There are many learning opportunities and resources in the Greater New Haven region.
They include:
Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven
Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven is a nonprofit educational organization that trains and supports volunteer tutors who provide free literacy tutoring for adults who need to improve their reading, writing, and oral communication skills. Both Basic Literacy tutoring and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) are offered. The goal is to increase the English language and life skills of adult students and their families so they can participate more fully in the economic and educational life of the community.
Junta for Progressive Action
Founded in 1969, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (JUNTA) is the oldest Latino, community-based nonprofit organization in New Haven. Its mission is to provide services, programs and advocacy that improve the social, political and economic conditions of the Latino community in Greater New Haven, while nurturing and promoting its cultural traditions as it builds bridges with other communities.
Adult Education Providers
Branford Adult Education
East Haven Adult Education
Hamden Adult Education
New Haven Adult Education
North Haven Adult Education
Valley Regional Adult Education
Wallingford Adult Education
West Haven Adult Education
New Haven Reads
The overall goal of New Haven Reads is to provide an environment where children and adults have access to free books and tutoring to increase their literacy skills and academic performance. New Haven Reads has grown from a powerful idea to a thriving center of literacy located in the Dixwell neighborhood, with additional satellite locations.
Junta for Progressive Action
Founded in 1969, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (JUNTA) is the oldest Latino, community-based nonprofit organization in New Haven. Its mission is to provide services, programs and advocacy that improve the social, political and economic conditions of the Latino community in Greater New Haven, while nurturing and promoting its cultural traditions as it builds bridges with other communities.
Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven
Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven is a nonprofit educational organization that trains and supports volunteer tutors who provide free literacy tutoring for adults who need to improve their reading, writing, and oral communication skills. Both Basic Literacy tutoring and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) are offered. The goal is to increase the English language and life skills of adult students and their families so they can participate more fully in the economic and educational life of the community.
Junta for Progressive Action
Founded in 1969, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (JUNTA) is the oldest Latino, community-based nonprofit organization in New Haven. Its mission is to provide services, programs and advocacy that improve the social, political and economic conditions of the Latino community in Greater New Haven, while nurturing and promoting its cultural traditions as it builds bridges with other communities.
Adult Education Providers
Branford Adult Education
East Haven Adult Education
Hamden Adult Education
New Haven Adult Education
North Haven Adult Education
Valley Regional Adult Education
Wallingford Adult Education
West Haven Adult Education
New Haven Adult Education
The New Haven Adult & Continuing Education Program is committed to assisting students to achieve their personal, educational, and occupational goals. Various courses are offered to effectively develop the skills which will prepare our students to fully participate in society.
Adult Education’s Goals:
- To increase cognitive and critical thinking skills
- To provide opportunities to attain a High School Diploma
- To increase English proficiency
- To offer Citizenship instruction
- To offer lifelong learning opportunities
- To inform all students of opportunities in higher education, employment, and community services
- To increase information technology skills
Workforce Alliance
Workforce Alliance, through its Board Members, Committees and Staff, works to improve the delivery of workforce services in close collaboration with business, education and training providers, and local elected officials. We serve the public through our four CTWorks Career Centers.
New Haven Reads
The overall goal of New Haven Reads is to provide an environment where children and adults have access to free books and tutoring to increase their literacy skills and academic performance. New Haven Reads has grown from a powerful idea to a thriving center of literacy located in the Dixwell neighborhood, with additional satellite locations.
Read to Grow
Read to Grow helps build children’s literacy right from the start. A statewide nonprofit organization, Read to Grow aims to motivate Connecticut parents to take an active role in their children’s literacy development beginning at birth and provides free children’s books to families and to the programs that serve them.
New Haven Adult Education
The New Haven Adult & Continuing Education Program is committed to assisting students to achieve their personal, educational, and occupational goals. Various courses are offered to effectively develop the skills which will prepare our students to fully participate in society.
Adult Education’s Goals:
- To increase cognitive and critical thinking skills
- To provide opportunities to attain a High School Diploma
- To increase English proficiency
- To offer Citizenship instruction
- To offer lifelong learning opportunities
- To inform all students of opportunities in higher education, employment, and community services
- To increase information technology skills
Concepts for Adaptive Learning
Concepts for Adaptive Learning (CfAL) has adopted a holistic framework for improving educational outcomes that includes projects and programs for students, educators, parents and the community. CfAL installs computers and computer-related equipment, integrates educational software in classrooms and homes, and trains teachers and parents.”