Year of the Learner

Year of the Learner is our restructured literacy program that is leaner-focused and provides a path for learning that addresses the needs of all learners and reflects the diverse curriculum necessary to serve native English speakers and second language learners. The Escondido Public Library Literacy Services offers free, confidential tutoring to English-speaking adults (16 years or older) to improve their reading, writing, math, or basic computer skills. Adults request literacy services from many different walks of life. We work with the roles and goals of the adult in tailoring a program that will assist them in their life experiences:

• One-on-one tutoring with a matched tutor

• Small learning communities

• Specialized workshops

• Book discussion groups 1-2 times a week

• Families for Literacy Program (adult learners with preschool children)
  
  Within the Year of the Learner program there is an orientation to help Learners with goal setting and behavior modification before they get started in the program.  

We provide literacy services in four locations:

• Main Library - Myrna Montano, Adult Literacy
  239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido, CA 92025
  (760) 747-2233
   

• Branch Library, Robin Parker, Families for Literacy
  2245 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92027
  (760) 839-6257
   

• Computer Lab
  247 S. Kalmia St., Escondido, CA 92025
  (760) 747-2233
   

• Literacy Annex
  200 S. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
  (760) 747-3278

English As A Second Language (ESL)

This program assists language learners to achieve their goal of learning the English language. ESL classes begin each September and January with morning and evening classes. These eight week classes are conducted at our main library or at the literacy Annex.

Contact Myrna Montano at (760) 747-2233 for more information.

 

Learn to Read - Tutoring

If you or someone you know are interested in tutoring, please contact Myrna Montaño in the Literacy Department on the second floor office in the Main Library or by calling (760) 747-2233.