San Diego County Library - LEARN

L.E.A.R.N. Mission

• To help adults improve reading and writing skills to achieve their full potential as community members, family members, workers, and life-long learners;• To teach non-English speakers ESL (English as a Second Language) skills;• To tailor services to individual needs, with confidentiality;• To foster understanding and use of public libraries;• To educate communities on the importance of literacy.

Adult Literacy Services at San Diego County Library

• L.E.A.R.N. offers free, confidential adult literacy and learning services;

• Services include one-on-one and small group tutoring and computer-aided instruction;

• Centers are in the El Cajon and Vista branch libraries;

• Services are available at all San Diego County Library branches.

How L.E.A.R.N. Works

• Learners are matched with a trained volunteer tutor;

• Tutors are trained in learner-centered curriculum and teaching methods that help learners achieve goals important in their lives;

• Tutor/learner pairs meet twice a week for 1½ hours per session;

• L.E.A.R.N. provides materials and ongoing support;

• Tutor/learner pairs report progress on a monthly basis.