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Empowering adults to achieve literacy and improve their quality of life.
Providing Education for more than 20 years
LVMC has been one of the Arizona Department of Education / Adult Education Services (ADE/AES) program providing Adult Basic and Secondary Education and English for Speakers of Other Languages for more than 20 years.
Programs
Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County (LVMC) is a community-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Phoenix, Arizona dedicated to improve lives by providing adult education offering two main programs:
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
LVMC helps adults to improve their reading, writing, and mathematical skills, and prepare them for the GED® test to attain a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
LVMC offers English Language classes for adult speakers of other languages including civics and citizenship lessons.
Inclusive
LVMC does not discriminate in the delivery of its services on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law (Title 7 of the Civil Rights Act).
Empowering Adults
LVMC strives to empower adults in our community to become better candidates for sustainable employment, participate in higher education or job training, and improve their quality of life.
Alexandra’s Story
Our Services
Our Learning Centers offer flexible, self-paced, blended-learning programs including face-to-face classes, computer-based instruction, remote classes and tutoring. Our adult education certified instructors complement classroom instruction with learning software to advance -at a faster pace- the student’s reading ability, HSE/GED® preparation and English for speakers of other languages.
LVMC also offers college and career readiness workshops and training opportunities. LVMC curriculum is aligned and in compliance with the Arizona Department of Education / Adult Education Services requirements.
LVMC offers a Distance Learning program to expand our geographic reach by supporting students with online services and better serve those who cannot attend in person.
LVMC offers online registration, virtual classes, tutoring, and more. Students may attend a Learning Center to use the computer lab, attend in-person, or meet with a tutor.
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Years In Operation
Students Served Annually
High School Equivalency Diplomas
Volunteers
Other Success Stories
Pedro’s Journey
Arizona Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee
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