Teton Literacy Program provides literacy education and resources to open doors for individuals and families to achieve their personal, professional, and academic goals, as contributing members of our community.

Spurred by the request of a Jackson Hole woman who admitted that she had never learned to read, two local women formed a volunteer agency and wrote for a Volunteers In Service To America (VISTA) grant to support a program to teach basic literacy skills in 1992. Since that time, the changing demographics of the Teton County community created a constant demand not only for basic adult literacy services, but also for English as a Second Language (ESL). Each year, greater numbers of new immigrants from across the globe seek our services to help them acquire the English skills needed to succeed in their new home. In order to break down the language barries in Jackson, TLP now offers various levels of Spanish classes. The Teton Literacy Program has also added services to promote academic excellence and ensuring that all children can read by the third grade by working with Teton County School District #1.

SUPPORT US

Please support us by making a donation today!

OUR OFFERINGS

• Tutoring services to promote Reading and Writing For Native English-Language Speakers
• Adult English Classes (ESL Focused)—Classroom Format
• Children’s Literacy Programs, the I Can! Book Project, and America Reads.
• Ongoing One-on-One Tutoring
• Adult and Children Spanish classes
• Parent Workshops on comprehension, fluency and vocabulary.

Each year, hundreds of learners come through our doors seeking the tools for success that are only available to those who can read, write, speak, and understand English. Our commitment to our learners and to the vision of the founders keeps our results measurable and our programs vital. We welcome you to learn more about our history, meet our board of directors, view our local and national friends in literacy, and peruse our 2004 and 2005 Annual Reports.

OUR STAFF

Glenda McNichols, Executive Director
Valley Peters, Director of Adult Programs
Noel Whitney, Youth Program Director
Bille Metzger, Coordinator of La Puerta Abierta Family Literacy Program
Mareike Fitz , Adult ESL Coordinator

CONTACT US

Teton Literacy Program
1715 High School Rd. #260
PO Box 465
Jackson, WY 83001
PHONE (307) 733-9242
FAX (307) 733-9086
info@tetonliteracy.org

Need directions? Please call our office.

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