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Student Services

If you are an adult living or working in Carroll County or surrounding areas, the Literacy Council provides free, individual tutoring.

Tutoring available to help you in the following areas:
  • Improving your reading, writing, and math skills.
  • Learning English or improving your current English skills.
  • Preparing for citizenship and/or
  • Further developing your workforce skills or life skills.

All literacy materials are free and tutoring is self-paced to accommodate your needs and abilities. We may also be able to customize training to address learning needs that are outside of the Literacy Council’s standard offerings.

Sign up to become a student or contact us if you have any questions.

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Become a Student

Working one-on-one with a tutor means that you can focus on your specific needs and priorities. 

  • Are you interested in improving your reading or math skills?
  • Do you want to learn English?
  • Do you need help preparing for a workplace exam?
  • Working one-on-one with a tutor means that you can focus on your specific needs and priorities. 
  • All tutoring and learning materials are free. There is NO cost for students.
  • We respect your privacy – all tutoring is free and confidential.

We hope to meet you soon!

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Steps to Become a Student

There are a few simple steps to become a student.

Step 1: Contact the Literacy Council

Contact the Literacy Center to let us know that you are interested in becoming a student. A family member, friend, or agency can also contact us for you. Use one of the methods listed below to contact us!

The office is open Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

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Step 2: Meet with the Student Coordinator

Talk to Paul Kelley, our Student Coordinator, about your educational goals. He will also give you a skills assessment (placement test) so he knows what learning materials are the best starting point for you.

If the Literacy Center does not provide the resources or training you need, we will do our best to help you find another organization to provide assistance.

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Step 3: Meet Your Tutor

Based on when you have time and your area of study, Paul Kelley will match you with a tutor. At your first meeting with your tutor, you will decide together the day and time for your weekly meetings. Your tutor will give you the books, workbooks, and any other learning materials you need.

Contact us if you have any questions.

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Why should I become a student?

Improving your skills and knowledge will help you meet your personal, education, and/or career goals.

Here are some of the reasons people become students with the Literacy Council:
  • To improve math and reading skills.
  • To learn to use a computer.
  • To learn to speak, read, and write English.
  • To confidently fill out applications and other forms.
  • To gain the skills you need for a job or a promotion.
  • To get a driver’s license.
  • To prepare for GED classes.
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Student Stories

Every student has a unique goal. Here are some examples of students who met their goals.

After an accident, an accomplished contractor improved his writing skills to qualify for an office position.
A veteran of the workforce learned how to use a computer.
A middle-aged farmer wrote Christmas cards to his family for the first time.
For the first time, a grandmother was able to read to her grandchildren.
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Sign Up

If you are interested in finding out more about learning opportunities at the Literacy Council, please fill out the Student Interest Form below.

You can use the on-line form or download a form to print or e-mail. You can also contact us directly by phone, e-mail, or in person.

Click here for contact information.

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Programs

Explore our free self-paced programs.

Learning English
Reading and Writing
Math
Pre-GED
Citizenship
Workplace Skills
Life Skills
Veteran Services
Custom Programs

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Volunteer

Learn more about volunteering at the Literacy Council.

Tutor

Learn more about tutoring.

Interested in becoming a student or getting involved?

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