Family, Adult and Workplace Literacy & Citizenship Classes

Classes

Morning Classes Afternoon Classes Evening Classes
Pre-Kindergarten Classes Citizenship Classes

Click to Enlarge Our English language classes are the very core of what we do at VMLC. Our eager students and dedicated volunteer teachers return day after day and semester after semester to help us fulfill our mission. All of our programs are offered from September (fall semester) through April (spring semester). VMLC takes the same holidays as the Dallas Independent School District.

All non-native English speaking persons living in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood of Dallas who need English lanugage assistance are eligible for our programs. If you are unsure whether you live in the serviced area, please call us at (214) 265-5057. Or, if you prefer, click here to fill out our feedback form. Typically, the area covered lies between Northwest Highway, Royal Lane, Central Expressway and Abrams / Skillman (or the 75231 ZIP code).

Prospective students can enter our programs at any time during the school year if there is space available at the level they need. If there is no space available, prospective students must wait until the next registration date which is available upon request in the VMLC Program Office. Due to the overwhelming demand, we are not able to keep a waiting list, so registration occurs on a first come, first served basis and must be performed in person at the center. For directions to the center, please click here.

Programs offered:

Morning Family Literacy Classes: Designed primarily for stay-at-home moms and adults who have to be at work in the afternoons and evenings. The program meets Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Each week, a new topic relevant to everyday living is taught by caring, supportive volunteer tutors. Before each semester, the adult students are tested on their level of language proficiency, and then are placed in one of three levels of English classes – beginner, intermediate and advanced – so they can learn at their own pace. The same curriculum is taught in our Morning, Afternoon, and Evening English Language Classes.

Children ages 0 to 4 years old of our morning adult students are eligible to enroll in our Pre-Kindergarten Education Children's Program described below.

Afternoon Family Literacy Classes: Designed primarily for night workers and adults with special time constraints. The program meets Monday through Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Each week, a new topic relevant to everyday living is taught by caring, supportive volunteer tutors. Before each semester, the adult students are tested on their level of language proficiency, and then are placed in one of three levels of English classes – beginner, intermediate and advanced – so they can learn at their own pace. The same curriculum is taught in our Morning, Afternoon, and Evening English Language Classes.

Children ages 0 to 4 years old of our afternoon adult students are eligible to enroll in our Pre-Kindergarten Education Children's Program described below.

Pre-Kindergarten English Education:

Children ages 0 to 4 years old of our morning and afternoon adult students are eligible to enroll in our Pre-Kindergarten Education Program for the preschool-aged children of the daytime adult learners. While the adults are learning English in order to have a better life, the children are being taught English language skills essential to preparing them for elementary school. The synergy between our adult and child classes is one of VMLC's signatures and helps promote education and life-long learning for whole families and the entire community.

Click to Enlarge Evening Workplace Literacy Classes: Designed primarily for adults who work during the day. This program does not have a Pre-Kindergarten English Education component. But, like the Morning and Afternoon Classes, it is offered on three different proficiency levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced – on Monday through Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. This is the most popular of all the programs offered at VMLC. The curriculum is identical to the morning and afternoon programs with a stronger emphasis on workplace vocabulary.

Adult Citizenship Classes: Offered on an "as needed" basis. To be a candidate for this program, prospective students must be able to read and speak some English. Students also must have a letter from the CIS stating that they are candidates for citizenship. These classes are offered at the convenience of the student and the tutor.

If you are interested in signing up for one of these classes, please come by VMLC at 6329 Ridgecrest. Click here for directions to the center. We only accept registrants in person.