M-DC PUBLIC LIBRARY - PROJECT L.E.A.D. - MAIN LIBRARY
Address
101 W Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 375-5323
Description:
Project L.E.A.D. (Literacy for Every Adult in Dade) is an adult literacy program designed to assist English!speaking adults who have low literacy and writing skills. The program provides free, one!on!one, confidential tutoring to help adults improve their reading and writing skills. Adult learners are matched with volunteer tutors who help them achieve their reading goals. Teams meet twice per week at a library branch for one!hour sessions at a time.
Project L.E.A.D. is now operating using a hybrid format. Adult learner assessments, volunteer tutor training, and one-on-one tutoring occur either in-person or using the Zoom platform.
Services
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Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Miami-dade County
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General Information
Hours:
9:00am-6:00pm, Mon-Fri
Project Lead Hours vary depending on individual needs.
Intake Process:
To become a Project L.E.A.D. tutor or an Adult Learner, call or e!mail projectlead@mdpls.org
Program Fees:
Free
Languages:
English
Eligibility:
Project LEAD Tutor:
Be at least eighteen years of age
Be a high school graduate
Be willing to undergo and pass a fingerprint and background check
Complete a Basic Tutor Workshop (provided at no cost) or be certified as a Proliteracy Worldwide, Laubach Literacy Tutor and present certification.
Adult Learner:
Speak English
Be at least eighteen years of age
Undergo a skills assessment
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
Miami-Dade County Public Library System, Project LEAD
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
October 29, 2024
Legal Status:
Public Service
Year Incorporated:
1999
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Miami-dade County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Address Listings
Mailing
101 W Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
Physical (Primary)
101 W Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
Contacts
Nora Morales
Ray Baker
Shana Hinze
Library Manager
(305) 375-2665
Phone Numbers
Main
(305) 375-5323
Fax
(305) 372-6356
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