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SERVICES

One to one tutoring for basic literacy and English as a Second Language.

Conversation classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced levels for English as a Second Language (ESOL) students.

GED Preparation classes - Computer and classroom instruction that is self paced based on each individual's level.  Students work at their own pace.  All students are tested prior to beginning so a goal and path can be set for learning.

GED Distance Learning Classes-These classes are offered through our agency for those working on a GED but provide them the ability to work from home or at any Branch Library. Students are tested and assessed as with all other classes but they then do their classwork through an Internet based program in cooperation with YRC teachers. This service is for highly motivated and tech savy learners. If you choose to work at home you must have Internet access. Computers are also available at several YCLD library branches in the East County. This program is a cooperative of YRC and YCLD.

English as a Second Language (ESL) - Classroom instruction is provided for all non English speakers.  Classes are given at five different academic levels.  Students are enrolled on an open entry system and progress at their own rates. Open to all.

Spanish Literacy for those individuals illiterate in their native language. Limited space.

Computer lab for persons from pre-literacy to advanced levels for both English as a Second Language and GED prep students.

Registration and Assessment Testing is done by appointment at all locations.

Classes: At Yuma:M - Thur 8:30AM to 9PM, Fri 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Class placement varies by individual. Classes are offered at several sites in the Yuma area to include San Luis and East County. Times and days may vary.

Service Methods

• One to one tutoring
• Class instruction
• Small group instruction
• Peer tutoring
• Computer lab
• Conversation classes
• Distance Learning

Qualifying

• A student must be 16 years of age or older and must be a legal Arizona resident
• A student must not be enrolled in high school or a charter school
• Income is not a factor in eligibility
• Admission is based on literacy levels
• All students must complete a placement assessment to determine skill levels

YRC Sites for Services

YRC Main Office—825 South Orange Avenue
Crane School District—Crane Family Literacy CenterYuma County Library District—Main, Wellton, Dateland, San Luis, Roll and Somerton branchesQuartzite Library
Ajo Community Center
United Way of Yuma County

Information for all sites, call 928-343-9363

Additional Reference Information:

Adult Education in Yuma County
www.adulteducation-yumacounty.org

Arizona Adult Literacy Link
www.literacynet.org/arizona

Arizona Association for Lifelong Learning
www.az-aall.org

GED (General Educational Development) Testing     Service
www.gedtest.org

GED Links (PBS)
www.pbs.org/learn/literacy/ged/gedhome.html

Literacy Online (Joint sites of the National Center on Adult Literacy [NCAL] and the International Literacy Institute [ILI])
www.literacy.org

National Center for Family Literacy
www.famlit.org

National Center for ESL Literacy Education (NCLE)
www.cal.org/ncle

National Institute for Literacy
www.nifl.gov

PBS Literacy Link
www.pbs.org/literacy

TESOL Online (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)
www.tesol.edu/index.html

ProLiteracy Worldwide
www.proliteracy.org

Updated 03/31/2005

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