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The following agencies receive funding through the Bureau of
ABLE to operate literacy, adult education, or family literacy
programs in the Northwest region, which encompasses Armstrong,
Beaver, Butler, Cameron, Clarion, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest,
Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Potter, Venango,
and Warren Counties. Adult Literacy Action Penn State Beaver
Campus
336 College Ave.
Beaver, PA 15009
Phone: (724) 773-7810
Fax: (724) 773-7303
Contact: Nancy Woods, Director
E-mail: ncw1@psu.edu
Web address: www.adultliteracy.org
Services: Literacy / ABE / GED-ASE / ESL / Family Literacy /
Workplace / Move Up / Distance / Corrections Ed / GED Test Ctr
Other services of agency:
No. of students: 605
No. of paid staff: 25
No. of volunteers: 50
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Community College/University
County in which program operates: Beaver
Note: ALA helps adults develop or improve skills in reading,
writing, math, GED, English for Speakers of Other Languages,
family literacy, distance learning, and workforce education.
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Adult Literacy Lawrence County
927 Moravia St.
New Castle, PA 16101-3751
Phone: (724) 654-1500
Fax: (724) 654-0524
Contact: Marcia S. Anderson, Executive Director
E-mail: marciaa@litchoices.org
Web address: www.litchoices.org
Services: Literacy / ABE / GED-ASE / ESL / Family Literacy /
Distance / Corrections Ed
Other services of agency: C-SIP assessing, Health Literacy,
Financial Literacy, Computer Literacy
Languages spoken by staff: Spanish, French
No. of students: 189
No. of paid staff: 10
No. of volunteers: 5 to 10
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: OtherCommunity-based
County in which program operates: Lawrence
Other sites: Lawrence County CareerLink, Lawrence County Head
Start, Lawrence County Learning Center, New Castle Kindergarten
Center, 2nd Chance, City Rescue Mission
Note: The agency provides nontraditional educational services to
residents of the county. Adults may participate in various
program components as they prepare to more effectively fill
their roles of family member, worker, and community member. The
agency utilizes the dual frameworks of EFF and Foundation Skills
to guide instructional planning. Instruction is based upon
diagnostic assessment, utilizing both authentic and
research-based materials.
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ARIN IU #28 Adult Programs
155 Clymer Ave.
Indiana, PA 15701-1734
Phone: (724) 463-5300
Fax: (724) 463-5318
Contact: Elizabeth Duncan, Program Coordinator
E-mail: bduncan@arin.k12.pa.us
Web address: www.iu28.org
Services: Literacy / ABE / ESL / Family Literacy / Workplace /
Distance / Corrections Ed
Other services of agency: Summer Youth
No. of students: 550
No. of paid staff: 18
No. of volunteers: 90
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Local Education Agency (Public School)
County(ies) in which program operates: Armstrong, Indiana
Other sites: A-R Middle School, ARIN Ctr. for Ed., Armstrong Co.
Jail, Cambria-Rowe Business College, CareerLink, EOF, Ford
Memorial Parsonage, ICW, Indiana Co. Jail, Kitt Sr. HS,
Progressive Workshop, W Shamokin HS
Note: ARIN Intermediate Unit #28 has been providing Adult Basic
Education for 27 years to residents of Armstrong and Indiana
Counties. These programs have included: General Educational
Development (GED), Adult Basic Education (ABE), English as a
Second Language (ESL), EL Civics, Institutional ABE/GED, ABE
instruction in Homeless Shelters, Workforce Literacy, Adults to
Work (which is a School-to-Work initiative), CDL Training,
Distance Learning, one-to-one tutoring in Adult Literacy
Programs, Even Start, Workplace Essential Skills, PA WIN, and
Act 143 Family Literacy.
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Barber National Institute Adult Education Program
136 East Ave.
Erie, PA 16507-1899
Phone: (814) 878-4021
Fax: (814) 454-2771
Contact: Barbara Warner, Adult Education Coordinator
E-mail: bwarner@barberinstitute.org
Web address: www.barberinstitute.org
Services: ABE
Other services of agency:
No. of students: 172
No. of paid staff: 8
No. of volunteers: 3
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Community-Based or Volunteer Organization
County in which program operates: Erie
Note: The Barber National Institute Adult Education Program
places emphasis on basic reading and math skills which are
essential to success in the workplace, home, and community.
Computer instruction is also available.
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Butler County Community College
Box 1203 College Dr.
Butler, PA 16003-1203
Phone: (724) 287-8711
Fax: (724) 287-3460
Contact: Deborah M. McAllister, ABE and GED Program Director
E-mail: deb.mcallister@bc3.edu
Web address: www.bc3.edu
Services: Literacy / ABE / GED-ASE / ESL / Workplace / Distance
Other services of agency:
Languages spoken by staff: Spanish
No. of students: 250
No. of paid staff: 7
No. of volunteers: 40
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Community College
County in which program operates: Butler
Other sites: Classes on Butler and Cranberry campuses as well as
groups located in a variety of community locations.
Note: The primary mission of the Adult Literacy Program is to
ensure that adults in Butler County have basic reading, writing,
and math skills so that they may reach their potential and
become productive members of their community.
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Clarion County Literacy Council
PO Box 663
Ross Library Building
Clarion, PA 16214
Phone: (814) 226-4626
Fax: (814) 226-6750
Contact: Susan Staub, Program Director
E-mail: cclc@clarionfreelibrary.org
Services: Literacy / ABE / ESL / Corrections Ed
Languages spoken by staff: Sign
No. of students: 90
No. of paid staff: 2
No. of volunteers: 50
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Community College or University
County in which program operates: Clarion
Note: The Clarion County Literacy Council is a community-based
non-profit organization. It serves adults who need to improve
their basic skills and/or attain their GED diplomas as wella s
ESL students. Materials are free of charge.
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Community Action Inc.
105 Grace Way
Punxsutawney, PA 15767-1209
Phone: (814) 938-3302
Fax: (814) 938-7596
Contact: Katherine Stamler, Adult Education Director
E-mail: kstamler@jccap.org
Web address: www.jccap.org
Services: Literacy / ABE / GED-ASE / ESL / Workplace / Distance
Other services of agency: PA WIN, Distance Learning
Languages spoken by staff: Spanish, German
No. of students: 198
No. of paid staff: 8
No. of volunteers: 12
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Community-Based or Volunteer Organization
Counties in which program operates: Jefferson, Clarion,
Clearfield, Indiana, Armstrong, Butler, Venango, Forest, Elk
Other sites: Various locations in Brookville, Clarion, New
Bethlehem, Punxsutawney, and Reynoldsville. Call for specific
addresses.
Note: One-to-one tutoring and classroom instruction is available
for adults utilizing individualized instruction that targets an
individual's goals. Free pre-screening for GED preparedness also
available.
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Crawford Central School District Adult Education
Night School
930 North St.
Meadville, PA 16335
Phone: (814) 282-0965, 282-2176 (Linda), (814) 336-1121 x123
days (Michael)
Fax: (814) 337-5160 (specify Adult Education)
Contact: Linda Rider, Night School Supervisor; Program
Coordinator Michael Swick, Program Coordinator
E-mail: globehopper2004@yahoo.com
Web address: craw.org/abeged
Services: ABE / GED-ASE / Workplace
Other services of agency: Basic Literacy class for educationally
handicapped adults with or without high school diplomas. A
computer lab is available for all classes in Meadville High
School. This location is accessible to the handicapped.
No. of students: 46
No. of paid staff: 10
No. of volunteers: 5
Availability: Evening
Type of agency: Local Education Agency (Public School)
County in which program operates: Crawford
Note: Students may earn a CCSD Adult Secondary Diploma by
attending no less than 78 hours of Language Arts, Math, Science,
and Social Studies, mastering the material, and passing the GED.
We would accept private funding if available.
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Crawford County Literacy Council Inc./Crawford County READ
Program
1002 Park Ave.
Meadville, PA 16335
Phone: (814) 337-7323
Fax: (814) 337-1250
Contact: Lisa H. Schmalzried, Director
E-mail: ccread@alltel.net
Services: Literacy / ABE / GED-ASE / ESL / Family Literacy /
Workplace / Corrections Ed
Other services of agency: Public speaking on literacy
issues/program
No. of students: 210
No. of paid staff: 9
No. of volunteers: 100
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Community-Based or Volunteer Organization
County in which program operates: Crawford
Other sites: 115 S. Washington St. Suite 306, (814) 827-0212
Titusville; and ECLC, 330 E. Spruce St., Titusville (814)
827-4600
Note: The Crawford County READ Program offers one-on-one
tutoring of adults and family literacy. We also offer
instruction in the county jail. Titusville locations include 115
S. Washington St. Suite 306 (one-on-one) and the Early Childhood
Learning Center (family literacy).
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Erie City School District Adult Learning Center/International
Institute of Erie
444 W. 18th St. / IIE: 517 E. 26th St.
Erie, PA 16502
Phone: (814) 874-6175
Fax: (814) 874-6177
Contact: Joseph Mando, Administrator
E-mail: jmando48@msn.com
Services: Literacy / ABE / GED-ASE / ESL / Workplace / Distance
/ Corrections Ed / GED Test Ctr
Other services of agency: Food, shelter, clothing in partnership
with community center.
Languages spoken by staff: Russian, Chinese, Italian, Romanian
No. of students:
No. of paid staff: 22
No. of volunteers: 32
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Local Education Agency (Public School)
County in which program operates: Erie
Other sites: International Institute, Gannon University, Erie
County Prison
Note: Adult Basic Education, Literacy Education, GED prep and
testing site, ESL, and Alternative High School Diploma program
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Family Services of Butler Memorial Hospital
Butler Memorial Hospital
216 N. Washington St.
Butler, PA 16001-5241
Phone: (724) 284-4894
Fax: (724) 283-8080
Contact: Karen Zapp, Program Specialist
E-mail: klz.fam@butlerhealthsystem.org
Services: Family Literacy
Other services of agency: Family Center with behavioral health
outpatient services with parent and family programs
No. of students: 21
No. of paid staff: 4
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Hospital
County in which program operates: Butler
Note: Even Start Family Literacy services are provided by Family
Services of Butler Hospital. Families have access to social
services for counseling, play therapy, teen parenting,
pregnancy, grief, parenting education, and D&A programs.
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Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC) - R. Benjamin
Wiley Learning Center
1006 West Tenth St.
Erie, PA 16502
Phone: (814) 451-5610
Fax: (814) 451-5618
Contact: Mary Kay Peters, Director
E-mail: mpeters@gecac.org
Web address: www.gecac.org
Services: ABE / GED-ASE / ESL / Family Literacy / Move Up
Other services of agency: GECAC Training Institute: Computerized
Accounting, Administrative Office and Home Health Aide training
programs.
Languages spoken by staff: Spanish, Bosnian
No. of students: 600
No. of paid staff: 24
No. of volunteers: 2
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Community-Based or Volunteer Organization
County in which program operates: Erie
Note: The R. Benjamin Wiley Learning Center is dedicated to
providing an educational climate conducive to maximum learning
and growth, promoting communication, life-coping skills,
promoting positive self-esteem, and sound decision making.
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Grove City Area Literacy Council
111 W. Pine St.
Grove City, PA 16127
Phone: (724) 458-7270
Fax: (724) 458-7270
Contact: Sharon Harrilla, Coordinator
E-mail: grovecitylit@zoominternet.net
Services: Literacy / ABE / GED-ASE / ESL
Languages spoken by staff: Spanish
No. of students: 50
No. of paid staff: 3
No. of volunteers: 30
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Community-Based or Volunteer Organization
County in which program operates: Mercer
Note: ABE, GED, ESL. one-on-one or small groups
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Hispanic American Council
554 E. 10th St.
Erie, PA 16503
Phone: (814) 455-0212
Fax: (814) 453-2363
Contact: Jean Piccirilli, Education Supervisor
E-mail: jpiccirilli@velocity.net
Web address: www.eriehispaniccouncil.org
Services: ESL / Workplace
Other services of agency: Employment, case management, day care,
immigration
Languages spoken by staff: Spanish, Russian, Bosnian, Arabic,
Swahili, Dinka, Vietnamese
No. of students: 400
No. of paid staff: 45
No. of volunteers: 10
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Community-Based or Volunteer Organization
County in which program operates: Erie
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Jefferson-Clarion Head Start, Inc.
18 Western Ave. Ste. C
Brookville, PA 15825-1543
Phone: (814) 849-0023
Fax: (814) 849-0051
Contact: Chris Johnson, Director
E-mail: jces@alltel.net
Services: Literacy / ABE / GED-ASE / ESL / Family Literacy
Other services of agency:
No. of students: 180
No. of paid staff: 19
No. of volunteers: 20
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Community-Based
County in which program operates: Jefferson
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Literacy Council of Mercer County
222 Main St.
Greenville, PA 16125-2152
Phone: (724) 588-6141
Fax: (724) 588-4670
Contact: Dr. Georgina Rettinger, Executive Director
E-mail: grettinger@neo.rr.com
Services: Literacy / ABE / ESL / Family Literacy / Workplace /
Corrections Ed
Other services of agency: Computer Classes
Languages spoken by staff: Italian, French, Spanish
No. of students: 192
No. of paid staff: 12
No. of volunteers: 30
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Community-Based or Volunteer Organization
County in which program operates: Mercer
Note: The Literacy Council of Mercer County was founded in 1986
under the name Greenville Literacy Council. We offer five basic
programs: basic skills education, ESL instruction, GED
instruction, Family Literacy, and workplace literacy through PA
WIN.
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Literacy Council of Venango County
679 Colbert Ave.
Ste. 101
Oil City, PA 16301
Phone: (814) 677-7707
Fax: (814) 676-2333
Contact: Peggy Ann Stroupe, Coordinator
E-mail: lcvc@usachoice.net
Services: Literacy / ABE / GED-ASE / ESL
No. of students: 130
No. of paid staff: 3
No. of volunteers: 25
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Community-Based or Volunteer Organization
County in which program operates: Venango
Note: We have other satellite sites in Emlenton, Polk, and
Franklin.
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Mercer County Career Center (AVTS)
776 Greenville Rd.
Mercer, PA 16137
Phone: (724) 662-3000
Fax: (724) 662-1025
Contact: Ray Timlin, Continuing Education Supervisor
E-mail: rtimlin@mccc.tec.pa.us
Services: ABE / GED-ASE / GED Test Ctr
No. of students: 135
No. of paid staff: 4
Availability: Morning Afternoon
Type of agency: Local Education Agency (Public School)
County in which program operates: Mercer
Note: This program is designed to assess, diagnose, and teach
adults at all levels of academic need. Day classes are offered
at various sites using computer and workplace skills curricula.
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Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV
453 Maple St.
Grove City, PA 16127
Phone: (724) 458-6700
Fax: (724) 458-5083
Contact: Jill Manczka, Program Administrator, Adult Education
E-mail: jill_manczka@miu4.k12.pa.us
Web address: www.miu4.k12.pa.us
Services: ABE / GED-ASE
No. of students: 290
No. of paid staff: 18
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Local Education Agency (Public School)
County(ies) in which program operates: Mercer, Lawrence, Butler
Note: Program prepares students to read and write and develop
skills needed to succeed in everyday life. The program prepares
participants for the GED. Program emphasizes individual
instruction based on the need of each student.
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Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5
3814 Asbury Rd.
Erie, PA 16506
Phone: Edinboro (814) 734-8430; Erie (814) 836-0870 ext. 5223
Fax: Edinboro (814) 734-5806; Erie (814) 836-8690
TTY: (814) 734-1098
Contact: Edward C. McAtee, Director
E-mail: ed_mcatee@iu5.org; regina_rastatter@iu5.org
Web address: www.iu5.org
Services: Literacy / ABE / GED-ASE / ESL / Family Literacy /
Workplace / Move Up / Corrections Ed
Other services of agency: Alternative Diploma Program, Basic
Computer Class
Languages spoken by staff: Spanish, Russian
No. of students: 827
No. of paid staff: 35
No. of volunteers: 15
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Local Education Agency (Public School)
County(ies) in which program operates: Erie, Warren
Other sites: Corry High School and various other sites in Corry,
Fairview, North East, Albion, Union City, and Erie
Note: IU 5 provides multiple levels of adult education services
in Erie City and Erie County along with Family Literacy and
Adult Education services in Warren County.
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Penncrest School District
18741 State Hwy. 198, Ste. 101
PO Box 808
Saegertown, PA 16433
Phone: (814) 337-1659
Fax: (814) 337-1672
Contact: Darrell Shields, ABE Program Director
E-mail: dshields@penncrest.iu5.org
Services: ABE / GED-ASE
Other services of agency:
No. of students: 102
No. of paid staff: 5
Availability: Evening
Type of agency: Local Education Agency (Public School)
County in which program operates: Crawford
Note: Penncrest provides the actual school district diploma for
students who meet the requirements.
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Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9
119 Mechanic St.
PO Box 1566
Smethport, PA 16748
Phone: (814) 887-5512
Fax: (814) 887-2157
Contact: Dr. Karl Shuey, Assistant Executive Director/Kelly
Okerlund, Family Literacy Coordinator
E-mail: kshuey@iu9.org, kokerlund@iu9.org
Web address: www.iu9.org
Services: ABE / GED-ASE / Family Literacy / GED Test Ctr
Other services of agency:
No. of students: 260
No. of paid staff: 24
No. of volunteers: 3
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Local Education Agency (Public School)
County(ies) in which program operates: Cameron, Elk, McKean,
Potter
Note: The Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit operates ABE, GED,
and Family Literacy programs in Cameron, Elk, McKean, and Potter
Counties. The Family Literacy classes are in CareerLink One-Stop
locations in each county.
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Stairways Behavioral Health
2919 State St.
Erie, PA 16508
Phone: (814) 878-2005
Fax: (814) 461-0745
Contact: Richard Gacka, Director of Educational and
Psychological Services
E-mail: rcgacka@stairwaysbh.org
Services: ABE / GED-ASE / ESL
No. of students: 350
No. of paid staff: 10
No. of volunteers: 30
Availability: Morning Afternoon
Type of agency: Community-Based or Volunteer Organization
County in which program operates: Erie
Other sites: Erie CareerLink
Note: Stairways is a multi-program community mental health
provider with a variety of support services.
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Venango Technology Center
1 Vo Tech Dr.
Oil City, PA 16301
Phone: (814) 677-3097
Fax: (814) 676-0075
Contact: Leigh Paskie, Coordinator/instructor
E-mail: lpaskie@vtc1.org
Services: ABE / GED-ASE / Workplace / Distance / Corrections Ed
No. of students: 102
No. of paid staff: 1
Availability: Morning Afternoon Evening
Type of agency: Local Education Agency (AVTS)
County in which program operates: Venango
Note: The Venango Technology Center offers intensive classroom
instruction in GED and basic workforce skills. Our program
refers clients to in-house training programs in nursing,
welding, computers, and building trades. We also offer
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