Learn to Read
SBLC offers individualized instruction in basic reading and writing, at all levels. Once the learner has reached an 8th grade level, tutoring can continue in order to prepare him or her to take the GED (General Education or high school equivalency Diploma). Faulkner State Community College works with SBLC students and offers special programs for GED graduates.
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Tutoring is also available to speakers of other languages wanting to learn English. We have a wide variety of ESL students: some have earned college degrees in their native country; others cannot read and write in their native language; and others' language skills are somewhere between these two extremes.
High Challenge
SBLC offers High Challenge, a tutoring program for high school seniors who are in danger of failing their final try of the Alabama High School Graduation Exam. Results have been encouraging: most of the seniors receiving tutoring during the first year of the program were able to graduate with their peers.