CMLibrary: Services - Literacy Partners

Literacy Partners

Partner Name	Contact
Ada Jenkins Center Davidson Computer training for adults and community access to computers Limited to North Meck and South Iredell residents. Some fees.
Adult ESL (CPCC) Adult English language program for immigrants who have limited English proficiency.
Amigos de Cristo Huntersville Presbyterian Church Academic support for Latino children.
Amigos de la Biblioteca High School students tutor Latino ESL children at the Public Library
Augustine Project Augustine Project at St. Peter's provides free one on one tutoring to low income children and teens by recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers who apply basic Augustine Project at St. Peter's	www.st-peters.org
Bethlehem Center / Head Start Educational and social services for low-income families with children ages 3-5.
BookHive Search hundreds of children's book reviews (ages birth - 12 years) by title, author, reading level, interest category, and number of pages.
Brarydog Homework help website.
BRIDGE Jobs Program Provides classes and services to teens and adults that have dropped out of high school.
BRIDGE Literacy Education for Women For women 16 and up with children.
Bright Beginnings Pre-Literacy workshops for parents so at-risk children are ready for kindergarten.
Child Care Resources Training and support for professionals who work with young children. Information and referrals for families seeking child care.
Child Care Resources, Inc. Child Care Resources Inc. (CCRI) is a private, nonprofit child care resource and referral agency that works with families and communities to ensure that all children have access to high quality, affordable early learning and school-age opportunities and experiences that enable them to succeed in school and in life. CCRI trains and partners with child care practitioners, connects parents with community resources, helps families find and afford quality care, and advocates for child-focused policies at all levels.	704-376-6697
Child Care Resources, Inc. Child Care Resources Inc. is a private, non-profit child care resource and referral (CCR&R) agency that works with families and communities to ensure that all children have access to high quality, aff	704-376-6697
Child Care Resources, Inc., The Traveling Family and Teacher Resource Center (TFTRC) Provides families and teachers with resources and training to build language, literacy and pre-reading skills for children ages 0 to 5. TFTRC services are available for geographically diverse early le	704-376-6697
Child Care Resources, Inc., The Traveling Family and Teacher Resource Center (TFTRC) Provides families and teachers with resources and training to build language, literacy and pre-reading skills for children ages 0 to 5. TFTRC services are available for geographically diverse early learning programs (e.g. child care centers, family child care homes, English as Second Language Programs, Head Start, and part-day preschools) and other accessible community sites including houses of worship, MPC-funded activities, and public housing.	mcolen@childcareresourcesinc.org
Child Care Resources, Inc.: Raising a Reader Raising A Reader is a national nonprofit organization offering local agencies an evidence-based early literacy and parent engagement program that has been proven to improve the reading readiness skill	704.376.6697, ext. 139
Child Care Resources, Inc.: Raising a Reader Raising A Reader is a national nonprofit organization offering local agencies an evidence-based early literacy and parent engagement program that has been proven to improve the reading readiness skills of children ages 0-5. Raising A Reader�s mission is to engage parents in a routine of daily �book cuddling� with their children from birth to age five to foster healthy brain development, parent-child bonding, and early literacy skills critical for school success.	Contact: Mary Katharyne Rizzo 704.376.6697, ext. 139 mrizzo@childcareresourcesinc.org
Conexiones que Cuentan (Connections That Count) Provides literacy training for families and trains "neighborhood teachers" to provide programs and resources.	704.416.0556
Crossroads Caf� (CPCC) Intermediate ESL classes at several PLCMC branches.
English for New Americans Beginning ESL classes at Plaza Midwood Branch.
Even Start Family Literacy Parents attend school with their children ages 4-7.
Exeptional Children's Assistance Center Resources and materials for parents and teachers of children with disabilities - birth to 24 months.
Fill My Cup Trains and links volunteer tutors with adults and families who need training.
First Book Charlotte Works with existing literacy programs to low-income children
Get Set 4 K website A month by month guide to school readiness with activities and skills to practice.
Grow and Learn @ Your Library Website for parents, caregivers & teachers who want information, activities, & other resources to help nurture young children's literacy.
International House Conversation Hours Informal conversation time with native speakers in a comfortable setting.
International House English Tutor Program Volunteers tutor in students home on a weekly basis.
More at Four Pre-Kindergarten program to prepare at risk children for success in school.
PLCMC technology classes Workshops teach basic PC and software skills.
PLCMC Youth and Outreach Coordinators Early intervention pre-literacy training for adults in childcare facilities, CMS pre-school programs and other parenting programs.
Preschool Exceptional Children Parents of preschoolers sometimes suspect delays in the development of speech-language, school readiness, motor, social-behavior, and self-help skills. Contact CMS.	(980) 343-6960
Project ABLE (CPCC)(Adult Basic Literacy Education) Provides instruction in basic literacy and GED preparation.
Promising Pages Promising Pages distributes children's books as wrapped presents though our mascot "Erm the Book Worm." We partner with existing social service agencies who have an established relationship with at-risk youth. Our target age group is baby to elementary.	Promising Pages
Raising Readers at WTVI PBS videos help preschool children learn reading readiness skills. Teacher/caregiver training.
Reach Out and Read Carolinas Reach Out and Read prepares America's youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together. Reach Out and Read prepares Americ
Read to Me, Charlotte Community-wide effort to promote family reading and early literacy.	704-416-0561
Refugee Resettlement (Catholic Social Services) Provides services for newly arrived adult refugees. - ESL classes are open to all.
Smart Start of Mecklenburg County Programs for family support so every child enters kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed.
Starfish Academy, YMCA Reading programs for rising 2nd and 3rd grade students in Title 1 schools.
Story time and Activity programs Each PLCMC branch library offers programs for children and teens.
Success by 6 United Way Seeks to improve school readiness through community change.
Tutor.com Live homework help Available: 2:00 pm. - midnight EST. 7 days per week. Live homework help in Spanish Sunday - Thurs 2pm- 10pm.
Urban League of Central Carolinas Promotes economic self-sufficiency among African-American and Latino families.
YMCA of Greater Charlotte Classes at several community YMCA facilities.
YWCA Central Carolinas After school programs and summer camps. Summer Reading programs and literacy instruction.