ADULT PROGRAM
Clients work one-on-one with tutors who meet with them regularly—usually once or twice a week.  These tutors are dedicated volunteers who undergo specialized training to prepare them to work effectively with adult learners and support them in achieving their literacy goals.  Since its founding, ABLE has worked with hundreds of adult learners and has provided thousands of hours of instruction, making a lasting impact on individuals and the community.

Individual reading goals are as varied as each learner.  Some want to read to their children or grandchildren, and some want to improve their writing skills.  New readers from other countries would like to increase their conversational skills.  Still others find that high levels of reading and comprehension skills are required for today's jobs. ABLE tutors encourage them to achieve their personal and employment goals.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM
Several years ago ABLE board members asked themselves a powerful question, "How can we put ourselves out of business?" That question sparked a new direction—one focused on prevention rather than intervention. From that vision, the middle school program at Thomas Jefferson and Lewis and Clark was born.  Trained volunteer tutors began working with 6th grade students to improve their reading and comprehension skills aiming to build strong foundations early and reduce the need for future remedial support.  The program has proven successful with the majority of the students making progress by the end of the school year with help from the dedicated ABLE volunteers.                           

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