PROJECT LIGHT

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Classes are going well.  There are about 24 students enrolled in the program at two centers. 

The tutors use PROJECT LIGHT, a Christian based computer program, which allows students to work at their own rate in their twice weekly classes. 

By the time they complete the program in about 1-1/2 to 2 years, they should be able to read and write English at the fifth grade level. 

The ESL program can expand only as tutors are identified. 

The primary things needed to be a tutor are the ability to speak English, a little more than 3 hours weekly to devote to the program and a mission minded spirit. 

It is helpful if a person has minor computer skills and knows a little Spanish but neither is necessary. 

Tutors are provided special training and ongoing support by tutor-mentors. 

Helen Stanley is the leader of the classes at the Hispanic Center in Mayfield and Carolyn Hinman oversees the Pleasant Grove UMC program. 

Classes can be set up anywhere there is a need and tutors are available. 

For more information, interested persons may contact:

Helen at 270-247-2916  helens60@peoplepc.com

or

Carolyn at 270-851-4436  more_books@bellsouth.net.