Student Info

All LVGW Tutoring Services are CONFIDENTIAL and FREE.  

We can help with:

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Adults learn to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Basic Literacy (BL)

Adults who speak and understand English learn to read and write.

U.S Citizenship Classes

Preparing adults to pass the test and interview.

Additional Programs:

• Transparent Language (a web based program which students can access from home or can be utilized here in our office) – Please contact Literacy Volunteers at 203-754-1164 for more information.

 

Anyone who qualifies and needs help may receive free tutoring from a trained volunteer, depending on tutor availability. To be eligible for participation in LVGW literacy programs, student candidates must:

– Be at least 17 years of age and not attending high school.
– Take an assessment test and score within the literacy levels that would qualify them for LVGW services.
– Agree to meet at an approved tutoring site in a public location and arrange for their own transportation or be willing to participate in classes virtually.
– Show appropriate behavior while working with the tutor.

 

Responsibilities of a LVGW Student

 Students must:

 – Take at least two assessment tests at the LVGW office each year.

 – Be willing to commit to at least 1½ – 2 hours of instructional time per week for one year.

 – Agree to meet their tutors in public places or virtually, and be on time for the sessions.

 – Contact their tutors prior to a tutoring session if they are not able to attend.

 – Complete all assignments requested by their tutor.

 – Practice outside of class a minimum of 30 minutes a day.

 

Please Note:
There may be a waiting period to be placed with a tutor.

Sometimes a person may need more help than we can give.  In that case, we will do our best to refer that person to a more appropriate program in the community if one is available.

 

How to Register:
Call the LVGW Office at 203-754-1164 and ask for Student Administrative Assistant, Maria Hidalgo. 
The LVGW Office is located in the lower level of the Silas Bronson Library, 
267 Grand Street, Waterbury.