Siena Literacy Center offers Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.  Tutor/Adult Learner partners meet at the Center once a week for an hour and a half.  Partners meet weekly until the learner reaches his or her goals.  Tutoring is offered free of charge, following a $10 registration fee and purchase of the learner workbook.  However, Siena Literacy Center will not deny services to learners regardless of ability to pay.  We are committed to serve learners without regard to age, income, ethnicity, or citizenship status.

Adult Basic Education (ABE) program is for English-speaking adults who read or do math at an eighth grade level or below.  The Laubach Way to Reading® (LWR) method has proved effective for many of the Center’s adult learners; 65% move up a grade level or two within one year of beginning the program.

English as a Second Language (ESL) program is for non-English-speaking adults who wish to improve their conversation, reading, and writing skills.  Learners may prepare for the U.S. citizenship interview and test.

Resources
Siena Literacy Center offers private learning space, an extensive resource library, and a technology room fully-equipped with personal computers and educational software.