OLN Directory

Address:	1331 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone:	216-436-2223
Fax:	216-436-2261
Contact:	Catherine Thomas
Email:	clevelandreads@uws.org
Web Site:	http://www.clevelandreads.org
Office Hours:	M-F 8am-5pm
Operating Months:	Open all year
Conditions:	None
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	Tutor training, Referrals
Methods Used:	N/A
Literacy Levels:	N/A
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	N/A
Volunteers:	Tutors
Tutor Training:	Regular monthly training & other as requested
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	N/A
Additional Sites:	0
Other Co. Served:	None

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City Schools

Address:	14780 Superior Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Phone:	216-371-7138
Fax:	216-371-6402
Contact:	Paula Kertes
Email:	p_kertes@staff.chuh.org
Web Site:	http://www.chuh.org/able
Office Hours:	M-F 8:00am-4:30pm
Operating Months:	Open all months except June
Conditions:	At least 18 years old; 16 if formally withdrawn from school
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	ESOL, GED, WPL, Life Skills, Computer, LD, Job, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	CAI, Classroom, Small Grp, Cooperative Learning, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	A, *B, C
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	N/A
Volunteers:	Classroom Aides, Tutors
Tutor Training:	6 hrs. initial training on adult learner needs & teaching techniques
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	TABE, GED practice test, GED, BEST, portfolio
Additional Sites:	6
Other Co. Served:	Ashtabula, Lake, Summit, Geauga

Cleveland Municipal Schools

Adult and Continuing Education

Address:	4600 Detroit Ave., Max Hayes Annex, Cleveland, OH, 44102
Phone:	216-631-2885
Fax:	216-631-3692
Contact:	Erika Botsch
Email:	botscher@cmsdnet.net
Web Site:	http://cmsdnet.net/schools/other/adulted
Office Hours:	M-F 8:30am-6:00pm
Operating Months:	Open all year
Conditions:	At least 18 years old; 16 if formally withdrawn from school
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	ESOL, GED, FL, WPL, Parenting, Classroom, Youth, Program Support, Life Skills, LD, Job, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	CAI, Classroom, Small Grp, Peer Tutoring, Cooperative Learning, Laubach, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	A, * B, C
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	Child Care, LD Screening
Volunteers:	Classroom Aides, Intake/Referral, Office Support, Tutors
Tutor Training:	9 hrs. initial training; ongoing training
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	Challenger, READ, SORT, TABE, WRAT, GED Practice Test, GED
Additional Sites:	39
Other Co. Served:	None

Creative Education Institute A-Z Program

Address:	120 N. Main St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Phone:	440-893-9992
Fax:	440-247-9049
Contact:	Carole Richards
Email:
Web Site:
Office Hours:	M-F 8:30am-5:30pm
Operating Months:	Open all year
Conditions:	Must be on public assistance & live in Glenville/Collinwood or Kinsman
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	Program Support, Job Retention, Job Placement, Life Skills, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	Small Grp, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	*A, B
Student Fees:	Fee Charged
Support Services:	Child Care, Free Transp.
Volunteers:	Tutors
Tutor Training:	Training occurs in the classroom for aides
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	NCTSSAT
Additional Sites:	0
Other Co. Served:	None

Cuyahoga County Community College

Address:	4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills, OH 44122
Phone:	216-987-2136
Fax:	216-987-2139
Contact:	Shirley Kowalski
Email:	shirley.kowalski@tri-c.edu
Web Site:	http://www.tri-c.edu
Office Hours:	M-F 8:30am-5pm; Sat 9am-1pm
Operating Months:	Open all year
Conditions:	At least 18 years old; 16 if formally withdrawn from school
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	ESOL, GED, WPL, Youth, Program Support, Computer, LD, Job, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	CAI, Classroom, Small Grp, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	A, *B, C
Student Fees:	Fee Charged
Support Services:	Child Care
Volunteers:	Classroom Aides, Office Support, Tutors
Tutor Training:	2 - 4 hour initial training sessions
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	TABE, GED practice test, GED, BEST, Portfolio
Additional Sites:	6
Other Co. Served:	Surrounding

Cuyahoga County Public Library

Learning Resource Center

Address:	5225 Library Ln., Maple Heights, OH 44137
Phone:	216-475-5000
Fax:	216-587-7284
Contact:	Mark Faldowski
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.cuyahogalibrary.org
Office Hours:	M-Th 9am-9pm; 9am-5:30pm FSat; 1-5pm Sun. during school yr.
Operating Months:	Open all year
Conditions:	None
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	ESOL, GED, FL, Job, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	Laubach, LVA
Literacy Levels:	A, *B
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	N/A
Volunteers:
Tutor Training:	Training through Project: LEARN
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	Challenger, GED practice test
Additional Sites:	0
Other Co. Served:	None

Dyslexia Services

Address:	14701 Detroit Ave #700, Lakewood, OH 44107
Phone:	216-226-8803
Fax:	216-226-8802
Contact:	Stephanie M. Gordon
Email:
Web Site:
Office Hours:	M-F 7:00am-7:00pm
Operating Months:	Open all year
Conditions:	Adults and children with dyslexia
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	Dyslexia, LD
Methods Used:	Orton-Gillingham Multisensory, Lindamood, Wilson, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	A, B, *C
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	Language Therapy
Volunteers:	Not Used
Tutor Training:	N/A
Tutor Fees:	N/A
Assessment Tests:	WRAT, Gray Oral and Silent Reading Pasage Test
Additional Sites:	0
Other Co. Served:	Huron, Summit, Sandusky

East Cleveland City Schools Adult Education

Address:	15305 Terrace Rd, East Cleveland, OH 44112
Phone:	216-268-6491
Fax:	216-268-7968
Contact:	John Buckner
Email:	vnewbill@east-cleveland.k12.oh.us jbuckner@east-cleveland.k12.oh.us
Web Site:
Office Hours:	Varies (Contact Office)
Operating Months:	Open all year
Conditions:	At least 18 years old; 16 if formally withdrawn from school
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	GED, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	CAI, Classroom, Small Grp, Laubach, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	A, *B C
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	N/A
Volunteers:	Classroom Aides, Tutors
Tutor Training:	2 hrs. initial training, 3 Laubach sessions, plus 2 workshops
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	TABE, GED Practice Test
Additional Sites:	2
Other Co. Served:	None

El Barrio

Address:	2001 W. 65th St., Cleveland, OH 44102
Phone:	216-281-0109
Fax:	216-961-9980
Contact:	Yolando Figeroa
Email:
Web Site:
Office Hours:	M-F 8:30am-4:30pm; 6:30-9pm
Operating Months:	Open all year
Conditions:	At least 18 years old; 16 if formally withdrawn from school
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	ESOL, Computer, Life Skills, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	Classroom, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	*A, B, C
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	Child Care
Volunteers:	Child Care, Tutors
Tutor Training:	2 hrs. initial training, plus quarterly workshop; mentoring
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	TABE, GED practice test
Additional Sites:	0
Other Co. Served:	None

Euclid City Schools

Community Education Department

Address:	651 E. 222 St., Euclid, OH 44123
Phone:	216-797-5006
Fax:	216-797-2919
Contact:	Monica Vitas
Email:	dtekieli@euclid.k12.oh.us
Web Site:	http://www.euclidcommed.org
Office Hours:	M-F 8am-4:30pm
Operating Months:	Open all months except June, July, and August
Conditions:	At least 18 years old; 17 if formally withdrawn from school
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	ESOL, GED, WPL, Computer, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	CAI, Classroom, Small Grp, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	A, B, *C
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	N/A
Volunteers:	Tutors
Tutor Training:	Training through Cleveland Reads plus 4 hrs. provided in-house
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	TABE, WRAT, GED practice test, GED, Portfolio
Additional Sites:	2
Other Co. Served:	Lake

Fatima Family Center

Address:	6600 Lexington Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103
Phone:	216-391-1655
Fax:
Contact:	Mrs. L. Ray
Email:
Web Site:
Office Hours:	M-F 8:30am-7pm
Operating Months:	Open all year
Conditions:	At least 18 years old
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	ESOL, GED, WPL, Parenting, Life Skills, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	Classroom, Small Grp, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	*B, C
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	N/A
Volunteers:	Office Support, Tutors
Tutor Training:	2 hrs. initial training on tutoring techniques & office orientation
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	TABE, WRAT, GED practice test, GED, Ohio Proficiency Pract. Test
Additional Sites:	0
Other Co. Served:	None

Friendly Inn Settlement, Inc.

Address:	2382 Unwin Rd., Cleveland, OH 44104
Phone:	216-431-7656
Fax:	216-431-8189
Contact:	Geraldine H. Burns, Director
Email:	fish2@acclink.com
Web Site:
Office Hours:	M-F 9am-6pm
Operating Months:	Open all year
Conditions:	N/A
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	FL, Parenting, Youth, Program Support, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	Small Grp, Computer Lab
Literacy Levels:	A, *B, C
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	N/A
Volunteers:	Classroom Aides, Tutors
Tutor Training:	Varies
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	WRAT, GED practice test
Additional Sites:	0
Other Co. Served:	None

Garfield Heights Community Center

Address:	13455 Dressler Rd., Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Phone:	216-662-8039
Fax:	216-662-1543
Contact:	Lana Benton
Email:	pwms48@aol.com
Web Site:
Office Hours:	M-Th 9am-5pm
Operating Months:	Open all year
Conditions:	At least 18 years old; 16 if in LEAP or officially withdrawn from school
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	ESOL, GED, FL, Program Support, Life Skills, LD, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	CAI, Classroom, Small Grp, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	A, *B, C
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	Child Care
Volunteers:	Classroom Aides, Tutors
Tutor Training:	12 hrs. initial training
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	TABE, GED practice test, BEST
Additional Sites:	4
Other Co. Served:	None

International Services Center

Address:	1836 Euclid Ave. #200, Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone:	216-781-4560
Fax:
Contact:	Karin Wishner
Email:
Web Site:
Office Hours:	M-F 8:30am-5pm
Operating Months:	Open all year
Conditions:	At least 16 years old; no F-1 visa students
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	ESOL
Methods Used:	Classroom, Small Grp, Variety, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	*A, B, C
Student Fees:	Fee Charged, Free for Refugees
Support Services:	Free Transp.
Volunteers:	Office Support, Tutors
Tutor Training:	Individualized, length varies
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	BEST
Additional Sites:	0
Other Co. Served:	None

Jewish Community Center

Address:	1750 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland Heights, OH 44115
Phone:	216-566-9200
Fax:	216-861-1230
Contact:	Adam Tennen
Email:	atennen@jcfcleve.org
Web Site:
Office Hours:	M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
Operating Months:	Open all year
Conditions:	50 and older
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	ESOL, Citizenship, Computer
Methods Used:	CAI, Classroom, Small Grp, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	A, *B, C
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	Citizenship
Volunteers:	Classroom Aides, Tutors
Tutor Training:	University Interns
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	BEST, Kansas Comp
Additional Sites:	0
Other Co. Served:	None

Lakewood City Schools ABLE

Address:	1456 Warren Rd., Lakewood, OH 44107
Phone:	216-227-5165
Fax:	216-529-4464
Contact:	Terry Hamovitch
Email:	terry.hamovitch@lakewood.k12.oh.us
Web Site:
Office Hours:	M-F 8:30am-5pm
Operating Months:	Open all months except July and August
Conditions:	At least 18 years old; 17 if formally withdrawn from school
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	ESOL, GED, Computer, Job, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	CAI, Classroom, Small Grp, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	A, *B, C
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	Bus Pass
Volunteers:	Classroom Aides, Tutors
Tutor Training:	Instructor trains
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	TABE, GED practice test, GED, BEST, Kansas Comp, Portfolio
Additional Sites:	4
Other Co. Served:	None

Mayfield City Schools ABLE/GED

Address:	6116 Wilson Mills Rd., Mayfield Village, OH 44143
Phone:	440-995-6771
Fax:	440-995-6775
Contact:	Lorraine Gabor
Email:	lgabor@mayfeild.k12.oh.us
Web Site:
Office Hours:	M-F 9:00am-1pm
Operating Months:	Open all months except June, July, and August
Conditions:	At least 18 years old; 16 if formally withdrawn from school
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	ESOL, GED, Career Devel., Life Skills, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	CAI, Classroom, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	A, *B, C
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	N/A
Volunteers:	Intake/Referral, Tutors
Tutor Training:	6-8 hours
Tutor Fees:	N/A
Assessment Tests:	TABE, GED practice test, GED, BEST
Additional Sites:	0
Other Co. Served:	Lake, Geauga

Merrick House Literacy Program

Address:	1050 Starkweather Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone:	216-771-5077
Fax:	216-771-8030
Contact:	Maureen Luehrs-Kenney
Email:	merrickhouse@visn.net
Web Site:
Office Hours:	M-F 8:30am-6:00pm
Operating Months:	Open all year
Conditions:
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	GED, Parenting, Computer, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	Small Grp, Individualized instruction, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	A, *B, C
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	Child Care
Volunteers:	Tutors
Tutor Training:
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	GED practice test, GED
Additional Sites:	1
Other Co. Served:	None

North Coast Education Services

Address:	120 N. Main St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Phone:	440-247-1622
Fax:	440-247-9049
Contact:	Kate Lenz
Email:	nets198@yahoo.com
Web Site:	http://www.northcoasted.com
Office Hours:	M-F 8:30am-5:00pm
Operating Months:	Open all year
Conditions:	BVR & BWC Clients
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	ESOL, GED, WPL, Youth, Program Support, Tutoring all subjects, Individualized Programs, LD, MRDD, Job, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	Classroom, Small Grp, Richards Read Systematic Language, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	*A, B, C
Student Fees:	Fee Charged
Support Services:	N/A
Volunteers:	Not Used
Tutor Training:	N/A
Tutor Fees:	N/A
Assessment Tests:	WRAT, GED Practice Test, North Coast Tutoring Services Skills Assessment Technique (NCTSSAT)
Additional Sites:	3
Other Co. Served:	Lake, Geauga, Summit, Portage, Lorain, Medina

North Olmsted Adult Basic Education/Citizenship Preparation

Address:	27253 Butternut Ridge Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070
Phone:	440-779-3522
Fax:	440-779-3545
Contact:	Gregory Birney
Email:	gbirne@leeca.org
Web Site:	http://www.nolmsted.k12.oh.us/adulted
Office Hours:	M-F 8:30am-5pm
Operating Months:	Open all months except June, July, and August
Conditions:	At least 18 years old; 16 if formally withdrawn from school
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	ESOL, GED, FL, Computer, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	CAI, Classroom, Small Grp
Literacy Levels:	A, B, C
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	Free Transp.
Volunteers:	Classroom Aides, Intake/Referral, Office Support, Tutors
Tutor Training:	On-site training
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	TABE, GED practice test, Textbook Assessments, BEST, Portfolio
Additional Sites:	2
Other Co. Served:	Lorain

Parma City Schools ABLE

Address:	6726 Ridge Rd, Parma, OH 44129
Phone:	440-885-8339
Fax:	440-885-8307
Contact:	Susan Sheehan
Email:	susanshee@parma.k12.oh.us
Web Site:	http://www.parmacityschools.org
Office Hours:	M-F 8am-4pm
Operating Months:	Open all year
Conditions:	At least 18 years old; 16 if formally withdrawn from school
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	ESOL, GED, FL, WPL, Parenting, Computer, LD, Job, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	CAI, Classroom, Small Grp, Laubach, LVA, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	A, *B, C
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	Child Care, V/H Screening, LD Screening
Volunteers:	Tutors
Tutor Training:	6 hr. training using Laubach & LVA methodology
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	SORT, TABE, Slosson, WRAT, GED practice test, GED, BEST, Tech & Int, Kansas Comp, Portfolio, Tech
Additional Sites:	8
Other Co. Served:	None

Polaris Career Center

Address:	7285 Old Oak Blvd., Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Phone:	440-891-7647
Fax:	440-243-3952
Contact:	ABLE Office
Email:	jbergstr@polaris.edu
Web Site:
Office Hours:	Answering Machine
Operating Months:	Open all months except July and August
Conditions:	At least 18 years old; 16 if formally withdrawn from school
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	ESOL, GED, WPL, Computer, Job, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	CAI, Classroom, Small Grp, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	A, *B, C
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	N/A
Volunteers:	Classroom Aides, Intake/Referral, Office Support, Tutors
Tutor Training:	Volunteer in-service plus observation and mentoring with class instructor
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	API, Challenger, TABE, GED practice test, Tech & Int, BEST, Kansas Comp, Portfolio, Tech
Additional Sites:	0
Other Co. Served:	Medina, Lorain

Project: LEARN, Inc.

Address:	2728 Euclid Ave. Suite #200, Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone:	216-621-9483
Fax:	216-696-5637
Contact:	Robert Bivins
Email:	rbivins@projectlearn.org
Web Site:	http://www.projectlearn.org
Office Hours:	M-F 8:30am-5:00pm
Operating Months:	Open all year
Conditions:	At least 18 years old; 16 if formally withdrawn from school
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	ESOL, GED, WPL, Corections Education, Life Skills, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	CAI, Classroom, Small Grp, Laubach, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	*A, B
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	N/A
Volunteers:	Classroom Aides, Office Support, Tutors
Tutor Training:	10 hrs., 2 Laubach sessions plus ongoing training as needed
Tutor Fees:	Training Fee
Assessment Tests:	Challenger, TABE, WRAT, GED Practice Test, Informal
Additional Sites:	2
Other Co. Served:	None

Reading Enrichment for Adult Development

Address:	10250 Shaker Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44104
Phone:	216-721-3223
Fax:	216-721-1703
Contact:	Dolores Sudbury
Email:	read19852001@yahoo.com
Web Site:
Office Hours:	T-Th 9:30am-4:30pm
Operating Months:	Open all year
Conditions:	At least 18 years old; 16 if formally withdrawn from school
Referrals Accepted:	Yes
Services Offered:	GED, Life Skills, Computer, Basic Skills
Methods Used:	CAI, Classroom, Small Grp, Strengthening of Self-Image & Steck-Vaughn, Laubach, Tutoring
Literacy Levels:	A, *B, C
Student Fees:	Free Program
Support Services:	N/A
Volunteers:	Office Support, Tutors
Tutor Training:	8 hour session with emphasis on strengthening student self-esteem
Tutor Fees:	Free Training
Assessment Tests:	TABE, WRAT, GED practice test, MSIP
Additional Sites:	15
Other Co. Served:	None

Cuyahoga County

Cleveland Reads--Greater Cleveland Literacy Coalition