PACT provides parent education program focusing on parent as primary teacher of young child.

Provides one-to-one confidential tutoring at no cost to individuals ages 16 and older who are not in school. Offers tutoring in reading, writing, simple math, English language, and basic computer literacy.

Provides a culturally responsive learning environment with dual-language for children from birth to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. Learning activities take place at learning centers, in the community, and in the home.

Provides a culturally responsive learning environment with dual-language for children from birth to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. Learning activities take place at learning centers, in the community, and in the home.

Provides an in-home school readiness program with twice weekly visits with the family, bringing a new book or toy for the child to keep and model for the parents' fun ways to help their child learn through play.

Focuses on building relationships with families to support parents in realizing their role as their children's first and most important teacher and the positive impact they will have on their child's academic success. Early literacy, math, cognitive, and social-emotional skills are developed in an effort to decrease the preparation/achievement gap for children living in poverty and to start them on the path to school success.

Literacy Volunteers provides free, confidential, one-to-one tutoring for adults who wish to improve their reading, writing, math, computer, and/or English Language skills. Tutoring is offered at times and locations convenient for the learner. Remote/online options for distance tutoring are available.

* Offers training at affiliated centers for the blind. Services include: Comparing software and devices Show new users what technology may be helpful to them Give advice on how to comply with accessibility standards Aide employers and employees on workplace accommodations Provides information on where to get training and equipment* Offers youth programs that include: NFB Youth Slam - a four-day academy engages and inspires the next generation of blind youth to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math NFB Scholarship program - gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars Braille Pals Club - an early literacy program that fosters positive attitudes about Braille for children and their families and promotes a love of reading by encouraging parents to read daily with their blind or low vision child Early Explorers- designed to introduce young blind children and their families to the long white cane

Provides one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, and math to adults ages 16 years and older, primarily those who have dropped out of high school and want to improve their literacy skills who need assistance studying for their GED.

To create a culture of literacy in which all children have early, frequent and pleasurable experiences with books, together with a loved one, as part of everyday family life.

The BOCES Adult Education program provides classes and home study options for adult students wanting to improve their literacy skills and/or prepare for the GED exam.

Services are offered from pregnancy until their child reaches age five. Home visitors bring toys, books, activities, and information to stimulate your child's development. They also complete developmental screenings, monitoring your child's milestones, and offer referrals to community resources. Home visitors are certified by the Parents As Teachers National Center as Parent Educators and use the Parents as Teachers curriculum.

Offers specific activities and opportunities to encourage and enhance reading among youth in Pre-Kindergarden to 12th grade during the summer months.

Offers free, confidential, one-to-one tutoring in Basic Literacy and English, including assistance for those who want to improve their English communication skills or their reading and learning skills. Students are interviewed, tested and matched with an appropriate tutor, then meet with them at the library where support services and resources are readily available.

Provides courses which encourage lifelong learning. Classes are offered during the day, evenings and on weekends. Courses offered assist adults to upgrade current job skills, prepare for new careers and grow personally and professionally. Course offerings range from courses providing highly technical skills to classes promoting general interest and self-development. Also offered are English classes for adults who are beginner or intermediate speakers.

Provides strategic learning skills to selected clients in the local community and serve as a supervised training facility for our graduate student interns. The Centers are staffed by graduate student interns who are in the process of completing a Master's degree in either Literacy or Special Education. Each clinician is closely supervised by professors who are faculty members of the department. The Clients are Students in grades two through six who have marked discrepancy between their potential and their actual achievement and will be considered as applicants for various programs. Programs include: Individual Assessment: Each student is administered a series of diagnostic tests which measures educational achievement, physical factors and intellectual potential. Detailed development history interview completes the appraisal. An individual program is designed for each client based on the results of the evaluation. Literacy (Reading) Instruction is on a one-to-one basis. The major goal of this program is to develop reading, writing, spelling and study skill strategies. Written summary reports detail outcomes and recommendations. Special Education (Learning) This program is designed to assist students to improve school related tasks. Instruction is on a one-to-one basis. Written summary reports detail outcomes and recommendations. Space may be limited. Call for more detailed information.

Program designed to help parents and children appreciate the value of reading. Program encourages parents and children alike to read books and share thoughts and opinions in discussion groups.

The Parent-Child Home Program provides two home visits a week for families with children ages 2 and 3 years. Each week the home visitor brings the family a book or educational toy that remains with them permanently. The home visitor models parenting techniques, emphasizing verbal interaction and learning through play. The goal is to help parents become their child's first and most important teacher and ensure that these children enter school ready to learn and succeed. Families with low-income, low education level and children, ages 2 and 3 years (can start as early as 16 months), are targeted. Walk-in, call.

Provides citizenship classes and support to immigrants who want to become permanent residents of the United States, including English classes, translation, and reading and writing workshops.

Offers comprehensive assessment and support systems for children and adults with a variety of learning difficulties. Psycho-education specialists and other professionals provide psycho-educational, psychological and neuropsychological testing and screening, batteries, educational intervention programs, and learning profile assessments and individualized tutoring. Services aid children, adolescents, and adults build reading, writing, math, and study skills.

Trains volunteers to tutor adults one-on-one in English language reading, writing and speaking.

Provides courses which encourage lifelong learning. Classes are offered during the day, evenings and on weekends. Courses offered assist adults to upgrade current job skills, prepare for new careers and grow personally and professionally. Course offerings range from courses providing highly technical skills to classes promoting general interest and self-development. Also offered are English classes for adults who are beginner or intermediate speakers.

The Oasis Project is to provide educational, literacy and social support for homeless children.

A non-profit agency providing tutoring to individuals who wish to improve their reading, writing, math, computer, daily living and/or conversational speaking English skills or obtain a GED.

The Parent-Child Home Program provides one home visit for one hour a week for families with children ages 2 and 3 years old. Each week the home visitor brings the family a book or educational toy that remains with them permanently. The home visitor models parenting techniques, emphasizing verbal interaction and learning through play. The goal is to help parents become their child's first and most important teacher and ensure that these children enter school ready to learn and succeed. Families with low-income, low education level and children, ages 2 and 3, are targeted. Walk-in, call.