From Adult Literacy League
With Orange County Public Schools’ surprise announcement last week about an earlier start date for students, parents are likely feeling the rush to get all “back-to-school” materials turned into to their child’s school. Enrollment paperwork, lists of supplies, materials, immunizations and more can be a struggle for any parent to navigate – but particularly for those whose first language is not English, or those who struggle with literacy or reading comprehension. In fact, 1 in 5 adults in Central Florida read at or below a 5th grade level.
Adult Literacy League (ALL) is a nonprofit that focuses on educating adults in the community by providing courses such as ESOL, general education, math and citizenship.
This week, they are offering virtual back-to-school help sessions led by ALL instructors.
These sessions will be held on Thursday, August 6 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday, August 7 from 10 am to 1 pm and will serve as a resource for parents to receive help reading and understanding their children’s school paperwork. Those interested can register by emailing GSolomon@AdultLiteracyLeague.org.
For those who aren’t able to attend these help sessions, ALL provides year-round English literacy courses for adults in the tri-county area. More information can be found at www.adultliteracyleague.org.
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