Literacy Program Educates Parents And Families
Some adults enrolled in the program have first- through third-grade literacy skills. Others know just enough English to write their names. But in a couple of years, their command of English has grown to the point they are able to read the notes their children bring home from school and to take an active part in parent-teacher conferences.
Some, like Irma Adame of East Moline, even plan to go on to get their GED certificates. That is the goal of Even Start, a family literacy program offered through the East Moline School District, Black Hawk College and the East Moline Public Library. “We want to educate the parents so they can help their child succeed,” said Even Start director Cheryl Torres.
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