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A Bit of able HISTORY of Adult Basic Literacy Education (ABLE)
Adult Basic Literacy Education (ABLE) was established in 1985 with the goal of promoting literacy in Jefferson City and the surrounding communities.
At that time, state and federal sources revealed significant numbers of functionally illiterate individuals in the area
as well as increasing numbers of high school dropouts.
To address this issue, ABLE began recruiting and training
volunteers to tutor and offering classes to help adults over the age of 16 and not currently enrolled in school to improve their reading ability.
In 1989, ABLE became a United Way Agency. The majority of funding for ABLE is derived from the yearly Used Book Sale held in March partnering with the Missouri River Regional Library with additional assistance from United Way.
At that time, state and federal sources revealed significant numbers of functionally illiterate individuals in the area
as well as increasing numbers of high school dropouts.
To address this issue, ABLE began recruiting and training
volunteers to tutor and offering classes to help adults over the age of 16 and not currently enrolled in school to improve their reading ability.
In 1989, ABLE became a United Way Agency. The majority of funding for ABLE is derived from the yearly Used Book Sale held in March partnering with the Missouri River Regional Library with additional assistance from United Way.
IT'S FREE.
ABLE charges no fees for any of its services or supplies for students.
IT'S FOR ADULTS.
Anyone 16 years of age or older and not in school may participate in the ABLE program.
IT'S PERSONALIZED.
Each student has his/her own tutor. Tutors teach one-on-one. Sessions are private and arranged
to meet the schedules of the student and teacher.
IT'S CONFIDENTIAL.
All student information is kept confidential.
IT'S CENTRALLY LOCATED.
~ 308 E. High St. Suite 203 ~
The ABLE office is located on the Jeff Tran bus line
SPECIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM.
Select 6th graders at Thomas Jefferson and Lewis and Clark middle schools
meet with ABLE volunteer tutors for one-on-one tutoring sessions during the
school day on-site.
ABLE charges no fees for any of its services or supplies for students.
IT'S FOR ADULTS.
Anyone 16 years of age or older and not in school may participate in the ABLE program.
IT'S PERSONALIZED.
Each student has his/her own tutor. Tutors teach one-on-one. Sessions are private and arranged
to meet the schedules of the student and teacher.
IT'S CONFIDENTIAL.
All student information is kept confidential.
IT'S CENTRALLY LOCATED.
~ 308 E. High St. Suite 203 ~
The ABLE office is located on the Jeff Tran bus line
SPECIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM.
Select 6th graders at Thomas Jefferson and Lewis and Clark middle schools
meet with ABLE volunteer tutors for one-on-one tutoring sessions during the
school day on-site.