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Provides an Extended School Day and School Violence Prevention program. Weekly clubs offer literacy activities through hands-on programming. School Violence Prevention provides crisis-intervention counseling and support groups to target protective assets and risk factors.

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, are targeted. Walk-in, call.

Provides free one-to-one tutoring for Basic Literacy Learners, English Language Learners and Basic Computer Learners. Also offers volunteer opportunities for those interested in teaching others to read or speak English or develop basic computer skills. Free book program for children under 5.

English as a second language, adult literacy, and GED classes are offered at BOCES.

Offers assistance to small groups (six children) of 5-11 year olds who have demonstrated reading and writing difficulties. Employs services of literacy instructors with credentials in education, literacy, and early childhood development. Services available in Spanish.

Provides literacy assessment and instruction for students entering grades 1-12 who are experiencing difficulties in reading and/or writing. Based on the results of the evaluation, students are placed in either small groups (no more than four students) or in an individual setting. Conferences inform parents of progress and make recommendations for support at home. At the end of the semester, a summary report is written for all students. Programs are offered during three semesters per year: Fall, Spring, and Summer. The cost of instruction is based on group or individual placement. For more information, contact the Literacy Center.

Dedicated to providing literacy support to children, adolescents, and adults in an environment where learners have the safety and support that allow them to take risks and gain confidence as they move toward developing mature control of literacy skills. The Reading/Writing Learning Clinic provides services to families in the communities that adjoin Hofstra University as well as in the larger metropolitan area. New York state-certified literacy specialists provide weekly small group or individual instruction. The Reading/Writing Learning Clinic also offers professional reading and writing evaluations for school-aged children and adults. Contact the clinic for specific information regarding services offered.

The Nanuet Family Resource Centers are a school-based, school linked, support initiative. The goal is to support all Nanuet district families and their children to best develop and achieve both academically and personally. Services and programs include, but are certainly not limited to: information and referral services, free parent-teacher workshops and network-a free strength based child assessment program.

English as a second language, adult literacy, and GED classes are offered.

Offers classes designed for non-native adults seeking to improve their abilities to speak, understand, read and write the English language. Classes are offered at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels; Day and evening classes are available. Curriculum incorporates American History and Government and the steps needed to become a U.S. citizen. Courses are offered at various locations. Call for more detailed information.

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 English as a Second Language and Spanish literacy instruction. Offers workshops on nutrition and prevention health.

Offers classes designed for non-native adults seeking to improve their abilities to speak, understand, read and write the English language. Classes are offered at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels; Day and evening classes are available. Curriculum incorporates American History and Government and the steps needed to become a U.S. citizen. Courses are offered at various locations. Call for more detailed information.

Offers classes designed for non-native adults seeking to improve their abilities to speak, understand, read and write the English language. Classes are offered at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels; Day and evening classes are available. Curriculum incorporates American History and Government and the steps needed to become a U.S. citizen. Courses are offered at various locations. Call for more detailed information.

A 4-week leadership training program for middle school student during the summer months.

Offers a full range of library services and activities for adults and children, including computer access, story programs for preschoolers, early literacy programs for infants, and summer book clubs for children and teens. Also provides computer and technology classes and one-on-one instruction.

Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Reader's Advisory, E-Reference and Live Librarian. Programs include book discussions and may include computer instruction.

Offers children in 2nd and 4th grade a reading Buddy. Although First graders could be accommodated if required.

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.

Provides reference, information and referral, reader's advisory, and a wide range of programs which may include arts/crafts, cooking, book discussions, performances and films, yoga and travel. Also offers a variety of health related programs including blood pressure screening, ESL classes, citizenship preparation, SCORE, career information, and author talks.

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.

Provides an Extended School Day and School Violence Prevention program. Weekly clubs offer literacy activities through hands-on programming. School Violence Prevention provides crisis-intervention counseling and support groups to target protective assets and risk factors.

Utilizes trained volunteer tutors to provide individualized learner-centered instruction in both Basic Reading and English as a Second Language (ESL) with a goal of helping adult learners build and strengthen their self-sufficiency.

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.