Programs
Adult Basic Education
(ABE) Program
The ABE program at Walworth County Literacy Council (WCLC) serves students who are fluent in English and in need of the council’s services for an array of reasons; to enter employment, read and interpret bills, order from a menu, acquire a library card, read to their children or grandchildren, or pass a vital test to further their education or career.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
Walworth County Literacy Council (WCLC) provides learning opportunities for adults who wish to improve their lives by learning to speak, read or write English. This program is available for students who speak no English, as well as those who want to fine-tune their English language skills.
GED Support
The GED program at Walworth County Literacy Council (WCLC) helps prepare students for the GED examination. Students and their tutors meet at a public library on a regular basis to work on student-specific skills and goals. This program is a collaborative effort between Gateway Technical College (GTC) and WCLC.
Jail Literacy Program (on hold due to pandemic)
Adult Basic Education (reading, writing and math) classes are offered at the Walworth County Jail in Elkhorn, WI. Small group classes of incarcerated adults, who are interested in furthering their eduction, are taught by volunteer instructors.