Local Resources for Adult Literacy (Learning to Read), page 1
Name: Adult Literacy Advocates Contact: Gary Robertson
Phone: 225-383-1090 Address: 460 North 11th Street
E-mail: Charge: Varies by program.
Service: Instruction in literacy, adult basic education, pre-GED & GED prep, ESL
Name: Applied Literacy and Learning Contact: Bobbie Clark
Phone: 225-448-5056 Address: 3324 Florida Blvd
Charge: Fees on a sliding scale.
Service: One-on-one tutoring in math, reading, and language arts.
Name: Greater Baton Rouge Literacy Co Contact: Debbie O’Connor
Phone: 225-381-7141 Address: 564 Laurel Street
E-mail: Charge: Free.
Service: Links adults to literacy programs. Also trains volunteers and raises awareness.
Name: Louisiana State Literacy Resource Center
Phone: 225-342-3647 Address: 1201 North Third Street
E-mail: Charge: Free.
Service: Literacy information, including training, workshops, & presentations.
Name: Advocate – Educational Services
Phone: 225-388-0239 Address: 7290 Bluebonnet Blvd
E-mail: Charge: Free.
Service: Provides literacy materials and educational workshops.
Name: Altrusa Club of Baton Rouge Contact: Martie Didier
Phone: 225-275-1299 Address: 2310 Summerleaf Circle
E-mail: Charge: Unknown.
Service: This is a service club with focus on literacy.
Name: Baton Rouge Area Library Club Contact: Phyllis Heroy
Phone: 225-766-0248 Address: 5768 Hyacinth Ave
Charge: Unknown.
Service: Information about literacy and library programs in the community.
Name: Capital Area Reading Council Contact: Cory Lemoine
Phone: 225-772-4099 Address: 2040 S Acadian Thruway
E-mail: Charge: Free.
Service: This is a professional organization of teachers that promotes literacy.
Local Resources for Adult Literacy (Learning to Read), page 2
Name: East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority
Phone: 225-923-8100 Address: 4731 North Boulevard
E-mail: Charge: Free
Service: Training, classes, and subsidized housing for low-income, elderly, and disabled. Includes general education, GED, computer classes, and job prep.
Name: YWCA for Family Empowerment Contact: Kim Ferguson
Phone: 225-338-0028 Address: 5700 Florida Blvd, Suite 604
E-mail: Charge: Free.
Service: Courses on literacy, education, and parenting for families with children aged six weeks to five years. Children may stay in the Child Development Center while parents are attending classes.
Name: Baker Learning Center Contact: Ms. C. Sims
Phone: 225-775-8159 Address: 2034 Main Street, Baker, LA
Service: Teaches literacy, typing, computer skills, English, French, and Spanish. Also offers test prep for GED, ACT, SAT, GRE, ASVAB, and vo-tech entrance. Charge: Free.
Name: Christa McAuliffe Learning Center Contact: Realia Davis
Phone: 225-226-7631 Address: 12000 Goodwood Boulevard
Charge: Free for most services
Service: Basic adult education, remedial reading & math, ESL, typing, and computer classes. Also, test prep for ACT, TABE, ASVAB, civil service & employment tests.
Name: Louisiana State University Employee Development Center
Phone: 225-578-8419 Address: LSU, Facility Services Annex, Room 100 B-2
E-mail: Charge: Free
Service: Adult education and training. Open to everyone, not just LSU employees.
Name: Scotlandville Adult Learning Center Contact: Ms. C. Gamble
Phone: 225-356-1101 Address: 7515 Scenic Highway
E-mail: Charge: Free.
Service: Basic math, reading, and writing. Test prep for GED, ACT, SAT, ASVAB, & Praxis.
Name: St. Paul Adult Learning Center Contact: David Jones
Phone: 225-344-8590 Address: 3920 Gus Young Ave
E-mail: Charge: Free for most services.
Service: Adult education, GED classes, life skills, & job skills.