Literacy programs are offered through the Life Enrichment Center of Norfolk using Project Light computerized software. Tutors work one-on-one with students helping them to improve language and reading skills including phonics, grammar, sentence structure, writing, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.

Life Enrichment Center (LEC) literacy sites have been established in the following areas:

life enrichment center

  • Adults of at least 18-years-old receive one-on-one tutoring in reading competency.
  • Students meet with tutors for 2-hour sessions, 1-2 days every week.
  • Students are required to pay $25 per month.

jacox Elementary School

  • Students in kindergarten through first grade are selected by the school administration to receive one-on-one tutoring that focuses on improving reading competencies.
  • Students meet with tutors one to two hours at least once a week throughout the school year.

Richard Bowling Elementary School

  • Students in second through fourth grade are selected by the school administration to work one-on-one with a tutor to improve reading competencies.
  • Students meet with tutors one to two hours at least once a week throughout the school year.
  • This location hosts the 4-week summer Broad Creek Youth Camp. The LEC provides tutors for the reading and writing components.