An estimated 35% of Baltimore City’s adult population lack basic literacy skills, with high school graduates earning approximately $7,200 more annually than non-graduates. There are significant implications for our families and our local economy because of these issues. Without significant reading and communication skills, adults are less able to obtain and succeed in their jobs, help their families and communities, and participate in their children’s growth and schooling.
The Greater Homewood Adult Learning Center responds with quality, learner-centered instruction that is free for adult Baltimore residents. We work with ages 16 and older in classes, and 18 and above in one-to-one tutoring. Trained volunteer tutors meet with individual learners at least two hours each week, while classes meet two days a week for three hours a day. Click here for our most recent Fact Sheet.
Our Adult Learning Center is located at 3501 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD. 21218. We are in the lower level of the University Baptist Church. Directions can be found here. Other class sites may also be available. Interested individuals should call us at (410) 261-3524 for more information about our next orientation and registration sessions.
Adult Basic Education
We provide instruction for those without a high-school diploma or in need of basic skills, promoting literacy development in reading, writing, and math, generally up to a Pre-GED level.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
We offer English language instruction to foreign-born adult residents, refugees, and immigrants living and working in Baltimore. These classes emphasize communication and life skills, including pronunciation, vocabulary development, listening and speaking skills, and grammar.
Workforce Readiness
We offer a range of services designed to help learners transition into employment or secondary education and training programs. This includes guest speakers who present a variety of topics; our six-week “Get That Job!” class; supplemental, one-to-one support for employment-related goals; and computer instruction for email, the internet, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Additional Information
This program is supported by grant funding from Maryland Literacy Works and the U.S. Department of Education.
