Services
Literacy New York (LNY) is a unique organization.
We support providers who directly serve those with literacy needs.
We work with a network of literacy providers who deliver high-quality, individualized, one-to-one, small group tutoring, and classroom instruction to New York residents with low literacy levels and to English language learners. LNY offers specific support for programs utilizing well-trained, well-supported volunteers to deliver instruction.
Our goal is to ensure that those who need literacy services, regardless of where they live in New York, have access to well-organized and high quality literacy and English language instruction.
Put simply, Literacy New York...
- Provides access and empowerment for New York state residents with literacy needs.
- Builds the capacity of adult literacy providers in New York State through training, technical assistance, resources and support.
- Ensures the effective delivery of quality adult literacy services in New York State.
- Employs the great strengths of volunteers at all levels of programming.
- Advocates for adult literacy at the state and national level.
- Implements new and emerging techniques in addressing adult literacy including Online Tutor Training
- Supports English Language Learners in their work to master English.
For more information about the Regional Adult Education Networks (RAENs), please click the link below:
The literacy providers we support:
- Accommodate adult students through flexible instruction that matches their schedules, their lifestyles and individual learning abilities.
- Serve a diverse range of learners, many of whom read at the lowest levels—below the fourth grade level.
- Work with learners who face multiple barriers including learning disabilities and limited English language skills.
- Offer help with reading, writing, math, computer literacy, high school equivalency, workforce training, job certifications and many other student centered goals.
- Deliver English language instruction for non-native English speakers.
- Use evidence based and contextualized learning strategies.
- Collaborate with partner providers to access outside resources that may be needed.
- Comply with the rigorous requirements of the New York State Reporting System.
