Adams County Literacy Council

Program Overview

PROGRAMS:

English as a Second Language (ESL):
Tutors work one-on-one and in small groups of 2 – 10 students. Instruction in English is provided for a variety of English language learners immigrating to, or visiting Adams County.

Adult Basic Education (ABE):
Tutors work one-on-one and in small
groups with adult students on basic literacy and numeracy skills. The students have a variety of goals from improving their career options, to GED preparation, to life skills.

ACLC has reached out to form working relationships with businesses and organizations in the community. Partners provide many resources and referrals. They include: Adams County CareerLink, Harrisburg Area Community College at Gettysburg, Adams County Correctional Complex, Gettysburg College, SCCAP (South Central Community Action Programs), Healthy Adams County, Manos Unidas Hispanic American Center, United Way of Adams County, and the Adams County Public Library System.

Cost Info

Student and Volunteer Success Stories

Connie came to us, young, and very frustrated. She tried a traditional GED "class"; however, she felt lost and needed individualized instruction. Also, she had a goal of earning her GED and beginning cosmetology school. She researched school and obtained a preliminary acceptance. The only obstacle holding her back was not having her GED. Connie also struggled financially because she lacked a high school equivalency degree/diploma. Although Connie worked, in fact, juggling two jobs, the wages were minimal. Connie worked with the Adams County Literacy Council. Over the next 9 months, Connie was diligent in her studies. One by one, Connie took her GED tests. We were able to pay $6 per official practice test for Connie to indicate her likeliness to pass each test. We spent $24 on official practice tests for Connie. Also, because she was financially insecure, yet always tried her best and arrived to class on time, we were able to offer Connie $120 in testing scholarships. (Each GED test subject is $30. There are 4 tests.) I am very happy to report that Connie took and passed her last GED test and has been officially awarded a High School Equivalency Degree/Diploma. Connie has also pursued Cosmetology school. Connie is an Adams County, PA resident.