LITERACY SERVICES at John Wood Community College

1301 S. 48th St., Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 641-4943; or (217) 641-4951
Fax: (217) 641-4900
E-Mail Address: tomlinson@jwcc.edu

Coordinator of Literary Services: Kathy Tomlinson; Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Supported by: Illinois Secretary of State, Illinois Community College Board, John Wood Community College

Overview:
Free tutorial services to adults needing to improve basic reading, writing and/or math skills. Also free tutorial services to adults speaking other languages, and needing to learn how to understand, speak, read and write English.

This is a volunteer program designed to help increase literacy throughout the community. The program matches and trains tutors to assist adults who have less than a ninth grade reading level.

The one-on-one tutoring for adults is free and confidential.

Offers volunteers a 12 hour tutor training workshop to adults who would like to teach another adult to read. Quincy 641-4951, Pittsfield 285-5319.

Volunteers Needed: Prerequisites - High school diploma or GED certificate and interest in tutoring; Student Eligibility: Adults (16 years or older) residing in John Wood Community College district whose test scores fall within state guidelines - generally below 9th grade level; Fees: None - Free and confidential (all materials and evaluations are free); Limitations: None, provided that student meets state guidelines for eligibility.

Revised Date: 5/05/08