AKA:
Literacy Kansas City, Independence Literacy Council & Lee's Summit Literacy Council
Description:
Literacy KC helps low-literate adults to achieve literacy skills in the Kansas City community. Adult learners can enroll in a class to improve reading and writing skills, learn digital skills in our community computer lab, or learn strategies to increase reading in the home while earning free children's books through the Let's Read program. Additionally, adult learns can engage in creative writing workshops through Writers for Readers, a partnership with UMKC's creative writing department, or complete an accredited online high school diploma through Career Online High School in partnership with Kansas City Public Library and Mid-Continent Public Library.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
November 27, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
3036 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
Contacts
Main Email
Primary Contact
ToiSheona Thomas
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(816) 333-9332
Fax
(816) 444-6628
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Accessibility:
Accessible.
Services
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Description
Classes for adults focused on improving reading, writing, and computer skills. Classes have 10-14 students, an instructor, and tutors to help with individualized learning.
Hours
M-Th 8:30am-7:30pm, F 8:30am-1:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Adults age 16 or older with a desire to increase their reading skills
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for an appointment
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
Classes for adults focused on improving reading, writing, and computer skills. Classes have 10-14 students, an instructor, and tutors to help with individualized learning.
Hours
M-Th 8:30am-7:30pm, F 8:30am-1:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Adults age 16 or older with a desire to increase their reading skills
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for an appointment
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
Classes for adults focused on improving reading, writing, and computer skills. Classes have 10-14 students, an instructor, and tutors to help with individualized learning.
Hours
M-Th 8:30am-7:30pm, F 8:30am-1:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Adults age 16 or older with a desire to increase their reading skills
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for an appointment
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
English Language Learning classes (ELL) help students learn to communicate fluently and effectively in English.
Hours
M-Th 8:30am-7:30pm, F 8:30am-1:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Adults age 16 or older with a desire to increase their reading skills
Fees
Cost of books; scholarships are available
Intake Procedure
Call for an appointment
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
Let's Read Family REading Program is a multi-generational approach to family reading. Hour-long weekly sessions encourage families to read together with a different theme each week.
Hours
Hours vary
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Desire to increase their reading skills
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for an appointment
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
GED/Pre-HiSET (C&D Level) preparatory classes for adults focused on improving reading, writing, and computer skills. Classes have 10-14 students, an instructor, and tutors to help with individualized learning.
Hours
M-Th 8:30am-7:30pm, F 8:30am-1:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Adults age 17 or older with a desire to increase their reading skills
Fees
Cost of books; scholarships are available
Intake Procedure
Call for an appointment
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
Classes for adults focused on improving math skills.
Hours
M-Th 8:30am-7:30pm, F 8:30am-1:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Adults age 16 or older
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for an appointment
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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