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Platte Valley Literacy

Adult Basic Education Instruction

Available at the Columbus Public Library, 2nd Floor.

Provided by
Platte Valley Literacy Association
and Central Community College, Columbus, NE

Guided self-study for GED preparation, English as a Second Language Classes (including citizenship preparation), and one-on-one tutoring for adults available. Trained educators support students' individual educational goals.

GED testing is offered through
Central Community College.

Jolene Hake, PVLA Executive Director
Aditha McLaughlin, ABE Coordinator
Call (402)564-5196 for more information.

GED Classes:

Monday, Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon, and 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
lunes, miercoles, 10 a.m. to noon, and 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

ESL Classes:

Monday, Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon, and 4 - 6 p.m.
lunes, miercoles, 10 a.m. to noon, and 4 - 6 p.m.

Family Literacy activities for families with children ages 3-10 are sponsored by Platte Valley Literacy Association Li-BEAR-y School at no charge. Theresa Wachal, Family School Coordinator, welcomes teen and adult volunteers to assist families to "Be Enthusiastic About Reading" in the children's room of the Library. More information

Platte Valley Literacy Association, a community based United Way agency; recruits, trains, and supports volunteers who wish to tutor adults or assist the Family Literacy program at the Columbus Public Library. Volunteers of all ages are welcome! Contact Lois Bertsch, Coordinator of Volunteers, 564-5196.

Platte Valley Literacy Association and Central Community College/ABE staff believe that "literacy is the ability of an individual to use reading, speaking, writing, and computational skills in everyday situations...We recognize literacy as an integral element in the broader goals of economic opportunity and security, social justice, and dignity." (Literacy Volunteers of America)