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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
Offers resources and tools for community-based literacy organizations and educators.
(800) 545-2433
Email: ala@ala.org
A program by the U.S. Department of Education providing resources for adult education and literacy.
(202) 245-7700
Email: lincs@ed.gov
Advocates for adult education and literacy, providing resources and support for educators and policymakers.
(202) 374-4387
info@national-coalition-literacy.org
Provides a comprehensive directory of literacy programs across the United States.
(877) 389-6874
Email: info@nld.org
Local Chicago Resources
Offers a range of online and in-person resources for adult learners, including ESL and GED classes.
(312) 747-4300
Email: webmaster@chipublib.org
Learn English (ESL) or complete your high school education (GED/HiSET) FOR FREE. Any level of learner accepted, from beginner to advanced.
(773) 265-5343
City Colleges of Chicago
180 N. Wabash, Suite 200
Chicago, Il 60601
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.
(773) 728-9769
Email:jeremymc@jane-addams.org
Offers a variety of programs including Basic Literacy, GED preparation, ESL, and Digital Literacy.
(312) 858-6020
Email: info@literacychicago.org
Address: 641 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661
Supports adult literacy education through community programs and educational guidance.
(773) 334-8255
Email: info@litworks.org
Address: 5401 W Lawrence Ave Ste 30223, Chicago, IL 60630
Provides academic enrichment, college access, and career exposure programs for Black students.
(312) 225-5465
Email: info@linkunlimited.org
Address: 2221 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
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