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The Learning Center supports adults in their pursuit of an educational path to more confident and effective living. For over 37 years, TLC has empowered adults for effective personal lives, productive employment, and positive contribution to the community. We fulfill this mission by providing free adult education classes to students who range in age from 17-75. We offer students opportunities to improve their reading, writing, math and English language skills; connect those skills to their personal lives; and find employment.
We support adults in their pursuit of an education path to more confident and effective living. We believe adults can learn, have a right to a quality education, and that education is liberating. Our classes are free of charge.
The Learning Center provides four core classes: Adult Basic Education (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESL), Spanish Literacy, and Intensive High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation classes. Instruction was provided by Malcolm X College instructors, Adler University interns, and volunteer tutors. TLC served 114 adult learners during FY 2019-2020. Included in our core programming were: a. Special reading/writing workshops b. Health Literacy Project c. Academic textbooks and workbooks d. School supplies
In addition to our core programming, TLC provides a Computer Literacy Program using computer-assisted instruction. Many educational computer programs are available online; such as Read Naturally Live, Instruction Targeted for TABE Success (ITTS), and Learning Upgrade. 74% (80) of our students improved their computer literacy skills. Our literacy program helped adult learners improve in areas of: a. fluency b. comprehension c. critical thinking d. writing proficiency e. basic computer skills
To further support our literacy program and adult learners, TLC offered support services which included: a. GED and HISET test fees - Two (2) students received their High School Equivalency Certificate. b. Educational and cultural trips throughout the City of Chicago - 75% of our students attended these field trips. c. Public transportation assistance - TLC distributed 300 emergency transit cards to our students. d. Daily nutritious breakfasts and lunches - We served about 212 meals per week during FY 2019-2020. e. Mental health counseling - Available to students on a weekly basis. f. One-on-one or small group tutoring - Forty-one (41) dedicated volunteer tutors provided supplemental instruction.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
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| Angelica Saucedo | Executive Director | 50 | $62,875 |
| Robert Tuerk | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Mary Ann Tuerk | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Delores Smith | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Erica Rangel | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Robert Nickels | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Gay Mcdonald | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Monice Kavanaugh Op | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Jacquelyn Ingram | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Marybeth Coleman | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Phyllis Adams | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Thomas Vonderhaar | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Anthony Graefe | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Jennifer Stephenson | Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| Barbara Carberry | Board President | 6 | $0 |
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