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Soc Services - Education and Literacy Services

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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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