Our Services

We offer basic skills instruction, GED test preparation, and English as a new language instruction for adults.  Based on each student’s needs and preferences, we provide either one-on-one or small group instruction. 

Learner Centered

At the Simpson County Literacy Program, adult education is “learner centered.”  We ask students what they want to learn, and what they need to be able to do with what they learn.  Their answers determine what we teach.  We have the most up-to-date learning resources designed specifically for adults.  Also, because students have individual needs, we have many materials which address differing learning strengths and weaknesses.  We also have a large reference collection.  Most importantly, tutors utilize real-world materials from their students’ lives to make learning relevant. 

One-on-One

Some people learn best without the distractions of a classroom.  They may be new or developing adult readers, or they may not be able to attend a class at the time that it is offered.  They may be learning English as a new language.  For those students, we provide one-on-one instruction.  In this instance, we arrange for a tutoring site that provides convenience, safety, comfort, and privacy for both the tutor and the student.

Small Group

Some people learn best when their learning environment provides a social outlet as well as a larger support system.  Again, they might be new or developing adult readers, adults preparing for the GED, or adults learning English as a new language. 

Currently, we serve GED students through LIFE – Learning in a Fun Environment.