Programs

LEAP

(Learning, Enriching, Achieving, Preparing)

LEAP is a Community Literacy Centers-sponsored program. LEAP focuses on literacy issues by providing on-site training to individuals, through cooperative partnerships, with Oklahoma City area businesses and non-profit agencies. They may include drug and alcohol recovery centers, DHS-sponsored programs, workplace programs, etc. The LEAP program is site-specific.

LEAP is specifically designed to meet the needs of partner agencies and their clients. LEAP is the critical link in the chain that enables the individual to learn in a familiar environment as they work towards the initial goals set with their home agency.

All LEAP activities are taught by professional educators and supervised by CLC’s education program coordinator. This ensures accountability for the educational outcome and evaluation of all LEAP students. We train our instructors in phonics-based activities scientifically proven to work with struggling learners.

Basic Skills

Adults reading below an eighth grade level are provided professional instruction in small group classes, offered a tutor if needed, and also given the opportunity to work in our computer lab. Our students are able to move ahead quickly and meet the goals and objectives they've established for themselves. If a student's test reveals that he or she is deficient in math skills, we recommend our basic math class as well.

TANF

(Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

We currently partner with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to offer literacy training five days a week for men and women on assistance. CLC provides state-certified teachers, materials, and administration to provide basic skills, life skills, and job skills. Clients are accepted by referral only.

Tutor Training

CLC offers a 10 hour workshop for volunteers who wish to tutor adults. The program opens with an orientation the first Monday evening of the workshop and continues each Monday evening until completion. Tutors are given an understanding of adult students’ needs and the necessary tools to become excellent tutors.