Yesterday, Megan, Beth, and I met with Vickie Merrifield Coordinator of the DMACC’s Adult Literacy Center. I’ve included a description of their services below.
The ALC at DMACC is available for adults who need to improve their reading, writing, and/or speaking skills, as long as an appropriate volunteer is available. We serve adults with dyslexia and/or learning disabilities and new Iowans who can speak English but need to learn to read and write English. Our students enroll because they want to complete high school education, enroll in community college, read to their children, find a job – or a better job, and be more independent. New literacy coaches will receive 2 hours of in-class training and additional online and in-person support in our office on Urban
campus. Volunteer literacy coaches provide one-on-one tutoring for 1 to 1 ½ hours once or twice a week. Coaches are asked to make a one year commitment. Computer-based instruction facilitates learning for both adult students and their volunteer literacy coach. Our literacy coaches meet with their student on any DMACC Campus, at area libraries or other convenient public locations.
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Call Vickie Merrifield at 515-248-7517
Or email vlmerrifield@dmacc.edu