Partnership updates.
Last summer, Literacy DuPage moved into COD's Continuing Education office suite at the College's main campus.
Learners and tutors now have access to many of the College's resources such as easy enrollment in COD classes, access to the library and library cards, access to COD's Career Services office, and a seamless transition to additional education opportunities.
Throughout the fall semester, Literacy DuPage assumed responsibility of COD's People Educating People or PEP program for students enrolled in
ABE/HSE/ ELA classes
. Although we have taken over responsibility, the COD staff continues to be supportive and involved.
What is in store for 2020?
Through this partnership, Literacy DuPage learners will continue to receive free, personalized tutoring, but with access to even more resources and possibilities, such as student registration and services. We are excited to continue program development together for increased student support, through s
haring volunteer, staff and college resources, and deepening tutoring experiences with the College’s literacy educators and Literacy DuPage tutors
.
Both students enrolled in classroom instruction and learners in the one-on-one tutoring program will have expanded access to tutoring resources inside and outside of the classroom.
We are ecstatic to expand this relationship and are incredibly optimistic about our partnership’s potential to reach more learners, volunteers, and donors.
Growing PEP.
The People Educating People or PEP program is a unique program where tutors help COD's Adult Education Instructors in their ABE/HSE/ ELA classes. Tutors are present during the classes and provide support to both instructors and students. Due to the nature of the classes, tutors can help in reading, math, or ELA classes.
The Literacy DuPage point of contact for the PEP program is Lauren Nadolski. Lauren is also an instructor at COD. We are glad she is on our team and know she will do a wonderful job managing the program.
Currently, there are 63 tutors in the PEP program. We are
thankful for each tutor as they have had a tremendous effect on the lives of many students. They make a huge difference in DuPage County!