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Building Adult Literacy skills is key to helping persons make informed decisions about their health care other areas in their lives. The listing below provides some national and local resources for you to connect to so that you or someone you know can build their literacy skills. Building your literacy skills empowers you to move forward in your learning and connecting with others.
National Resources
American Library Association (ALA) - Literacy for All Toolkit
Offers resources and tools for community-based literacy organizations and educators.
https://www.ala.org/sites/default/files/aboutala/content/Literacy%20for%20All_Toolkit_Online.pdf
(800) 545-2433
Email: ala@ala.org
LINCS (Literacy Information and Communication System)
A program by the U.S. Department of Education providing resources for adult education and literacy.
https://lincs.ed.gov/
(202) 245-7700
Email: lincs@ed.gov
National Coalition for Literacy
Advocates for adult education and literacy, providing resources and support for educators and policymakers.
https://national-coalition-literacy.org/
(202) 374-4387
info@national-coalition-literacy.org
National Literacy Directory
Provides a comprehensive directory of literacy programs across the United States.
https://www.nld.org/programs
(877) 389-6874
Email: info@nld.org
Local Chicago Resources
Chicago Public Library - Adult Learning Resources
Offers a range of online and in-person resources for adult learners, including ESL and GED classes.
https://www.chipublib.org/resources-for-adult-learning/
(312) 747-4300
Email: webmaster@chipublib.org
City Colleges of Chicago Adult Education
Learn English (ESL) or complete your high school education (GED/HiSET) FOR FREE. Any level of learner accepted, from beginner to advanced.
https://www.ccc.edu/site/adult-education/
(773) 265-5343
City Colleges of Chicago
180 N. Wabash, Suite 200
Chicago, Il 60601
Jane Addams Resource Corporation
The Adult Learners Programs and Services (ALPS) offers one-on-one and small group tutoring in reading, writing, math, English as a Second Language (ESL), GED preparation, and computer skills.
https://www.jane-addams.org/job-seekers/adult-learners-programs-services-alps/
(773) 728-9769
Email:jeremymc@jane-addams.org
Literacy Chicago
Offers a variety of programs including Basic Literacy, GED preparation, ESL, and Digital Literacy.
https://www.literacychicago.org/
(312) 858-6020
Email: info@literacychicago.org
Address: 641 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661
Literacy Works
Supports adult literacy education through community programs and educational guidance.
https://www.litworks.org/
(773) 334-8255
Email: info@litworks.org
Address: 5401 W Lawrence Ave Ste 30223, Chicago, IL 60630
LINK Unlimited Scholars
Provides academic enrichment, college access, and career exposure programs for Black students.
https://linkunlimited.org/
(312) 225-5465
Email: info@linkunlimited.org
Address: 2221 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
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