2012 will mark the 25^th Anniversary of Laubach Literacy of Ventura County becoming a 501(c)3 non-profit organization although the organization has served the county for over 40 years.  This milestone will be celebrated in a number of ways.

Laubach Literacy invites anyone in the county, as well as, everyone who is currently or has ever been a tutor, adult English learner, Board member, or volunteer to share your experiences with us so we can compile an album of how Laubach Literacy has impacted Ventura County. We have important stories to share with the world, but only if you choose to share them with us. I am also hopeful that many of you will be willing to do a short video interview about your experiences so we can produce a promotional/training video this year.  Please contact any Board member, or contact us at 805-385-9584 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , to let us know who you are and how we can get in touch with you.

This also coincides nicely with our plans to have an Adult English Learner Achievement Award event in October 2012. We want to recognize an individual in the community who has learned English as an adult and has become a prominent member of the community - someone who will have wide name recognition so community members can join together to recognize and honor the extraordinary person who has learned English as an adult and the extraordinary people who coach Adult English Learners through that endeavor.  Learning English, or any other language, as an adult is one of the most difficult undertakings imaginable.

Your nominations are crucial to make this event happen!!!! Self nominations are welcome.

  Use the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it email address to send your nominee suggestions.  Include as much contact information as possible. Thank You.

 Laubach Literacy trains and supports volunteers who provide free, student-centered tutoring to foreign born adult English Learners who want to improve their English skills and understand U.S. culture.

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Our Mission...

"Train and support volunteers who provide free, student-centered tutoring to adult English Learners who want to improve their English skills and to understand U.S. culture"

Our Vision...

"A world where all people participate successfully in the community, empowered by language skills that are the key to effective participation."

Laubach Literacy is a non-profit organization of volunteers who provide no-cost, student-centered tutoring services to adult English Learners who reside in Ventura County and want to improve their speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of English, as well as, understanding the U.S. culture in which they now live.

Laubach ESL Tutoring is based on the ESL teaching methodology originated by Dr. Frank Laubach.

Volunteer Tutors are trained by certified trainers in the Laubach ESL methodology at no cost to the volunteer or English Learner.  Tutoring is done at a time and place that is convenient to both parties, usually local public libraries.  This is not an adult literacy program sponsored by a library.  Library adult literacy programs often refer individuals whose English skills do not meet their criteria.

Volunteer directors register and maintain adult English Learner contact information and match the student with a tutor in the same area.