult Literacy Resource Collection
  • Literacy Organizations
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  • ESL Organizations
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    ADULT LITERACY RESOURCE COLLECTION
    BOOKS

    The Kansas City Kansas Public Library Adult Literacy Resource Collection contains books, audiocassettes, and videos on learning to read and write, basic math, phonics, and everyday life skills. There are also fiction books and biographies for the beginning and intermediate reader. Basic information on a variety of subject areas and English as a Second Language materials can also be found in the Literacy area.

    VIDEOS

    Videos that are found in this area will help with learning to read, GED preparation, basic math, and English as a Second Language.

    SOUND RECORDINGS

    Sound recordings in this area will help you with spelling, reading, and english. The library also carries the Hooked on Phonics sound recordings.

     

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    LITERACY ORGANIZATIONS

    Literacy Kansas City
    211 W. Armour Blvd., Third Floor
    Kansas City, MO 64111-2095
    Tel. (816) 333-9332
    FAX (816) 444-6628

    Literacy Kansas City provides free, confidential, one-to-one and small group reading help to adults and older teens in the greater Kansas City area. Volunteer tutors receive extensive training prior to being matched with a student. Helping an adult improve their reading skills can improve the situation of an entire family. Most adult students seek our help so they can participate in their children's education, obtain a GED, or improve their job skills so they can better support their families.

    Open Hours: Monday through Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

    Kansas City Kansas Community College
    OnTrack Program
    7250 State Ave.
    Kansas City, KS 66112
    Tel. (913) 288-7124
    Fax (913) 288-7663

    The OnTrack Program provides basic developmental education on an individualized basis to any person who enrolls in the program. Adults 18 years or older are eligible to attend any of the centers. Persons need to be Kansas residents. (16 & 17 year olds are eligible if they are no longer enrolled in school. Call for more information.)

    Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday


    Project Read
    Trinity United Methodist Church
    5010 Parallel Pkwy
    Kansas City, KS 66104
    Tel. (913)287-8500

    Literacy Programs serving adults, youth, elderly, children, families, and the disabled.
    Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30-4:00

     

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    ESL ORGANIZATIONS
    Urban Center (KCKCC Learning Site)
    630 Minnesota Avenue
    Kansas City, KS 66101
    (913)321-5949


    El Centro Inc
    290 S 10th Street
    Kansas City, KS 66102
    (913)281-1186

    Includes services in the areas of employment, education, housing advocacy, community outreach, and referrals. Services are offered to the general public, but the emphasis is on Hispanics.
    Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

    Kansas City Kansas Community College
    7520 State Avenue
    Kansas City, KS 66112
    (913)596-9625

    Kansas Residents 16 Years and older may call for information on ESL admissions and courses.
    Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday.

    Donnelly College
    Intensive English Program
    608 N 18th St.
    Kansas City, KS 66102
    (913)621-8720

    Serves young adults and adults seeking a college education and or instruction in the English Language.

    Catholic Charities Catholic Community Services Refugee Program
    220 S. 9th St.
    Kansas City, KS 66101
    (913)621-5774

    ESL Classes for Refugees who have arrived in the United States within the last five years.

    Kansas City Kansas Baptist Association
    4933 Yecker
    Kansas City, KS 66104
    (913)287-7031

    Offers conversational English and adult reading and writing instruction.
    Serves the general public

    Kansas City Kansas Spanish Speaking Office
    133 S 27th, Suite 220
    Kansas City, Kansas 66106
    (913)384-8904

    Serves Hispanic residents of Greater Kansas City, Primarily Wyandotte County.
    Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday

     

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    WEB SITES

    Literacy Kansas City - Literacy Kansas City is a not-for-profit organization that provides free, confidential, one-to-one tutoring help to adults and teens in the Kansas City area.

    United States Immigration and Naturalization Service - Provides information on applying for citizenship, including forms and office locations.

    GED Testing Service - The official testing site offers information on the revised GED test as well as state GED testing centers.

    Dave's ESL Cafe An ESL site that offers lots of information.

    TOEFL Test Site - Search through this site for information on the Test of English as a Foreign Language, as well as tutorials and practice exams.

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    If you have suggestions for our Literacy/ESL page, contact Angela Holmes.

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