Local Learning and Literacy Resources

Places of Learning in Allen County / Northeast Indiana Homework Help and Tutoring Resources Adult Learning Centers -- GED and Basic Skills English As a Second Language (ESL) Class Sites Resources and Related Reading

Places of Learning in Allen County / Northeast Indiana

African/African American Historical Museum
436 East Douglas Avenue, Fort Wayne
260-420-0765
Black history comes alive through exhibits, music and local historical figures.
http://www.myblackinfo.com/african_americanfw.htm

Allen County Courthouse
715 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne
260-449-4246
Listed on the National Historic Register in 1976, the building has murals, elaborate carvings, and stained glass windows.
http://www.allencountycourthouse.org/tours.php

Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery
Auer Center for the Arts and Culture
300 E. Main Street, Fort Wayne
260-424-7195
Offers workshops and classes for children, teens, and adults.
http://www.artlinkfw.com/index.php/category/classes-workshops/

Black Pine Animal Park
1426 West 300 North, Albion
260-636-7383
A shelter for rescued, rehabilitated, and retired animals.
http://www.blackpine.org

Embassy Center
125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne
260-424-6287
A magnificent landmark of Fort Wayne that features ornate murals. Call for info on educational programs and performances.
http://www.fwembassytheatre.org

Firefighters Museum
226 W. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne
260-426-0051
Learn about fire prevention and tour exhibits on the hazards of a house fire.
http://www.fortwaynefiremuseum.com

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne
260-427-6440
Three beautiful gardens will help you learn about nature and what it has to offer.
http://www.botanicalconservatory.org/

Foellinger Outdoor Theater
3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne
260-427-6715
Free performances each summer. Call for a list of scheduled events.
http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24&Itemid=41

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne
260-427-6800
Open late April through mid-October, visitors will enjoy acres of wild and domestic animals.
http://www.kidszoo.org

Fort Wayne Museum of Art
311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne
260-422-6467
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11am to 6pm; Thursday 11am to 8pm; Sunday 12noon to 5pm.
Free admission every Sunday and Thursday.
Closed Mondays and major holidays.
http://www.fwmoa.org

Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation
705 E. State Boulevard, Fort Wayne
260-427-6000
There are 84 city and county parks. Many hold special activities for youth of all ages. Call for information.
http://www.fortwayneparks.org

Fox Island
7324 Yohne Rd., Fort Wayne
260-449-3180
Hiking, cross-country skiing, astronomy, educational programs, and more!
http://allencountyparks.org/parks/fox-island/

Greater Fort Wayne Aviation Museum
Fort Wayne International Airport
3801 W. Ferguson Rd., Ste. 209, Fort Wayne 260-747-4146 ext. 439 - Call to schedule a tour.
Exhibits of famous local pilots and memorabilia from aviation. Free tours for groups of 8-12 people. Advance registration required at contact number listed above; museum is only open to passengers who have cleared the security checkpoint or those on a tour. School groups and civic groups are welcome.
http://www.fwairport.com/air-museum.aspx

Historic Old Fort Wayne
1201 Spy Run Avenue, Fort Wayne
260-437-2836
An 18th-century replica of Fort Wayne can give visitors a taste of pioneer life.
http://www.oldfortwayne.org/

History Center, The
302 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne
260-426-2882
Numerous exhibits and replicas take visitors back in time to a life in Fort Wayne during the 1800s.
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Noon to 5:00 p.m.
First Sunday of the month, Noon to 5:00 p.m.
http://www.fwhistorycenter.com/

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
3039 Piqua Avenue, Fort Wayne
260-456-6929
World's largest private collection of original manuscripts and documents through exhibits that rotate every two months.
http://www.rain.org/~karpeles/ftwfrm.html

Metea County Park
8401 Union Chapel Rd., Fort Wayne
260-449-3777
Hiking, cross-country skiing, fishing, educational programs, and more!
http://allencountyparks.org/parks/metea/

Science Central
1950 North Clinton St., Fort Wayne
260-424-2400
Many fun and exciting hands-on displays that bring science principles to life.
http://www.sciencecentral.org

Homework Help and Tutoring Resources

Allen County Education Partnership
709 Clay Street, Suite 101, Fort Wayne
260-423-6447
http://www.abouteducation.org/
Grades K-3:

• Extended help for students to assist them in reading at grade level by completion of Grade 3
• Sites located throughout the county to aid parents in helping their children
• Assessment given to determine a student's need
• Parent workshops present standards-based, grade-level-specific tools and techniques that parents can use at home with their children
• No charge for services

Allen County Public Library - Young Adult Services
900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne
260-421-1255
http://acplteens.wordpress.com/homework-help/
Grades 6-12:

• Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 6:00-8:00 p.m. during the school year
• There is no Homework Help when Fort Wayne Community Schools are closed for vacations or weather-related emergencies

Care 2 Learn Tutoring
Hosted at several locations in Allen County
260-436-6393
http://www.care2learntutoring.com
Fees, days and times vary; call for information.
Grades K-12:

• Homeschool academies
• One-on-one tutoring
• Summer academic camps

Educational Opportunity Center After School Tutoring
3000 South Wayne, Fort Wayne
260-745-5421
http://www.eocfw.org
Monday through Thursday, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Grades 6-12:

• Free help with homework and academic skills
• Registration form must be completed to attend sessions
• Call ahead for availability

Fort Wayne Center for Learning
800 Broadway, Suite 215, Fort Wayne
260-469-3925
http://www.fwcl.org/
Grades K-12:

• Skill-based tutoring with emphasis on helping reading and comprehension
• Call for cost information, sliding fees available

Homework Hotline
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
1-877-275-7673
http://www.askrose.org/
Sunday through Thursday, 7:00-10:00 p.m. EST, September-May (except breaks)
Grades 6-12:

• Math and science tutoring
• Call with homework assignment, pencil or pen, paper, textbook (if available) and calculator (if needed) in hand
• Students will be asked to provide their first name and the name of their school
• No charge for service

IPFW Division of Continuing Studies - Summer Reading Skills Program
2101 East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne
1-800-964-8888
http://www.ipfw.readingprograms.org/
Classes offered for Pre-K through 11th Grade:

• Taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development
• Class sizes limited
• Call for dates, times, and fees
• Ask about family discount

The Literacy Alliance
709 Clay Street, Suite 100, Fort Wayne
260-426-7323
http://www.fwliteracyalliance.org/
Adults only:

• One-on-one tutoring
• GED preparation
• Basic skills study in math, reading, etc.
• No charge for services

Specialty Tutoring
12603 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne
260-637-0144
http://www.specialtytutoring.com/
Grades K-12:

• Not-for-profit organization created to help children with learning difficulties
• Visual, auditory and language processing screening, memory, attention, math and reading skill development
• Interactive and personalized one-on-one tutoring
• Off-site tutoring by agreement
• Sliding fees for testing and tutoring
• Regular tutoring fee $30 per hour

Study Connection
1200 S. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne
260-467-8810
http://studyconnection.fwcs.k12.in.us/
Grades K-12:

• Fort Wayne Community Schools students only
• Contact the principal of the school your child attends to determine if a volunteer is available
• Homework help and tutoring services
• No charge for services

Sylvan Learning Center
10020 Auburn Park Drive, Fort Wayne
260-485-1330
http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/centers/46825/index.cfm
6227 Covington Road, Fort Wayne
260-436-2710
http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/centers/46804/index.cfm
Grades K-Adult:

• List of courses include reading, math, writing, algebra, SAT preparation, ACT preparation, and more
• Call center for list of current courses and fees

Adult Learning Centers -- GED and Basic Skills

The Literacy Alliance Centers
260-426-7323
http://www.fwliteracyalliance.org/learning.html

All Literacy Alliance Centers are staffed with a certified teacher, a site coordinator, and trained tutors. All services are free. All Learning Centers are closed the month of July. Pre-enrollment is required.

• Anchor Community Church
  1529 West Third Street, Fort Wayne
  Monday & Wednesday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  No childcare


• New Haven United Methodist Church
  630 Lincoln Hwy East, New Haven
  Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  Free childcare


• St. Hyacinth Community Center
  2809 Holton Avenue, Fort Wayne
  Monday & Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
  Free childcare


• Pre-GED Small Groups
  
  • Allen County Public Library - Computer Classroom
    900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne
    Tuesday 5:30-7:30 p.m.
    Thursday 5:30-7:30 p.m.
    
  • The Literacy Alliance
    709 Clay Street, Suite 100, Fort Wayne
    260-426-7323
    Tuesday & Thursday 9:00-11:00 a.m.
    


• Burmese Program
  Allen County League for the Blind
  5821 S. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne
  260-441-0551
  Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - noon, during the school year

GED Test Sites

• Anthis Career Center
  Adult and Continuing Education
  1200 South Barr Street, Fort Wayne
  260-467-1010
  Call for information.
  http://anthis.fwcs.k12.in.us


• Ivy Tech - Main Campus
  3800 North Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne
  260-482-9171
  http://www.ivytech.edu/northeast/

Family Literacy Sites

• East Wayne Street Center
  801 East Wayne Street, Fort Wayne
  260-422-6502
  Monday - Thursday, 8:00-11:30 a.m.
  Infant and toddler childcare on-site
  Pre-enrollment required. Call for an appointment.
  http://www.ewscenter.org

Fort Wayne Community Schools Sites
Please call individual sites for enrollment information as indicated.

• Anthis Career Center
  Adult and Continuing Education
  1200 South Barr Street, Fort Wayne
  260-467-1010
  Day and evening hours, call for times
  http://anthis.fwcs.k12.in.us/


• East Wayne Street Center Project Solve
  801 East Wayne Street, Fort Wayne
  260-422-6502
  Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
  Childcare and transportation available
  http://www.ewscenter.org


• Educational Opportunity Center
  3000 South Wayne Street, Fort Wayne
  260-745-5421
  Call for information
  http://eocfw.org/


• Youth Life Skills
  845 West Creighton Avenue, Rm. 209, Fort Wayne
  260-425-7844
  Call for information
  

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class Sites

Anthis Career Center
1200 South Barr Street, Fort Wayne
260-467-1010
Day and evening hours
Adults only
http://anthis.fwcs.k12.in.us/

Educational Opportunity Center
3000 South Wayne Avenue, Fort Wayne
260-745-5421
Monday-Wednesday-Friday OR Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Monday-Wednesday-Friday OR Tuesday-Thursday, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday, 5:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
http://eocfw.org/

First Assembly of God: International House
711 East Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne
Brenda Neuenschwander, 260-482-6100
Sundays 10:30am - 12:30pm, September through May, Room 37c
Women's Class: Tuesdays, 12 noon-3:00 p.m.
Register in Room 36
http://www.firstassemblyfw.org/passion1.php

Grace Presbyterian Church
1811 Fairhill Road, Fort Wayne
260-426-4712
Saturdays, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
ESL and Kids' Club, ages 4 - 11. Children must be registered to participate.
ESL classes also offered for adults; call for more information.
http://www.gpcfw.org/?page_id=144

The Literacy Alliance: Family Literacy Sites
Pre-enrollment required.
Call for an appointment.
Home visits required as part of the program.
Regular attendance required.
http://www.fwliteracyalliance.org/family.html

• CANI Head Start
  Hanna-Creighton Head Start
  2107 South Hanna Street, Fort Wayne
  260-456-1576 or 260-426-7323 ext. 23 to leave a message in Spanish
  Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
  Serves all languages, preference given to Head Start families
  Childcare available for children ages 3-10 during class
  http://www.canihelp.org/
  

Salem United Church of Christ
2401 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne
Michael Smith, 260-426-5854
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

St. Patrick's Parish
2120 South Harrison Street, Fort Wayne
260-744-1450
Summer and Fall classes available; call for class dates/times.

Resources and Related Reading

Allen County Education Partnership
260-423-6447
http://www.abouteducation.org/

American Library Association
1-800-545-2433
http://www.ala.org/alsc/

Consumer Information Center
1-888-878-3256
Request a free copy of Helping Your Child Become a Better Reader.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/

International Reading Association
http://www.reading.org

The Literacy Alliance
260-436-7323
http://www.fwliteracyalliance.org/

The National Institute for Child Health and Human Development
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/

Reading is Fundamental
1-877-RIF-READ
http://www.rif.org

U.S. Department of Education
1-877-4ED-PUBS
Request a free catalog of education/learning publications and a copy of Learning Partners: A Guide to Educational Activities for Families.
http://edpubs.ed.gov/EdpubsMenu/AboutEDPubs.aspx