Adult Basic & Adult Vocational Education

Youth and Family Services

After School Care


We have provided a table below with various categories of interest to help you research the particular subject you are looking to find information on. The links have games and quizzes that will help you learn more about specific subjects and truely make learning fun!

If you have a good link for the site, drop us an email we would love to put it on the site.
SUBMIT LINK

HISTORY
MATH
SCIENCE
LITERATURE
GEOGRAPHY
CIVICS / GOVERNMENT
OTHER
Africana History

Ocean Life
LibrarySpot

One-Stop Government
Technology for Girls
European History

Craigmont Planetarium

GovSpot
Learning Quizzes & Games
MuseumSpot

MuseumSpot

Music Lessons Online

Science Fair Project Ideas
Free science fair project ideas, with full instructions and explanations.

HomeworkSpot

Memphis Youth Symphony

Study Web



ADULT BASIC & ADULT
VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational & Cultural Center
J. B. Payton
(901) 775-7259

These programs are an integral part of the Division of Youth & Family Services whose mission includes the welfare and academic achievement of adults.

The Adult Basic Education Program is composed of three levels: Adult Literacy, Basic Education and General Education Development Diploma Program (GED). The Adult Literacy program provides instruction in beginning reading and writing for adults whose functional reading skills are from zero to 4th grade. The Basic Education program provides instruction in reading, English grammar, basic mathematics, science, and social studies for adults whose functional reading level is from 5th to 8th grade. GED provides adults whose functional educational levels range from 9th - 12th grade with instruction in writing skills, social studies science, reading and mathematics.

There are additional adult special learning opportunities offered by the Adult Basic Education Center such as sign language, senior citizens' classes, international English for foreign born, disabled adults, special learning needs for physically, emotionally and mentally disabled adults.

The Adult Vocational-Technical Education Program serves the occupational training and personal interest of adults in Memphis and the surrounding area. Skills training programs and services for adults are offered both day and night at seven vocational centers, two comprehensive high schools and the Martin Luther King, Jr., Educational and Cultural Center.

(top of page)



YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational & Cultural Center
(901) 775-7259

The Youth & Family Services division provides through an integrated comprehensive service delivery system education, training, and supportive resources for students' families and identified adult populations. The welfare and academic achievement of Pre-K-12 and adult students are promoted by utilizing collaborative, cooperative interagency networks and school-linked services. Primary programs and contacts:

Community Involvement/Education

Ruthie Carns
775-7264

Crisis Intervention Parenting Class

Peggy Johnson
775-7264

The Danforth Initiative & Race Relations

Willie Slate
775-7264

English As a Second & Other Languages

Matthew Sharp
325-4848

Even Start Literacy Program

Mirian Tuggle
579-3238

Family Resource Centers

Beverly Johnson
775-6264

Family Support Services

Arssie Scott
775-7264

Homeless Children Program

Johanna Burgess
775-7264

JTPA, Families First, Adult Vocational Education

Carol Miller
775-7264

Messick Adult High School

Roseann Mayo
325-4852

Messick Vocational-Technical & Adult Center

William Woodruff
325-4841

One- Room-Drop-In-School

Nina Ford
544-1207

(top of page)



BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE
Contact:
Individual Schools

Many schools offer before and after school child care services for students in grades K-6. These programs may be sponsored by the individual schools, YMCA, YWCA, Park Commission or other state approved organizations. The fees for this service are set by the sponsors and paid directly to the sponsor. School sponsored school age child care programs assist students with academic growth, as well as, social and cultural growth. These services assist working parents. Some middle schools offer extended hours after school, providing academic, social, and recreational activities.

Contact the individual school for additional information.

 (top of page)

 


Please direct questions and comments to
the Department of Communications