adult learner program

Adult Learner Program
QueensProgram
Library
Adult Learner
ADULT LEARNER
PROGRAM
A SERVICE OF
QUEENS
LIBRARY
www.queenslibrary.org
Queens Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11432
718-990-0700
SERVICES, RESOURCES, AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING
OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUEENS COMMUNITIES
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Adult Learner Program
Queens Library
OUR MISSION
The Queens Library Adult Learner Program is committed to providing
lifelong learning opportunities to address the needs of the diverse
and changing populations of Queens through free quality educational
programs and services that incorporate digital literacy, blended learning,
and individualized case management services.
All programs, classes, services and resources offered by Queens Library
Adult Learner Program are FREE with a Queens Library card.
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
English as a Second Language (ESOL)
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Pre-High School Equivalency (Pre-HSE)
TASC Testing (formerly the GED)
National External Diploma Program (NEDP)
Family Literacy Program
Citizenship Preparation
Online/Distance Learning
Young Adult Learning Program (YALP)
Computer Literacy
http://www.queenslibrary.org/services/yalp
Case Management
Central Library
89-11 Merrick Blvd.,
Jamaica, NY 11432
718-480-4230
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Far Rockaway
10-03 Beach 20th St.,
Far Rockaway, NY
11691
718-471-5605
Astoria Library
14-01 Astoria Blvd.,
Long Island City,
NY 11102
718-278-2220
Please check out our website for class
schedules and more information:
Please check out our website for class
schedules and more information:
Adult Learning Center:
www.queenslibrary.org/adultlearning.
Adult Learning Center:
www.queenslibrary.org/adultlearning.
Young Adult Literacy Program:
www.queenslibrary.org/yalp.
Young Adult Literacy Program:
www.queenslibrary.org/yalp.
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Adult Learner Program
Queens Library
ADULT LEARNING CENTERS
There are seven Adult Learning Centers, with highly qualified professional
staff and volunteers, who provide educational assistance to adults 17
years of age and older. For more information, please visit our website at:
www.queenslibrary.org/adultlearning.
Adult Learning Centers (ALCs)
http://www.queenslibrary.org/adultlearning
Central ALC
89-11 Merrick Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11432
718-990-0754
Elmhurst ALC
40-20 Broadway
Long Island City, NY 11103
718-721-2462
Flushing ALC
41-17 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11355
718-661-1241
Jeanne Elmezzi ALC
37-44 21st Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
718-752-3723
Peninsula ALC
312 Beach 54th Street
Arverne, NY 11692
718-945-7058
Rochdale ALC
169-09 137th Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11434
718-723-7662
Steinway ALC
21-45 31st Street
Astoria, NY 11105
718-932-3239
ADULT LEARNING CENTERS (ALCS)
There are seven Adult Learning Centers, with highly qualified
professional staff and volunteers, who provide educational assistance to
adults 17 years of age and older. For more information, please visit our
website at: www.queenslibrary.org/adultlearning.
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE)
The ALCs provides “Learn to Read” programs and classes for beginning
to mid-level adult readers, offered approximately 3 hours per class twice
a week. Evening, daytime, and weekend schedules are available. Our
ABE classes emphasize basic skills such as reading and writing, as
well as English language competency and problem-solving. Our ABE
curriculum reflects a philosophy that adults can and want to learn, that
they are able and willing to take responsibility for that learning, and that
the learning itself should respond to their needs. Thus, our classes are
self-directed, delves into the rich source of experiences of our students,
and problem-centered rather than subject centered.
PRE-HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (PRE-HSE)
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The ALCs provides Pre-HSE classes for adults who speak English and
want to improve their reading and math skills in preparation for their HSE
exam. Classes meet two days per week for a total of 6 hours. Evening,
daytime, and weekend schedules are available. Our highly qualified
instructors will review and focus on the major subject areas of the test
encompassing Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Reading and
Writing and provide in-class training for test-taking and time management
strategies. Free Math tutoring are also available at selected days and
times.
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Adult Learner Program
Queens Library
YOUNG ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM (YALP)
TWO PATHWAYS TO OBTAIN YOUR HSE DIPLOMA
There are three Young Adult Literacy Programs sites, with highly qualified
professional staff and volunteers, who provide educational assistance
to young adults 17-24 years of age. YALP provides a wide array of
instructional, vocational, recreational, family support, and social services.
Program activities include: Literacy instruction (10 hours per week); Math
instruction (5 hours per week); Case Management (5 hours per week);
ITTS Boot Camp - digital literacy practice for TABE Success (every other
Saturday); and Service Learning and Internship/Job Shadowing program.
For more information, please go to: www.queenslibrary.org/yalp.
Queens Library Adult Learner Program provides two pathways to
obtaining your High School Equivalency diploma!
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Staff will encourage strong academic performance, through support and
encouragement, direct services or referral to appropriate services. All
young adult participants are encouraged to consider higher education as
a desirable follow-up to high school graduation.
COLLEGE AND CAREER ACCESS
All young people should feel optimistic and prepared for the future
they envision for themselves. For some young people that is college or
trade school, while others it is careers or the military. Staff will work with
young people to plan for their chosen future, and ensure they have the
resources and skills to be successful in that choice.
Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) (formerly the GED)
The TASC is a High School Equivalency (HSE) national examination
developed by CTB/McGraw Hill and is jointly administered by CTB
McGraw Hill/DRC and the New York State Education Department.
The test is available to adults who did not graduate from high school
or whose diplomas may not be recognized by New York State.
Queens Library offers the TASC exam in computer based in English
and Spanish. For more information, please visit our website at:
http://www.queenslibrary.org/services/adult-literacy/adult-learnerprogram/hse-resources.
National External Diploma Program (NEDP)
The National External Diploma Program is an applied performance
assessment system that uses the high school level skills of adults
and out of school youth. The NEDP evaluates the reading, writing,
math, and workforce readiness skills of participants in life and work
contexts. The web-based program for adults and out of school youth
offers flexibility to earn your diploma even if you are employed fulltime, enrolled in job training, or have other commitments. Clients
will work through online activities and with an advisor to complete
the three-six months program. If you are interested in finding out
if the NEDP is right for you, please visit our website at: http://www.
queenslibrary.org/services/adult-literacy/adult-learner-program/
nedp-program.
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