Who We Are

We are part of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Department (AEFL) at Clatsop Community College.

AEFL runs the GED and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in Astoria, Seaside and Clatskanie. The AEFL department runs SEA Services where students can find extra help in all subject areas.

What We Do

One component of our department is the Volunteer Literacy Tutor program. We’re here to help people who can’t enroll in school because of long work hours, have no transportation or lack childcare.

Volunteers

We find volunteers who meet with and instruct adults who need basic training in English, reading, writing and math. We train volunteer tutors how to instruct an ESL student. Sometimes tutors work with native English speakers who have asked us for help to upgrade their reading and math skills.

The Outreach Literacy Program develops and compiles curriculum for adult education classes. We also direct people to services at the college and in the community and provide study materials to students. We advocate for education issues and train volunteers to participate in literacy efforts in our community.