Become a Student

Eligibility

The Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center staff, along with a devoted team of volunteers, is available to help you reach your literacy goals year-round. These goals may include learning English, improving your reading and writing or becoming a U.S. citizen.

To become a student with Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center you must:

Be at least 18 years of age
Demonstrate a need for literacy (based on assessment) and desire to learn
Be willing to commit to at least 2 hours of instructional time per week
Show progress in meeting your goals

Instruction

Instruction is provided in several ways:

Classes – Classes meet throughout the year at the PBALC Literacy House and are led by the PBALC staff and volunteer instructors. Although classes consist of approximately 6-12 students, each student will benefit from individualized instruction, as well as a group atmosphere.

Small Group – This is a small discussion group, of approximately 3-4 students, that may meet at an approved offsite location.

Self-Paced – Self-paced learning is for those students who are unable to utilize any type of instruction we provide in-house based on personal reasons but would still like to receive help to reach their goals. PBALC offers a variety of educational computer-based programming that allows our students to come into the Computer Lab during open lab times to do some work, or to work at their convenience from any location.

One-to-One Tutoring – A volunteer tutor is matched with a student based on the student’s needs. As a pair, they decide on a meeting schedule that best suites both of them. Typically, the pair meets for one to two hours per week at a place the PBALC staff has deemed safe. Numerous community partners provide locations for one-to-one meetings.

Enrollment

To become a Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center student and receive services, you must first enroll with us. You can do this by applying at the bottom of this page and completing the Student Enrollment Application. After you complete and submit your application, our Program Director will call you to schedule a time for an Enrollment Appointment. During your appointment at the Literacy House, you will complete your enrollment paperwork, take an assessment to determine your level, and choose your classes. This will help us give you everything you need to meet your goals.

Cost

All students must pay a one-time, nonrefundable $25 Materials and Technology Fee, in person, during their enrollment appointment. This fee covers the cost of all classes (or tutor), any books or materials needed, and the use of the PBALC Computer Lab. Students who remain active and compliant with the PBALC program will not have to pay this fee again.

Fees must be paid in person at the Literacy House, 1709 W. Wall Street, Midland, Texas.

A limited number of scholarships are available to those who qualify.

Norma Velasco
Student since March 2018

Norma applied with us on the recommendation of a classmate. She entered with the goal of becoming more proficient in English and has made tremendous progress in a very short time. Norma recently received her permanent residency and is currently attending class to attain her citizenship. She is also preparing to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), which will allow her to enroll in college.

“I just want to say thank you!”Norma

Norma says she has enjoyed attending class in such a welcoming environment and feels she has learned alot.

Become a Student

Norma Velasco Student since March 2018

PERMIAN BASIN ADULT LITERACY CENTER

Norma Velasco
Student since March 2018