What New Students
Can Expect

First, let one of our students tell you… 

You can be yourself in this program.  You feel like you’re around friends, not just teachers…
makes it much more enjoyable. 

First, you need to contact the program and set up a time to meet, and ask any questions you might have.  Second, you will be tested to determine your best method for learning, what works best for you.  This is not pre-set.  Third, you will be introduced to your instructor and learning materials. 

The learning environment is low stress.  You can talk and joke around, it’s not rigid.  This program is very flexible.  You don’t have to stick to one text-book.  They’ll teach you in the way that works best for you.  You will start to make progress, and you will begin to see that it’s not as hard as you thought it was.  You will start feeling more self-confident.  Then it will be easier to go grocery shopping, to travel around, and to go out to eat. 

A lot of adults don’t realize how their lives can change when they can read and write, because it makes you willing to try other things.  It motivates in all directions!                                                                                Dale Jones, Student

Second, let us tell you…. 

This is what we do for you -

We give you respect.

We honor your wishes for confidentiality.

We find a place for you to learn that is private and safe, a place that provides the best learning environment.

We give you a tutor who has been trained in working with adults.

We find out what your skill level is when you begin, so that we know what learning materials to use.

We provide all learning materials for you to use, free of charge.

We find out how you want to learn and what you want to be able to do with what you learn.

We help you realize that your skills are improving, and we keep records of your progress.

We find someone who can help you if need help that we can’t give you.

This is what you need to do -

Decide what you want to learn and what you want to be able to do with what you learn.

Make a commitment to stay with the program for at least six weeks.

Attend sessions regularly and on time.

Call your tutor if you are unable to attend as soon as possible before the schedule meeting time.

Do agreed upon homework when assigned.

Notify the director if there are problems that you and your tutor can’t work out together.