Who are PSC Learners?
About one third of PSC learners were educated in the United States but did not learn to read and write at the level they wish, often due to a learning disability such as dyslexia. Others are English Language Learners who can speak English but wish to improve their basic literacy skills.
PSC learners:
- read, write, or spell below a 6th grade level
- speak English well enough to speak on the phone and in person
- want to learn to read, write, and spell better
- are 16 years of age or older and not in high school
Adults join PSC to learn skills needed for a variety of personal goals, such as to vote, read bills, share a book with a child, apply for a job, read medicine labels, and succeed in other everyday tasks that help them, their families, and their communities.
Tutoring is:
- free and confidential
- one-on-one
- 2x/week for 90minutes
- by trained volunteers
- according to personal schedules
- virtual or in-person at a public place, usually lthe local library
If you know an adult who needs help with basic reading, writing, or spelling, please encourage them to call PSC or their local library.
Locations and Hours
501 W. 18th St.
925-754-8317
Wed. – Thu. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
104 Oak St.
925-516-5285
Tues. 12 – 8 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Non-Library Location)
2151 Salvio St., Ste. 299
925-691-3960
Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Virtual evening appointments are available.
109 Civic Dr.
510-307-9937
PSC staff available by appointment Tues. – Thurs.
13751 San Pablo Ave.
510-307-9937
Mon. 12 – 8 p.m.
Tues. – Thurs. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.