Adult Education

Community Alliance for Lifelong Learning (CALL)

A program that integrates lifelong learning into our cultural framework. The city is committed to supporting efforts to expand education and training to all our children - our future work force.

Good Friends

A mentoring program established by the I.U. Alumni Association that focuses on improving reading skills in elementary age at-risk children.

I.U. High School Outreach Program

A program which encourages students to become involved in science through various activities and learning experiences.

Monroe County Head Start Program

A program that provides local children from low-income families with social and educational skills, thereby enhancing communication abilities and interpersonal skills.

Tech Prep

An innovative educational approach providing students with academic and technical foundations for working in business, health, industrial and applied science technologies, resulting in employment placement.

Vital

A community service program that trains and coordinates some 300 volunteer tutors as they provide one-on-one instruction in reading and writing for adult learners.

Adult Basic Education Programs

Programs range from reading and basic life skills to GED preparation and English as a second language. These programs are free and open to adults.

Whole Child Learning Network

Provides a list of links and resources

Vocational training, general interest courses, and classes in the arts are offered by many area organizations for adults and youths. Additionally, Bloomington has 20 youth mentoring programs and 22 church and youth groups including the Boys and Girls Club, which serves 1,100 youths every year.