Free Reading/Literacy Classes* - Summer

Classes are for native and non-native speakers of English who wish to improve their reading. Lead teachers direct trained tutors to help students develop reading, writing, and/or math skills.
• Students must be at least 16 years old and not currently enrolled in high school.
• Literacy students may not enroll in a Bridges class.
• Students may take one free reading class per term and one ESL class, if needed.
• Classes may be canceled at particular sites due to low enrollment.

Au Pairs
Per ICCB (Illinois Community College Board) regulations, au pairs are required to take post-secondary classes and cannot enroll in Oakton’s free Reading classes. They may, however, enroll in the College’s low-cost tuition classes.
For more information call 847.635.1426.

*Classes are funded by the Illinois Community College Board, the Office of the Secretary of State and the Illinois State Library.

**Per ICCB (Illinois Community College Board) regulations, au pairs are required to take post-secondary classes and cannot enroll in Oakton’s free Reading/Literacy classes (including Bridges). Au Pairs may however, enroll in the college low cost tuition classes. For more information, call 847.635.1426.

FREE READING/LITERACY CLASSES

Evening Classes

Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood, Des Plaines
Registration: Thursday, June 27, 6:15 pm
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:15-9:15 pm
First Class: Tuesday, July 2

Oakton Community College
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room B110, Skokie
Registration: Wednesday, June 26, 6 pm
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 6 - 9 pm
First Class: Monday, July 1

Daytime Classes

Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood, Des Plaines
Registration: Wednesday, June 26, 9:15 am
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 9:15 am -12:15 pm
First Class: Monday, July 1

Glenview Public Library
1930 Glenview Road, Glenview
Registration: Thursday, June 27, 9:15 am
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15 am -12:15 pm
First Class: Tuesday, July 2

Oakton Community College
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room B110, Skokie
Registration: Wednesday, June 26, 9:30 am
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 am-12:15 pm
First Class: Monday, July 1

Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton St., Skokie
Registration: Thursday, June 27, 9:15 am
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15 am-12:15 pm
First Class: Tuesday, July 2

Saturday Classes

Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton Street, Skokie
Registration: Saturday, June 30, 9 am
Class Meets: Saturday, 9 am-12 pm
First Class: Saturday, July 7

Lincolnwood Public Library
4000 West Pratt Avenue, Lincolnwood
Registration: Saturday, June 29, 9 am
Class Meets: Saturday, 9 am-12 pm
First Class: Saturday, July 13

Bridges to Academic Reading and Writing

About the Program
Classes are for adults whose native language is not English and who speak at an intermediate level of English. Classes focus on developing reading and writing skills necessary to pursue GED or college classes.
• Bridges students may not enroll in a Reading class.
• Students may take one Bridges and/or ESL class.

Au Pairs
Per ICCB (Illinois Community College Board) regulations, au pairs are required to take post-secondary classes and cannot enroll in Oakton’s free Bridges classes. They may, however, enroll in the College’s low-cost tuition classes.

For more information call 847.635.1426.

Evening Classes

Oakton Community College (Reading)
7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Room A211, Skokie
Class Meets: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:30 -9:30 pm
Registration and First Class: Wednesday, May 29, 6:30 pm
 

Daytime Classes

Oakton Community College (Reading)
7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Room A211, Skokie
Registration: Thursday, June 27, 9:30 am
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
First Class: Tuesday, July 2

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Drop-in Computer Lab

Open only to students enrolled in Oakton’s free ESL, Literacy, GED, and Bridges classes. Practice English or Math skills on the computer with the help of an instructor. Nine (9) seats available on a first come/first served basis.

Location: Oakton Community College, Room A210, Skokie Campus

Days and times: Monday/Wednesday, 9:30 am-12 pm; Tuesdays, 6:30-9 pm.

Availability Dates: Monday, July 1-August 15, 2013

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