People's Resource
Center (PRC)
Megan Bradshaw
Learning Center
201 Naperville Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Pam Knight,
Maryanna Milton,
Adult and Family
Literacy Co-Directors
Phone: (630) 682-5402
Fax: (630) 682-5412
More Information:
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Overview
The PRC Adult & Family Literacy Program develops English as a Second Language (ESL) and adult basic academic skills, improves opportunities for employment and self-sufficiency, and strengthens family and community relationships. As a result, the PRC clients participate more effectively in the larger community and society.
The program provides classroom, small group and one-on-one ESL instruction at a location and time convenient for students and volunteers. The flexibility inherent to this program allows exceptional assistance to those who might otherwise be unable to get training they need. The Literacy program also connects students to additional social services and educational opportunities.
Impact / Accomplishments
- 500 students per year
- Students from over 20 countries
- Flexible times and locations in DuPage County
- More than 100 volunteer tutors
- Volunteer training and workshops
- Most students work, but are from extremely low income homes.
- More than 80 students on waiting list
- Cost of $365 per student per year
Services Provided
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Tutorials (one-on-one or small group sessions)
Through trained volunteers, students learn:
- English
- Basic Reading and Writing
- Math Skills
- GED Test Preparation (English and Spanish)
- Citizenship Test Preparation
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Classes (variety of classes, times, locations)
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College of DuPage ESL Classes
- Partnering with COD
- Registration 3 times per year
- Meet at PRC, Wheaton
- Child play area
- Multi-level classes
- AM and PM
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Headstart Parent ESL/Computer Classes
- Partnering with Lifelink Headstart
- October - May
- Meet at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wheaton
- Multi-level for ESL and Computer
- Transportation provided
- Child care provided
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Hamdard Women's ESL Class
- Partnering with Hamdard
- Multi-level ESL and computer classes for South Asian women
- Mondays at Hamdard in Addison
- Children welcome
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Saturday Chats
- Informal Conversation Classes
- Saturday mornings at PRC
- Children welcome
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Ways You Can Help
The PRC Adult and Family Literacy Program's success relies on the contributions of generous people willing to share their time, talents and resources. There are several key ways in which to help:
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Tutors (free training/support/materials
- Child play area
- Classroom assistance
- Administrative assistance
See volunteer information.
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Donations:
- Books (new or gently used)
- Classroom materials (notebooks, pens, dry erase boards and markers)
- Sponsor a student ($365 per year)
- Other financial contributions
See donation information.
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Thanks to our Program Partners
Providing safe, comfortable locations and volunteers
- Bridgeway Community Church
- College of DuPage
- Hamdard Center
- Libaries of -- Addison, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Naperville, Villa Park, Westmont, West Chicago and Wheaton
- LifeLink Head Start
- St. Isidore's Church
- St. Paul Lutheran Church
Student Comments
"I can get medical care through the medical system. I understand and use English at doctor's appointments."
"I speak English with my son's friends' mothers."
"I can speak on the phone better and use English at work."
"I'm attending classes at the College of DuPage and I'm going to get my G.E.D."
If you have any questions, or are interested in helping, please contact
Pam Knight or Maryanna Milton
Literacy Directors Pam Knight and Maryanna Milton receive a check for $6,000 for their program from Secretary of State Jesse White.
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