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If you are interested
in our services, please call (518) 234-2576
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ENROLLMENT
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Literacy Volunteers of America-Schoharie
County, Inc. serves adults (age 16 years and older) who either wish
to improve their basic reading and writing skills or learn how to
speak and understand English. LVSC provides one-on-one
instruction to residents of Schoharie County. Both Basic
Literacy (reading and writing) and English for Speakers of Other
Languages are available. |
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STUDENT POLICY -
Basic Literacy
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Literacy Volunteers of America – Schoharie County, Inc.
accepts as priority students and adults who have the greatest
barriers to literacy and who meet the following criteria:
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1. At
least sixteen (16) years of age before July 1st of any
given school year;
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2. Function
under a fifth grade level;
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3. Demonstrate a desire
to learn and a willingness to do all homework suggested by the
tutor;
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4. Need tutorial,
one-to-one or small group instruction;
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5. Need or desire to
improve job, life or leisure communication skills;
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6. Have difficulty in
attending adult basic education classes.
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Individuals who do not meet these
criteria will be considered for tutoring on a case-by-case
basis. Whenever possible, individuals who do not meet the
criteria will be referred to other appropriate agencies.
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LVA - Schoharie County, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, nationality,
religion, political belief, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
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** These
services are offered free of charge. **
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STUDENT POLICY -
English for Speakers of Other Languages
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Literacy Volunteers of America – Schoharie County, Inc.
accepts as priority students and adults who have the greatest
barriers to literacy and who meet the following criteria:
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1. At
least sixteen (16) years of age before July 1st of any
given school year;
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2. Function at low level
of conversational English (at or below level 4 ESOL)
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3. Demonstrate a desire
to learn and a willingness to do all homework suggested by the
tutor;
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4. Need tutorial,
one-to-one or small group instruction;
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5. Need or desire to
improve job, life or leisure communication skills;
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6. Have difficulty in
attending adult basic education classes.
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Individuals who do not meet these
criteria will be considered for tutoring on a case-by-case
basis. Whenever possible, individuals who do not meet the
criteria will be referred to other appropriate agencies.
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LVA - Schoharie County, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, nationality,
religion, political belief, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
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** These
services are offered free of charge. **
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