FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions

  About our services:

1. What is the Literacy Council of Sumner County? The Literacy Council of Sumner County (LCSC) is a non-profit organization designed to assist adults and children in a variety of subjects in which they may be struggling.
2. Do you offer services to both children and adults? Yes. All LCSC services are open to people of all ages.
3. How can the LCSC help me? The LCSC has many tutors available to assist you with most academic areas. First, a tutor will administer an assessment to determine which areas (if any) in which you may have difficulties. Then, with this information, the tutor will design a specialized curriculum tailored to your specific needs. Your tutor will then establish meetings with you on a regular basis, and gradually help you develop the result that you have always dreamed of!
4. Which academic levels do you serve? We serve all academic levels.
5. What subjects do you offering tutoring in? We offer tutoring in all academic subjects, including reading, reading comprehension, writing, math, as well as G.E.D. preparation and English as a second language.
6. When is tutoring available? Tutoring sessions are held at the best time for both student and tutor. Some sessions are held during the day, at night, or even on weekends.
7. Can you test my child for dyslexia? We do not have the resources to test for dyslexia. However, we do have programs designed to help a wide range of learning difficulties, including dyslexia. We would be happy to discuss them in a consultation.
8. Do I need an appointment? Yes. Please call Director Margie Anderson at 615-822-8112 to set up a student consultation. Prospective volunteers should call the same number.
9. What can I expect in my first appointment as a student? Director Margie Anderson will talk with you about what kind of trouble you are having and try to offer any immediate solutions that she can. She will also discuss LCSC services and how they might help.
10. What should I bring with me to my appointment? Please bring any recent standardized test scores and recent samples of your work.
11. Will a tutor come to my house? No. Because of liability issues, tutoring must occur in a public place, such as the LCSC offices or the public library.
12. How much do your services cost? Fees vary by program. Some programs do not incur a fee, but we do ask for donations from our students. Other programs do have a licensing fee. Some scholarships are available.
13. How is the LCSC different from other organizations? We are a volunteer-based organization that focuses on personalized, one-on-one tutoring for children and adults. We attract volunteers who really care about their community, and our one-on-one tutoring allows these volunteers to help students meet individual goals—not just put students through more educational hoops.
14. Where are we located, and how long have we been around? Our address and other information are located on the Contact page. We have served Sumner County since August of 1983.

About Literacy:

1. Others say my child is doing ok, but something doesn't seem right. What should I do? The LCSC has seen many different types of learning problems in its 20 years of existence, and we are always happy to help however we can. But whether you come to the LCSC or not, don't be afraid to seek a second opinion.
2. Aren't literacy programs only for people who can't read? No. The 2002 National Assessment of Adult Literacy defines literacy as “using printed and written information to function in society, to achieve one's goals, and to develop one's knowledge and potential.” We offer services in all academic areas.
3. What is literacy, anyway? Literacy is defined as "an individual's ability to read, write, and speak in English, to computer and solve problems at levels of proficiency necessary to function on the job and in society, to achieve one's goals, and develop one's knowledge and potential." Reading is not the only factor involved in literacy. Someone may be able to read at or above the normal level and still need tutoring.
4. How many people struggle academically? It is estimated that as much as 1/3 of the population of the United States experiences some degree of academic difficulty.

 

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