Our service area includes Westerly, Chariho, South Kingstown, and Pawcatuck, Stonington, and North Stonington in Connecticut. The price of functional illiteracy is high for both the individual and society . The adult with limited reading skills or little understanding of English is unable to participate in the social, cultural , and economic life of the community. In 1993 the results of the National Adult Literacy Survey were announced by the federal government. GED instruction follows a standard workbook that prepares for the GED exam.
Trainees learn how to assess students needs and goals, plan lessons, and provide motivation.
The ESL Workshop includes segments on understanding other cultures, listening and comprehension skills, non-verbal communication, survival skills, applying for citizenship, and tutoring techniques. All tutoring sessions are tailored to meet the special needs and reading levels of individual students. Teaching materials, supervision, and workshops on special problems are provided. As a non-profit organization, Literacy Volunteer of Washington County receives most of its funds from public and private grants and donations.