Bethune Educational Center
Director: Leo Mediavilla, Administrator
614 South 5th St., Immokalee, FL 34142-
TEL: (239) 867-2880
FAX: (239) 867-2883
Email:
Website: http://www.collierschools.com
Agency Purpose:
Services Provided: Adult/Family literacy, GED, Basic Ed., ESOL, Counseling, Citizenship testing
Eligibility Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older, and not attending regular school.
Referral Instructions: By phone or Walk-in
Fee: None
Hours of Operation: M-F 8AM-9PM
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: Yes
Comments:
Collier County Library
Director:
2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples, FL 34108-
TEL: (239) 593-3511
FAX:
Email:
Website:
Agency Purpose: The Collier County Public Library systematically collects, organizes, and disseminates a selection of print and non-print materials & services for informational, educational, recreational, and cultural needs of the county resident.
Services Provided: The Library provides public library services to the entire county through its eight branches and outreach services.
Eligibility Requirements: Proof of Collier County residency
Referral Instructions: Walk-in
Fee: None
Hours of Operation: M-Th 9AM-8PM, Fri-Sat 9AM-5PM
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: No
Comments:
Collier County Public Schools (Student Services)
Director: Dei Whinnery
5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, FL 34109-
TEL: (239) 377-0001
FAX: (239) 436-5667
Email:
Website: http://www.collier.k12.fl.us
Agency Purpose: To provide education for students from K-12
Services Provided: Education
Eligibility Requirements: Collier County Residence
Referral Instructions: Call for appointment
Fee: None
Hours of Operation: M-F 7:30AM-4:30PM
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: No
Comments: Portuguese also spoken. Alt. Phone Number: (239)436-6474
Collier County Public Schools: Pre-Kindergarten Basic Program, Headstart, Pre-K migrant, early intervention
Director: Laura Stacell–PMs
506 North 9th Street, Immokalee, FL 34142-
TEL: (239) 867-2985
FAX: (239) 867-2992
Email: stacella@collier.k12.fl.us
Website: http://www.collierschools.com
Agency Purpose: To provide a safe and healthy child-centered environment for the total development of the individual child
Services Provided: Certified teachers and aide in each class. Health screening provided (vision, hearing, dental). Transportation provided to and from selected sites only.
Eligibility Requirements: Child must be 4 years of age by 9-1. Income eligibility guidelines for Headstart & Early Intervention Programs must be followed for funding.
Referral Instructions: Call
Fee: None
Hours of Operation: M-F 8AM-4PM (office)
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: Yes
Comments:
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Collier County Public Schools TAP (Teenage Parent Program)
Principal: Mr. Bill Spano and Mr. Jose Hernandez
Gulf Coast High School, Naples, FL 34109-
TEL: (239) 377-1600
FAX:
Email:
Website:
Agency Purpose: Allowing pregnant young women to stay in and finish high school.
Services Provided: Day care and parenting
Eligibility Requirements: Must be enrolled in Public School
Referral Instructions: Call for appointment
Fee: None
Hours of Operation: M-F 6:30 AM-2:00 PM
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: Yes
Comments:
International College
Director: Terry McMahan, President
2655 Northbrooke Drive, Naples, FL 34119-
TEL: (239) 513-1122
FAX: (239) 513-9054
Email:
Website: http://www.internationalcollege.edu
Agency Purpose: Offers Associate, Baccalaureate, and Graduate degrees as well as other programs which enhance the student’s ability to achieve career objectives.
Services Provided: The college provides contemporary and experimental delivery systems, including distance learning. College offers associate, bachelor, and master degree programs in 12 fields of study
Eligibility Requirements: None
Referral Instructions: Call for appointment
Fee: Sliding-scale; Financial Aid Available
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8am-10pm; Sat 8am-5pm
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: No
Comments:
St. Ann Catholic School
Director: James Steiber
542 Eighth Ave South, Naples, FL 34103-
TEL: (239) 262-4110
FAX: (239) 262-3991
Email:
Website: http://naples.net/educate/stann.htm
Agency Purpose: St. Ann School is fully accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference, and serves Collier County. Teaching focuses on 4 key areas: spiritual, psychological, intellectual, and physical aspects of education.
Services Provided: A warm, Christian atmosphere to motivate and guide the individual student through a fundamental yet flexible program. Testing is used as an aid, not an absolute, to assess the student’s strengths and weaknesses
Eligibility Requirements: None
Referral Instructions:
Fee: Sliding-scale
Hours of Operation: M-F 8AM-4PM
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: No
Comments:
St. Elizabeth Seton School
Director:
2760 52nd Terrace SW, Naples, FL 34116-
TEL: (239) 455-2262
FAX:
Email:
Website:
Agency Purpose: To provide the development of the total child. The students are the focal point of its educational approach and instructional program.
Services Provided: St. Elizabeth Seton School shares with parents the responsibility of assisting children toward their achievement.
Eligibility Requirements: 4 to 13 years old / of their intellectual, spiritual, and physical potential
Referral Instructions: Call for appointment
Fee: Yes
Hours of Operation: M-F 8AM-5:30PM
English: Yes
Spanish: No
Creole: No
Comments:
The Community School
Director: G. Ogasa Ext. #227
3251 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34109-
TEL: (239) 597-7575
FAX:
Email:
Website:
Agency Purpose: To provide private education to Collier residents
Services Provided: All academic programs, computer, art, physical education, music, enrichment.
Eligibility Requirements: Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade
Referral Instructions: Walk-in or call for appointment
Fee: Yes
Hours of Operation: M-F 8AM-4:30PM
English: Yes
Spanish: No
Creole: No
Comments:
Walker Institute of Technology–Bethune Center, G.G. Adult Center, Adult and Community Education
Director: Leo Mediavilla (Adult & Community Education)
3702 Estey Ave., Naples, FL 34104-
TEL: (239) 430-6900
FAX: (239) 430-6711
Email: kessle.pa@collier.k12.fl.us
Website: http://collier.k12.fl.us
Agency Purpose: Educational opportunity
Services Provided: Tutors, computers, listening station, multimedia, GED preparation, ESOL, Vocational English (VESOL)
Eligibility Requirements: At least 16 years of age, not currently enrolled in High School
Referral Instructions: Walk-in
Fee: None
Hours of Operation: M-F 8AM-2PM M-Th 6PM-9PM
English: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Creole: Yes
Comments: Also may be contacted at 239-867-2880
Literacy Office of Fort Myers
Director: Charlie Galvin Executive Director
12734 Kenwood Lane Ste. 96, Ft. Myers, FL 33907-
TEL: (239) 278-4400
FAX: (239) 278-1259
Email: lvlcread@earthlink.net
Website:
Agency Purpose:
Services Provided: Free tutoring for basic English, reading & writing, training for Citizenship
Eligibility Requirements: Adults 18+
Referral Instructions: Call office
Fee: $25 registration fee, otherwise free
Hours of Operation: M-Th 9-1
English: Yes
Spanish: No
Creole: No
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