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County Contacts
Daviess Contact:
Daviess County Adult Literacy Council
Chair: Jan C. Wahl, Phone (812) 254-8668, Fax (812) 254-7472, jwahl@purdue.edu
Gibson Contact:
Gibson County Literacy Coalition
Coordinator: Dawnelle Brown, Phone (812) 385-8142, dawnbrown@insightbb.com
Knox Contact:
Knox County Advisory Group for Lifelong Learning
Representative: Donna Taylor-Bouchie, Phone (812) 888-4263, dtbouchie@vinu.edu
Perry Contact:
Perry County Adult Literacy Committee
Coordinator: Cheri Taylor, Phone (812) 547-2385, perrychamber@psci.net
Pike Contact:
Pike Literacy Council
Representative: Mrs. Terri Holmes, Phone (812) 354-8731, tholmes@pcsc.k12.in.us
Posey Contact:
Posey County Adult Literacy Advisory Group
Coordinator: Kathrin Hast, Phone (812) 838-4709, Cell (812) 430-2281, khast@siec.k12.in.us
Spencer Contact:
Spencer County Adult Literacy Committee
Coordinator: Kevin Hunter, Phone 812-686-7929, khunter@ms1.nspencer.k12.in.us
Vanderburgh Contact:
Vanderburgh County Adult Literacy Steering Committee
Coordinator: Franka Siscel, Phone (812) 424-4473, frankas@workoneevansville.com
Warrick Contact:
Warrick County Adult Literacy Committee (WALC)
Coordinator: Bob Lacer, Phone (812) 858-4309, Cell (812) 202-0371, blacer@warrick.k12.in.us
Providers
Daviess Co. Adult Literacy Council
Kat Isbell
PO Box 91
Plainville, Indiana 47568
Phone:812-687-7171
DCAdultLiteracy@aol.com
Counties
Daviess
Services Offered
Adult Basic Education
English As A Second Language
Additional Information
All classes noted above are held in the basement of the Old St. Mary’s School, 200 W. Main (just east of the Carnegie Public Library). Enter through the Main St. entrance; go downstairs and to the left. Students may walk in. No pre-registration is necessary. Classes are FREE! For information on English as a Second Language classes for adults in other counties, please call the Daviess Co. Adult Literacy Council at 812-687-7171 or Vincennes University-Adult Basic Education 812-888-4263. One-on-one and small group tutoring available for basic literacy (reading, writing, spelling, comprehension), math, and English as a Second Language.
P.A.C.E. Center
Nedra Long
110 Jamestown Court
Washington, Indiana 47501
Phone:812-254-6402
pace@rtccom.net
www.neighborhoodnetworks.org/NN/centersite/pacecenter.nsf
Counties
Daviess
Services Offered
Basic Computer Literacy
Additional Information
Center is only open 24 hours per week, that is determined by class time needed and open lab time, it varies week by week please call 812-254-6402 during these hours. Basic Computer Skills require no previous computer experience; Microsoft classes must have Basic Computer Skills class.
Workforce Development Concepts Inc.
Rick Streepy
R 1 Box 270
Oden, Indiana 47562
Phone:812-636-8407 (cell) 812-4
rws2000@dmrtc.net
www.wdc-training.com
Counties
Daviess
Services Offered
Basic Computer Literacy
Basic Literacy
Additional Information
For the grant program which can include both workplace and employability skills, trainees must be employed Indiana residents with a household income less then 250percent of poverty and have a child under the age of 1 8 in the household or child support obligations. GED or High School diploma
Adult Literacy Program of Gibson County, Inc.
Dawnelle Brown
230 W. Broadway
Princeton, Indiana 47670
Phone:812-386-9100
alpgc@gibsoncounty.net
www.gibsonadultliteracy.org
Counties
Gibson
Services Offered
Basic Literacy
English As A Second Language
Additional Information
Mission: To provide an opportunity for any adult in Gibson County to attain basic English Language literacy skills.
Services include one-on-one tutoring in Beginning Literacy, Adult Basic Education learning including reading, writing and spelling, and English as a Second Language.
Tutoring is provided in Princeton Indiana or in locations determined between the tutor and student. Flexible hours are available for tutoring sessions.
Gibson County Literacy Coalition
Dawnelle Brown
Princeton
Princeton, Indiana 47670
Phone:812-385-8142
dawnbrown@insightbb.com
Counties
Gibson
Services Offered
Basic Computer Literacy
GED Preparation And Testing
Additional Information
Computer Courses
Introduction to Personal Computers is a 16-hour course offered in an 8-week course two hours each week. The course offers learning and hands-on instruction in basic computer software and hardware. You will learn about the Microsoft (MS) operating system, Windows, and the MS Office suite programs consisting of MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet Explorer. Class fee is $20. Class size is limited.
The Advanced MS Office computer-training course is an 18-hour course offered in a 9-week session two hours each week. The course offers hands-on instruction for advanced learning in MS Windows (2 hours), Word (6 hours), Excel (8 hours) and PowerPoint (2 hours). Class fee is $20. Class size is limited.
Classes are offered throughout the year. For more information or to enroll, call (812) 385-8142 . (Leave a message and your call will be returned.)
This service is provided in part through a grant from SINE – Southwest Indiana Network for Education.
Fast-Track GED Course (GED Preparation )
The General Educational Development (GED) certificate gives adults who did not graduate from high school the opportunity to earn a certificate equivalent to a high school diploma. Recognized nationwide by employers and educators, the GED certificate has increased education and employment opportunities for many adults.
The Fast-Track GED course is an instructor-led preparation course that teaches specific skills for taking the GED test. You will need to take a practice test in order to qualify for taking the GED test. A minimum pre-test score is required before taking the GED test.
The GED test consists of five parts: Language Arts Writing, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts Reading, and Mathematics. All questions are multiple choice except for one essay question.
Fast-Track GED courses are offered throughout the year in Princeton and Fort Branch. You have the opportunity to attend the course once a week, up to 14 weeks. Each student will be provided practice materials and a GED book to use ($10 fee required.) You will be provided assistance in scheduling your GED test date. A testing fee will be charged.
For further information or to enroll for the course, call (812) 753-3104 or (812) 385-8142 . (Leave a message and your call will be returned.) This service is provided through a grant from SINE – Southwest Indiana Network for Education.
GED preparation classes are also offered in the Gibson County Jail for inmates. Testing is provided at the Jail. Sign up is offered to inmates when classes are being offered. There is no fee for the class and test fees are paid.
GED Testing Site Available in Princeton
A testing site is provided at Princeton Community High School , in cooperation with Pike County Schools. Testing sessions are offered one or two times a month and are usually scheduled in the evenings and on weekends. There is a $60 test fee for the entire test. To schedule a test date, call (812) 385-8142 . (Leave a message and your call will be returned.)
This service is provided in part through a grant from SINE – Southwest Indiana Network for Education and other community funding.
North Gibson School Corporation
C. Schrodt
R.R. 5, Box 49
Princeton, Indiana 47670
Phone:812-385-5292
cschrodt@ngsc.k12.in.us
www.ngsc.k12.in.us
Counties
Gibson
Services Offered
Adult Basic Education
Additional Information
NGSC’s adult high school diploma program is open to all Gibson County residents and directed toward success in the secondary classes. • ASC is a FREE service to all Gibson County residents. • A Licensed teacher is available for directed learning in a self-paced, supervised program. • Hours are flexible and set up to meet individual needs.
Vincennes University - Gibson County
Lisa McDonald
112 North Prince Street
Princeton, Indiana 47670
Phone:812-386-7983
www.vincennesuniversityworks.com/ABE
Counties
Gibson
Services Offered
Adult Basic Education
GED Preparation And Testing
Additional Information
The Vincennes University Adult Basic Education program offers FREE instruction in basic skills to adults. With Adult Basic Education, you set your own goals, work at your own pace, and best of all instruction is Free.
We can help you:
Prepare to enter college
Prepare for the GEDtest.
Improve skills for your job
Improve skills for a better job
Oakland City Public Library
Maureen Barton / Amanda Blessinger
210 S. Main St.
Oakland City, Indiana 47660
Phone:(812) 749-3559
Counties
Gibson
Services Offered
Basic Computer Literacy
GED Preparation And Testing
Additional Information
The librarian receives and makes referrals to the GED instructor of learners interested in preparation classes. The GED prep courses are sponsored by the Gibson County Literacy Coalition. All materials are included free of charge during the instruction: text books, calculators, and workbooks.
Basic Computer Literacy Classes are offered throughout the year. Call the library to find out dates and times of scheduled classes.
The Blue Jean Community Center
Sue Harrel
1242 Main Street
Monroe City, Indiana 47557
Phone:812-743-2392
sueellenharrell@msn.com
Counties
Knox
Services Offered
Basic Computer Literacy
Basic Literacy
GED Preparation And Testing
Additional Information
Primary Learners must be 18 years old. Parking, open gym and playroom available during class. Please mark any correspondence to Sue Ellen Harrell attention
Vincennes University Adult Basic Education Sites
D.T. Bouchie
1002 N. First Street
Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Phone:812- 888-4263
DTBouchie@vinu.edu
www.vincennesuniversityworks.com/ABE.html
Counties
Knox
Services Offered
Adult Basic Education
Basic Literacy
GED Preparation And Testing
Additional Information
The Vincennes University Adult Basic Education program offers FREE instruction in basic skills to adults in several southwestern counties: Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Lawrence, Martin, Orange, Pike, Sullivan.
Unless otherwise indicated, all classes offer continuous enrollment and are available for basic literacy, ABE, and GED. For more information on any of the Vincennes University Adult Basic Education sites, please call (812) 888-4263.
Wabash Valley Human Services
Mary Ann Fox
P.O. Box 687, 525 N.4th
Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Phone:812-882-7927, ext 236
mfox@wvhs.org
www.wvhs.org/
Counties
Knox
Services Offered
Basic Computer Literacy
Additional Information
Low income clients of WVHS will have priority.
Generations
Patty Dreiman
1019 North 4th Street
Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Phone:812-888-5148
pdreiman@vinu.edu
www.vinu.edu/generations
Counties
Knox
Services Offered
Basic Computer Literacy
Additional Information
There are no requirements for these classes. Each session as a "social element" to the learnig process. These social elements include plays, musicals and a guest speaker.
Knox County Literacy Program
Jacqueline O’Dell - Coordinator
509 North &th Street
Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Phone:812-888-5633
kclp@cntwk.net
www.geocities.com/uwayswi/3z0q2ehh.htm
Counties
Knox
Services Offered
Basic Computer Literacy
English As A Second Language
GED Preparation And Testing
Additional Information
Library Lab can be accessed by pairs anytime. The Library is open 67 hours, 7 day a week.
Knox County Public Library
Emily C. Bunyan
502 North 7th Street
Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Phone:812-886-4380
ebunyan@kcpl.lib.in.us
www.kcpl.lib.in.us
Counties
Knox
Services Offered
Basic Literacy
English As A Second Language
Additional Information
Students(learners) must be at least 18years of age and out of school. One on one tutoring is provided by tutors trained on the Laubach method. Volunteer tutors meet one-on-one with learners for at least one hours per week at date and time arranged by tutor and learners. Meeting rooms are available at the Knox County Library and at the Literacy Center both at Vincennes, In.
Knox County Public Library
Emily C. Bunyan
502 North 7th Street
Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Phone:812-886-4380
ebunyan@kcpl.lib.in.us
www.kcpl.lib.in.us
Counties
Knox
Services Offered
Basic Literacy
English As A Second Language
Additional Information
Students(learners) must be at least 18years of age and out of school. One on one tutoring is provided by tutors trained on the Laubach method. Volunteer tutors meet one-on-one with learners for at least one hours per week at date and time arranged by tutor and learners. Meeting rooms are available at the Knox County Library and at the Literacy Center both at Vincennes, In.
Ivy Tech State College
Phil Hesson - Site Director
1034 31 Street, P.O. Box 353
Tell City, Indiana 47586
Phone:812-547-7915
phesson@ivytech.edu
www.ivytech.edu
Counties
Perry
Services Offered
Basic Computer Literacy
Additional Information
See web site for various locations in Perry and Spencer Counties for classes
Perry Central School Corp.
Tammy Saalman
18677 Old State Road 37
Leopold, Indiana 47551
Phone:812-843-5122
saalt0@pccs.k12.in.us
www.pccs.k12.in.us/
Counties
Perry
Services Offered
Adult Basic Education
English As A Second Language
GED Preparation And Testing
Additional Information
Personalized one-on-one instruction - Flexible schedules
Perry County Adult Literacy Program
Tammy Saalman
18677 Old State Road 37
Leopold, Indiana 47551
Phone:812-843-5122
saalt0@pccs.k12.in.us
Counties
Perry
Services Offered
Adult Basic Education
English As A Second Language
GED Preparation And Testing
Vincennes University Workforce Development Services
Carol Boger
P.O. Box 507, 280 West Main Street
Peterburg, Indiana 47567
Phone:812-354-9664
carole_boger@yahool.com
www.vincennesuniversityworks.com/Index.html
Counties
Pike
Services Offered
Basic Literacy
Additional Information
Resident of our service delivery area needing employment or better employment can be placed in program. We can provide childcare, transportation and transporting if funding allows.
Pike County School Corporation / Pike Literacy Council
Mrs. Terri Holmes, Pike Literacy Council Coordinator
1810 E. State Rd. 56
Peterburg, Indiana 47567
Phone: 812-354-8731, ext. 709
tholmes@pcsc.k12.in.us
www.pcsc.k12.in.us/adult_education.htm
Counties
Pike
Services Offered
Adult Basic Education
Basic Computer Literacy
GED Preparation And Testing
Additional Information
Primary Learners must be 18 years old. Parking, open gym and playroom available during class. Please mark any correspondence to Sue Ellen Harrell attention.
Pike County Public Library
Sabrina G. Frederick - Director
1104 E Main Street
Peterburg, Indiana 47567
Phone:812-354-6257
frederick@pikeco.lib.in.us
www.pikeco.lib.in.us
Counties
Pike
Services Offered
Basic Computer Literacy
Additional Information
Storytime is for children 4-6 years of age; library preschool is for children the year before they start Kindergarten; TAC is for teens in middle and high school in Pike Central; Pizza and Pages is for middle and high school at Pike Central; Basic Internet is available to all persons interested.
Career Choices Inc. of Posey County
Jason Wooldridge
1272 N. Main St.
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620
Phone:812-838-5581
jasonw@careerchoicesinc.com
www.careerchoicesinc.com/contact.html
Counties
Posey
Services Offered
Basic Computer Literacy
Additional Information
For FREE Classes and Learners needing extensive services must be enrolled in a CCI program, referred by SINE or referred by the Posey County Adult Literacy Learning Center. Personalized one-on-one instruction - Flexible schedules
Community Action Program of Posey County (CAPE)
Shelly Nelson
201 W Main St. Suite B
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620
Phone:812-838-4839
lbryant@capeevansville.org
www.capeevansville.org
Counties
Posey
Services Offered
Basic Literacy
Additional Information
Assistance programs are: Clothing Bank, Food referral, Housing, Weatherization and Energy Assistance.
See web site for more information-www.capeevansville.org
John H. Emhuff Opportunity Center
Jerry Kuykendall
4th Street
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620
Phone:812-833-3350
kuykeall@msdmv.k12.in.us
Counties
Posey
Services Offered
Adult Basic Education
GED Preparation And Testing
Mt. Vernon Adult Basic Education
Jerry Kuykendall
605 West 4th Street
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620-4356
Phone:812-833-3350
kuykeall@msdmv.k12.in.us
Counties
Posey
Services Offered
GED Preparation And Testing
Additional Information
Free and Confidential and Flexible Schedules
The Literacy Center
Jennifer Wigginton
3411A First Ave
Evansville, Indiana 47710
Phone:812-429-1222
jennifer@litcenter.org
www.litcenter.org
Counties
Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick
Services Offered
Basic Literacy
Additional Information
Our organization provides one-to-one tutors for BAL programs. Students work in our Literacy Lab and then are matched with a volunteer Tutor. Tutors and Student Pairs pick the time and location for their sessions. We do organize group classes upon demand and according to the availability of Tutors and Teachers.
Mailing address:
3501 First Avenue
Evansville, Indiana 47710
ACE Academy
Kevin Hunter
Dale Community Center, 105 E Hammond
Dale, Indiana 47523
Phone:812-937-2671
ace@sineonline.com
Counties
Spencer
Services Offered
Adult Basic Education
Basic Computer Literacy
English As A Second Language
GED Preparation And Testing
Additional Information
All adult learners must be 16 years of age or older and not enrolled in K-12 schooling.
The ACE Academy in Dale has been approved by the Division of Adult Education of the Indiana Department of Education as a GED testing site. The North Spencer Education Center administers the GED test approximately every other month announces exact dates in the local media.
Students must pre-register for the test in person at the North Spencer Education Center, which is located inside the Dale Community Center, 105 E. Hammond, Dale. The Center is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m - 800 p.m., and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ivy Tech State College
Phil Hesson - Site Director
1034 31 Street, P.O. Box 353
Tell City, Indiana 47586
Phone:812-547-7915
phesson@ivytech.edu
www.ivytech.edu
Counties
Spencer
Services Offered
Basic Computer Literacy
Additional Information
See web site for various locations in Perry and Spencer Counties for classes-www.ivytech.edu
Lifetime Education Academy
Ferman Yearby
P.O. Box 26, 319 South 5th Street
Rockport, Indiana 47635
Phone:812.649.5088 ext. 1
fyearby@sspencer.k12.in.us
Counties
Spencer
Services Offered
Adult Basic Education
GED Preparation And Testing
Additional Information
Our new hours from now until May 29, our summer hours will begin the June 1 through mid August. Individuals desiring to obtain a high school diploma from South Spencer High School Must have a minimum of 20 Credits hours and must be 16 years of age or older. Learner enrolling in all other programs must be 16 years of age or older.
Community Action Program of Evansville (CAPE)
Dianna Schwartz
27 Pasco Ave.
Evansville, Indiana 47713
Phone:812-421-9866
dsue3001@hotmail.com
www.capeevansville.org
Counties
Vanderburgh
Services Offered
Adult Basic Education
Basic Literacy
English As A Second Language
GED Preparation And Testing
Additional Information
Other Programs: Energy Assistance, Senior Programs, Financial Literacy, Housing, Day Care, Charter Transportation, Weatherization, Food Assistance .
Must be a HEAD START program participant to qualify for the Home Instruction.
HEAD START parents are also given priority for Learning Center Programs, ESL is for HEAD START families only. All other assistance programs are for low income citizens in the community. The Learning Center at CAPE has extended hours and days. Early childhood activities provided on site as needed while you learn. Call 421-9866 for more info.
Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation
Andrew C. Guarino
5400 First Ave.
Evansville, Indiana 47710
Phone:812-435-8294
acg0127@evsc.k12.in.us
www.evsc.k12.in.us/curriculum/adulted/adulted.htm
Counties
Vanderburgh
Services Offered
Adult Basic Education
English As A Second Language
GED Preparation And Testing
Additional Information
Web site for ABE/GED/ESL www.evsc.k12.in.usHit Services , then Adult Ed.
Career Choices Inc. of Vanderburgh Co.
Franka Siscel
700 E Walnut Street
Evansville, Indiana 47713
Phone:812.424.4473
info@careerchoicesinc.com
www.careerchoicesinc.com
Counties
Vanderburgh
Services Offered
Basic Computer Literacy
Cedar Hall Family Literacy
Julie Angle
2100 Fulton Ave
Evansville, Indiana 47710
Phone:812-435-8395
jaa0613@evsc.k12.in.us
www.evsc.k12.in.us/schoolzone/schools/cedarhall/home.htm
Counties
Vanderburgh
Services Offered
Adult Basic Education
Basic Computer Literacy
GED Preparation And Testing
Additional Information
Participants in the family literacy program are parents whose children are of ages 0 thur 12 years. Recruitment focuses on families who are under educated and under employed. In addition adults living in the neighborhood are offered the opportunity to participate in the ABE and GED programs.
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library
Lola Teubert
200 SE M.L.King Jr. Blvd
Evansville, Indiana 47713
Phone:812-428-8225
www.evpl.org
Counties
Vanderburgh
Services Offered
Adult Basic Education
Basic Literacy
GED Preparation And Testing
Additional Information
Adult basic education Basic Literacy PreGED & GED preparation ESL (English as a Second Language) The librarian receives and makes referrals to The Literacy Center for one to one tutor matching of adults who need assistance with reading and basic skills. Materails available include workbooks, tutorial manuals, Ingles sin Barreras (12 volume ESL video program - English without Barriers), Muzzy, a family language video course for Spanish speaking ESL students and several billingual dictionaries. PreGED & GED preparation self-study is available in the Audio Visual Department.
Ivy Tech State College
Lisa Harvey
3501 First Ave
Evansville, Indiana 47710
Phone:812-429-9810
ldharvey@ivytech.edu
www.ivytech.edu
Counties
Vanderburgh
Services Offered
Basic Computer Literacy
English As A Second Language
Additional Information
See web site for various locations in Perry, Spencer and Vanderburgh Counties for classes
Boonville-Warrick County Public Library
Kristy Foley
611 West Main Street
Boonville, Indiana 47601
Phone:812-897-1500
laigner@hotmail.com
Counties
Warrick
Services Offered
Basic Computer Literacy
Additional Information
Basic computer skills i.e. using a mouse and completion of basic classes before progressing to intermediate classes.
Warrick Education Center
Bob Lacer
3199 SR 261
Newburgh, Indiana 47630
Phone:812-858-4309
blacer@warrick.k12.in.us
http://www.warrickedcenter.com/
Counties
Warrick
Services Offered
Adult Basic Education
Basic Computer Literacy
GED Preparation And Testing
Additional Information
Students must be at least 16 years of age. ** Indicates programs to be operational by 11/02
Warrick Employment Center
Rose Castle(Exec Director), Patricia Buckner(Career Consultant)
224 West main Street
Boonville, Indiana 47601
Phone:812-897-4700
Counties
Warrick
Services Offered
Adult Basic Education
Basic Computer Literacy
GED Preparation And Testing