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FRED G. ACOSTA TUCSON JOB CORPS
Ann Moler
901 S. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719
Phone: 520-792-3015 Fax: 520-628-1552
ESOL, GED, and vocational education.*
CATALINA HIGH MAGNET SCHOOL - LEARN CENTER
Marge Christensen Gould, Lab Coordinator
3645 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: 520-232-8417 Fax: 520-232-8527
LEARN (Literacy Education And Reading Network)-basic reading and writing* (for Pima College credit), Writing 70 (Developmental Writing) and Fundamentals in Writing 100, high school begins with literacy and focus on school-to-work skills.
CHICANOS POR LA CAUSA
Christine Abeyta
200 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: 520-882-0018 Fax: 520-884-9007
The Technology Program: A six-week basic computer training for adults 18 & older who are registered & referred by Pima County One Stop Centers, or DES JOBS or Vocational Rehabilitation.
DESERT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL LEARN LAB
Glynna Gower, Coordinator
4101 E. Valencia Rd., Tucson, AZ 85741
Phone: 520-545-5242 Fax: 520-545-5116
Basic reading and writing skills; computer assisted instruction using New Century software. Enrollment open to high school students in the Sunnyside School District.
JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICE - REFUGEE SERVICES
Mette Brogden
4301 E. Fifth St., Tucson, AZ 85711
Phone: 520-795-0300 Fax: 520-795-8206
Provides volunteer ESL tutors to work with refugee families who have limited English.
Eligibility: Documented refugee status and initial resettlement through JFCS and/or current refugee services client. Call for additional information.
JIPS QUEST (Juvenile Intensive Probation Services)
Lenore Harris-Clark, Director
Chris Huerta, Administrator
3571 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone: 520-299-8993, Ext. 3359 Fax: 520-529-1678
Referrals from the Juvenile Court Center for youths ages 14-17. Academics, GED, Life Skills, and vocational education.*
JOB PATH
Herminia Cubillos, Director
924 N. Alvernon Way, Suite 131
Tucson, AZ 85711
Phone: 520-324-0402 Fax: 520-324-0195
JobPath is a program to assist Pima County/Tucson residents who are unemployed or underemployed to upgrade skills in order to earn a living wage with employers who offer benefits. JobPath is working to recruit motivated adults for training programs that meet the needs of the community. Individuals can call our office to sign up for the next information and recruitment session.
KUAT/READY TO LEARN – READY SET READ
Carol Niehoff, Instructional Specialist
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: 520-621-5805 Fax: 520-621-9664
KUAT’s Ready to Learn/Ready Set Read is a school readiness initiative from the Public Broadcast Service (PBS). Directed at families with low literacy or low English proficiency, this services gives parents the tools to help them help children achieve success scholastically. Through the workshops we provide, parents learn that when they combine the award-winning universal, non-commercial and nonviolent children’s television programming with books and other activities, their children can arrive at school ready to learn.
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF TUCSON
(ProLiteracy America Affiliate)
Betty Stauffer, Executive Director
Diane Senders, Program Coordinator
1948 E. Allen Rd., Tucson, AZ 85719
Phone: 520-882-8006 Fax: 520-882-4986
One-on-one and small group tutoring for adults in basic literacy skills and ESOL. One-on-one sites and times are arranged between individual students and tutors. Small groups meet at over 20 centers throughout the greater Tucson area. Call the office for a current list of locations and times.
MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS
Mary Jane Bancroft, Ph.D., Executive Director
Phone: 721-2334
Fax: 721-2414
Promotes early literacy in limited resource areas of Tucson by providing: multicultural libraries for preschools; workshops to assist teachers in using books effectively; volunteers to read to preschoolers; and family literacy events.
THE MENTORING PARTNERSHIP
A program of the Volunteer Center of Southern Arizona
924 N. Alvernon, Tucson, AZ 85711
Phone: 520-881-3300 Fax: 520-881-3366
Helps communities develop and strengthen mentoring programs and initiatives through partnership with AmeriCorps. Facilitates monthly Partner Meetings for organizations providing mentoring to youth. Provides information to interested volunteers about mentoring opportunities available.
OASIS TUTORS
Stacey Moore, Tutor Coordinator
3435 E. Broadway (Robinson’s-May)
Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: 520-907-6590 Fax: 520-323-7984
Volunteers age 50 and over work with children in classrooms one hour per week as mentors, helping children who are having difficulties reading develop self-esteem
OPERATION S.E.R.
Ruben Nuñez
40 W. 28th St., Tucson, AZ 85713
Phone: 520-624-8629
ABE, GED, ESOL*
PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE
Greg Madril, Director of Education
7474 S. Camino de Oeste, Tucson, AZ 85746
Phone: 520-883-5050 Fax: 520-883-5049
PALS Lab (basic computer education), youth and adult training on all levels and in all areas; Even Start Program promotes reading within families; Library Project provides reading materials to families; Community Resource Center provides family-based technology education; GED programs Monday-Friday; Summer Literacy Programs for all ages.
PIMA COLLEGE ADULT EDUCATION (PCAE)
Administration
Greg Hart, Dean
Cindy Meier, Division Dean
401 N. Bonita Ave., Tucson, AZ 85709-5600
Phone: 520-206-6500 Fax: 520-206-6510
ABE, GED, ESOL, Literacy, Citizenship classes and GED testing at learning centers and various locations throughout Pima County, including rural areas.
PIMA COUNTY ADULT PROBATION - EDUCATION SERVICES LEARN LABS
Deborah Tinajero, Program Manager
2695 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
Phone: 520-740-4993 Fax: 520-740-4900
Literacy, ABE, GED preparation, and life skills classes at all locations for adults (18 years and older.) Individual, small group, and computer-assisted instruction.
East: 8180 E. Broadway Blvd. Phone: 520-290-6736
South: 2695 E. Ajo Way Phone: 520-740-4895
West: 1951 W. Grant Rd. Phone: 520-205-7832
PIMA COUNTY ONE STOP CAREER CENTER
340 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tortolita Bldg.
Tucson, AZ 85745
Phone: 520-795-0500 Fax: 520-798-0599
Services include: after school tutoring for youth ages 8-13; basic education and vocational training for youth ages 14-21 from economically disadvantaged families; remedial education and work experience for youth ages 14-21 during the summer months.
PIMA YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
4239 W. Ina Rd., Tucson, AZ 85741
Phone: 520-744-9595 Fax: 520-744-2127
Burgers and Books: an elementary literacy program for families, targeting elementary school aged youth.
Pages and Pizza: middle school age book club for students and their parents/guardians.
Mentoring Program: peer and adult mentoring for elementary/middle/high school age youth.
PIO DECIMO CENTER
Sr. Nancy Chow
848 S. 7th Ave., Tucson, Arizona 85701
Phone: 520-624-0551, ext. 112 Fax: 520-622-4704
ESOL classes.
PROJECT YES ANGEL FAMILY CENTER
Sister Mary Anne McElmurry, Director of Elementary Tutoring
Mrs. Cindy Arnold, Director of Older Youth Tutoring
100 W. 37th St., Tucson, AZ 85713
Phone: 520-884-1602 Fax: 520-884-0650
After school tutoring and mentoring.
REACH OUT AND READ SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Will Creamer, Director
P.O. Box 40925
Tucson, AZ 85717
Cell: 520-256-6100 Fax: 520-571-9779
Makes early literacy part of pediatric primary care by encouraging parents to read aloud to their young children. Patients at well-baby checks
(6 months through 6 yrs.) receive a new book at each office visit. Volunteers read aloud to children in clinic waiting room.
ROTARY READING SEED
Allan Tractenberg, Director
1920 E. Silverlake Rd., Suite 207
Tucson, AZ 85713
Phone: 520-798-0700
Trains members of any social, religious, or business group who would like to volunteer to work with at-risk children in elementary schools, to develop their love of reading, and in so doing, helping them improve their reading skills. The commitment is only one hour per week.
RINCON CONNECTIONS LEARN LAB
Kathryn Church, Coordinator
421 N. Arcadia, Tucson, AZ 85711
Phone: 520-318-2200
Basic reading and writing instruction for high school students using computer-assisted instruction. Call for eligibility requirements.
TUCSON-PIMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Administration
101 N. Stone, Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: 520-791-4391 Fax: 520-791-3213
Provides extensive resources and materials for lifelong learning opportunities at library locations throughout Tucson and Pima County. Most locations provide rooms or areas for one-on-one or small group tutoring. Programs include Homework Help and Storytimes.*
TUCSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Rose Family Resource and Wellness Center
710 W. Michigan, Tucson, AZ 85714
Phone: 520-294-1507 Fax: 520-294-2247
Provides ESOL, GED, PCC (Progress), Citizenship, and Life Skills. Groups for adolescents and adults. Childcare provided. Call for class schedules.*
TUCSON URBAN LEAGUE
After School Enrichment Program
Luz Alvarez-Romero, Program Coordinator
2323 S. Park Ave., Tucson, AZ 85713
Phone: 520-622-3651 Fax: 520-622-4767
A partnership between the Tucson Urban League, Inc., and the United Way of Tucson, providing educational and recreational activities, including tutoring and homework help for students in grades 4-12.
TUCSON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Kathleen Bibby, Executive Director
Administrative Offices
1901 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: 520-623-5843 Fax: 520-791-9893
Provides alternative education programs, after-school work experience programs, and summer basic education and work experience programs. Also operates the ACE Charter High School
WORD CATS*MATH CATS
University of Arizona College of Education
PO Box 210069
Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: 520-626-3473
Email
Programs designed to raise reading and math skills in young children. Tutors work with elementary and middle school students who can benefit from one-on-one support. At specific sites only.
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