Education and Literacy Social Services - Social Services
Education and Literacy Resource Directories
City of Newark
Community Resource Directory
https://newarkresources.org/
From the Newark Public Schools: educational, cultural, social services, health, and advocacy programs.
NCC-Adult Learning Center
9735585536
563 Orange Street, Newark, 07107
Provides ESOL courses for individuals. Registration requirements: SSN# or TIN, Photo ID, Gmail email, Registration Fee ($100 money order or $103 with credit/debit) Late registration fee $20 (cash)
Statewide (New Jersey)
New Jersey School Directory
https://nj.gov/nj/education/direct/
Locate schools (charter, public, and private schools for the disabled), find district web sites and vocational schools, and search for GED testing centers.
NJ 211
www.nj211.org
Search the database to find education-related resources in your area.
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
City of Newark
All the Way Up Adult Education Center
https://www.allthewayupnj.org/
31 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102
862-234-5258
Offers Adult Basic Education classes to residents of Newark.
Workforce Advantage Newark Center
http://www.workforceadvantageusa.com/
972 Broad Street, Suite 901
Newark, NJ 07102
862-237-7076
Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED services that help the participants develop the essential reading, writing and math computation skills to prepare for the GED exam. Online and in-person instruction.
County of Essex
Essex County Schools of Technology Adult School Program
https://www.essextech.org/adult-education/
498-544 West Market Street
Newark, NJ 07107
973-412-2291
Adult education services including Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at no cost for Essex County residents.
Jewish Vocational Services (JVS)
https://jvsnj.org/services/education-literacy/
7 Glenwood Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07017
973-674-6330
Helps adults, including immigrants and refugees, gain the basic skills they need to successfully enter the workforce.
Literacy Volunteers of America Essex and Passaic Counties
http://www.lvaep.org/
90 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
973-566-6200 ext.225
The Literacy Volunteers of America Essex and Passaic Counties believes that each adult student has the capacity to develop intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally and will develop at different rates, utilizing different styles and environments. LVA is dedicated to providing literacy instruction for adults enabling them to attain personal, educational, and career goals.
Statewide (New Jersey)
Literacy New Jersey
https://literacynj.org/
100 Menlo Park Drive, Suite 314
Edison, NJ 08837
732-906-5456
Literacy New Jersey provides free instruction to adults who need help with reading, writing, math and speaking English. Literacy New Jersey exists so all adults have the opportunity to read, write, and communicate effectively.
New Jersey Career Services
https://nj.gov/labor/career-services/
609-292-9722
Links to adult education and literacy programs give you the opportunity to improve your basic skills and build your knowledge, comprehension, and confidence. This will help you become more marketable to employers and make it easier for you to find employment.
National (United States)
National Literacy Directory
https://www.nld.org/
877-389-6874
The National Literacy Directory connects potential students and volunteers to literacy services, community education programs, and testing centers. Listings are available for Early Childhood, Family Literacy, High School Equivalency/Adult Basic Education, English Language Learning, and Citizenship Classes.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
City of Newark
FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development
https://www.focus.org/
441-443 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
973-624-2528
Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs including English as a Second Language (ESL), and Integrated English Civics Education.
County of Essex
Essex County Schools of Technology Adult School Program
https://www.essextech.org/adult-education/
498-544 West Market Street
Newark, NJ 07107
973-412-2291
Adult education services including Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at no cost for Essex County residents.
Jewish Vocational Services (JVS)
https://jvsnj.org/services/education-literacy/
7 Glenwood Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07017
973-674-6330
Four levels of instruction for English language learners.
National (United States)
National Literacy Directory
https://www.nld.org/
877-389-6874
Search for ESL classes near you by city or zip code.
Educational Financial Aid
Statewide (New Jersey)
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
https://www.hesaa.org/Pages/Default.aspx
PO Box 545
Trenton, NJ 08652
609-584-4480
The only New Jersey state agency with the sole mission of providing students and families with financial and informational resources for students to pursue their education beyond high school.
National (United States)
Federal Student Aid – FAFSA
https://studentaid.gov/
800-433-3243
Largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. These programs are responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs. These programs provide grants, loans, and work-study funds to students attending college or career school.
U.S. Department of Education – Explore Financial Aid
https://www2.ed.gov/students/college/aid/edpicks.jhtml?src=ln
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
800-872-5327
Online tools, links to additional information and financial aid, and more.
HSE - High School Equivalency (Formerly GED)
City of Newark
International Youth Organization
https://iyo-newark.org/services/
703 South 12th Street
Newark, NJ 07103
973-621-1100
Assist youth ages 16-25 who have not completed high school to successfully transition to employment, college or training by offering employability and life skills instruction, academic instruction to prepare members to take the HSE (high school equivalency test).
Ironbound Community Corporation
https://www.ironboundcc.org/
432 Lafayette Street
Newark, NJ 07105
973-465-0947
Adult education programs that help adults build sills for employment opportunities, greater community engagement, and personal growth.
La Casa de Don Pedro
http://www.lacasanwk.org/
39 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104
973-481-4091
Adult & alternative education programs including the on-site High School Equivalency Testing program.
New Community Corporation (NCC) Adult Learning Center
https://www.newcommunity.org/services/adult-learning-center/
563 Orange Street
Newark, NJ 07107
973-558-5536
Comprehensive array of day, evening and Saturday educational programs in order to prepare adults for a vocational or college education.
Workforce Advantage Newark Center
http://www.workforceadvantageusa.com/
972 Broad Street, Suite 901
Newark, NJ 07102
862-237-7076
Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED services that help the participants develop the essential reading, writing and math computation skills to prepare for the GED exam.
YouthBuild Newark
https://www.youthbuildnewarknj.org/programs-1
571 Central Avenue, 2nd Floor
Newark, NJ 07107
973-297-0592
An effective educational program that prepares students to secure the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and advance to post-secondary education and/or advanced training.
County of Essex
Essex County Schools of Technology Adult School Program
https://www.essextech.org/adult-education/
498-544 West Market Street
Newark, NJ 07107
973-412-2291
Adult education services including Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at no cost for Essex County residents.
Homework Help and Tutoring
City of Newark
La Casa de Don Pedro School Age Children's Programs
http://www.lacasanwk.org/
75 Park Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
973-482-8312
Youth enrichment and after school programs.
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Newark Ironbound
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/newark/newark-ironbound-boys-and-girls-club/
11 Providence Street
Newark, NJ 07105
973-344-2968
Youth enrichment programs including after school programs, camps, clubs, and organized sports activities.
Special Education
City of Newark
Newark Board of Education
https://www.nps.k12.nj.us/departments/curriculum-services/office-special-education/resources-for-families/
765 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
973-733-7333
Resources and information for individuals or families on special education and district specific information.
Statewide (New Jersey)
Advocates for Children of New Jersey & Kidlaw Resource Center
A Basic Guide to Special Education
https://acnj.org/downloads/2017_07_21__a_basic_guide_to_special_education.pdf
35 Halsey Street
Newark, NJ 07102
973-643-3876
This guide is designed to serve a reference only for people who have questions about special education for a child. It only summarizes the basic procedures, services and rights of children to an education and represents the current federal and state laws and regulations. This guide is not intended to offer advice or legal guidance.
New Jersey Department of Education - Special Education
https://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/
PO Box 500
Trenton, NJ 08625
609-376-9060
The New Jersey special education offices are responsible for supervising and monitoring the implementation of the federal requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) in local education agencies including school districts. The state special education offices provide leadership to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and to establish standards that promote improved outcomes for students with disabilities.
Parent Link of New Jersey
The Early Childhood, Parenting and Professional Resource Center
https://www.nj.gov/njparentlink/
609-633-1363
The focus of NJ Parent Link is to provide information and resources to expectant parents, families with young children (newborns to those entering kindergarten) and professional stakeholders vested in the health and well-being of New Jersey's children and families. Parenting and support resources for families with older children, school aged to young adulthood are also available.
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)
https://spanadvocacy.org/
570 Broad Street, Suite 702
Newark, NJ 07102
973-642-8100
Provides information, resources, support, and advocacy assistance to families, professionals and policy makers.
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