KCLS offers homework assistance in several ways.    Study Zone: Volunteer tutors provide free homework help at KCLS libraries. Students in grades K-12 can drop in any time during Study Zone hours to study, do homework and get help with questions. https://kcls.org/study-zone/  Brainfuse Live Homework Help: A professional tutor will provide up to 20 minutes of specialized help with math, science, English and social studies homework through a downloaded online classroom plug-in. Available in English or Spanish. https://kcls.org/kids-subject/tutoring/  Homework Help Pages: These websites offer links to high quality information on the Internet and are organized by subject. www.kcls.org/homework  Ask KCLS: Live Chat Help service is staffed by professional librarians who are available 24 hours daily. Answers questions within a 20-minute time frame. https://kcls.org/ask/

Provides an after-school drop-in center for teens. Activities at the center include indoor basketball, volleyball, badminton, dodgeball, indoor soccer, DJ multimedia, foosball, ping pong, video games, movies, martial arts classes and an art lab with painting, drawing, coloring and carving activities.  Also offers a computer lab with tutoring and homework help. Serves as a site for the YouthForce job training program.

Offers afterschool and summer recreation, tutoring, youth leadership groups, and PRIDE group for youth ages 12-18.

Provides a variety of in-school and after-school groups for middle school and high school students. Bilingual/agricultural staff offer social and emotional support while learning key skills. Topics include identify development, healthy relationships, history and culture, job searching, post-high school planning and tutoring. LGBTQ/QTBIPOC youth programming is available. Also provides systems navigation workshops for immigrant and refugee parents and guardians. Service learning hours are available.

Provides after school tutoring, academic and homework help for English Language Learner (ELL), low income refugees and immigrant students.

Provides daily afterschool and summer programs for boys and girls, 6-18 years of age. Provides programs in: - character and leadership development, - education, and career development (including tutoring), - health and life skills (including snacks and meals), - the arts, - sports, fitness, and recreation

Provides before and after-school sessions Monday through Friday who are in need of support with homework assistance, tutoring and mentoring.  Parents bring children to the before-school session and return in the evening to pick up their children. Children are transported to and from Beacon Hill International and Kimball Elementary schools by van and they participate in academic as well as cultural activities.

Trains and places community volunteers in elementary schools to empower young students with strong literacy skills.  Works one on one with students to help increase their rate of learning.

Provides daily afterschool and summer programs for boys and girls, 6-18 years of age. Provides programs in: - character and leadership development, - education, and career development (including tutoring), - health and life skills (including snacks and meals), - the arts, - sports, fitness, and recreation

Offers a free after-school and summer program currently only for youth residents of King County Housing Authority (KCHA) in the Ballinger Homes Community. Provides a free after-school program with recreational activities, tutoring and homework assistance. Supports the academic and social emotional potential of youth by offering a structured program where students have access to resources, activities, and positive adult support.  Offers a safe, supportive and welcoming environment including healthy snacks.  Helps all participating youth to become well-rounded, contributing members of their communities.  Provides meaningful opportunities for youth voice, leadership, and service learning.  Students are encouraged to complete homework with mentors and participate in enrichment, recreation; physical fitness and life skills activities.

Trains and places community volunteers in elementary schools to empower young students with strong literacy skills.  Works one on one with students to help increase their rate of learning.

Provides after-school programs for children in grades K-5 and full-time enrichment programs during school breaks. Programs include academic enrichment, homework assistance, nutritious snacks, outdoor play and other activities geared toward students' social-emotional and academic skills. During school breaks, full day care is offered.

Works in partnership with Kent Meridian and Rainier Beach High Schools to offer year-long after-school academic programs to all newly arrived refugee youth in high school. Classroom Assistants and students meet weekly to complete homework assignments, tackle the senior research project, and complete important college application paperwork, such as the FAFSA. Time is divided into classroom instruction, individual and group work, mentorship, educational workshops, and access to scholastic resources.   Both sites feature Classroom Assistants who focus on assisting students as they participate in academic activities to improve their reading and writing skills and increase their knowledge of college and career readiness. The program strives to provide the information, resources, and access to opportunities to meet and exceed grade level standards, while completing high school graduation and college application milestones in order to graduate on time and with plans to pursue post-secondary education. Also provides opportunities for students to participate in civic and community engagement projects to build their leadership skills as well as to complete service learning requirements for graduation.

Provides after-school programs for children in grades K-5 and full-time enrichment programs during school breaks. Programs include academic enrichment, homework assistance, nutritious snacks, outdoor play and other activities geared toward students' social-emotional and academic skills. During school breaks, full day care is offered.

Trains and places community volunteers in elementary schools to empower young students with strong literacy skills.  Works one on one with students to help increase their rate of learning.

Provides daily afterschool and summer programs for boys and girls, 6-18 years of age. Provides programs in: - character and leadership development, - education, and career development (including tutoring), - health and life skills (including snacks and meals), - the arts, - sports, fitness, and recreation

Works in partnership with Kent Meridian and Rainier Beach High Schools to offer year-long after-school academic programs to all newly arrived refugee youth in high school. Classroom Assistants and students meet weekly to complete homework assignments, tackle the senior research project, and complete important college application paperwork, such as the FAFSA. Time is divided into classroom instruction, individual and group work, mentorship, educational workshops, and access to scholastic resources.   Both sites feature Classroom Assistants who focus on assisting students as they participate in academic activities to improve their reading and writing skills and increase their knowledge of college and career readiness. The program strives to provide the information, resources, and access to opportunities to meet and exceed grade level standards, while completing high school graduation and college application milestones in order to graduate on time and with plans to pursue post-secondary education. Also provides opportunities for students to participate in civic and community engagement projects to build their leadership skills as well as to complete service learning requirements for graduation.

What kind of tutoring, mentorship, parent support does this program offer?

Provides after-school educational tutoring and enrichment programming for residents of six low- and mixed-income housing communities in Seattle. The program includes reading, academic skill building and homework help in structured one-to-one tutoring sessions. Tutoring centers are staffed by education professionals and volunteers. Tutoring is available onsite for students who need academic assistance and are living in one of the six participating housing communities. Call for more specific site location information.

Helps prepare low-income and/or first-generation Seattle high school youth for post-secondary education through academic instruction and tutoring, academic and personal counseling, life skills and leadership development, career exploration and planning, college application assistance, financial aid workshops and college tours. Also requires a six-week summer academic program at Seattle University with high school credit available.

Provides after-school educational tutoring and enrichment programming for residents of six low- and mixed-income housing communities in Seattle. The program includes reading, academic skill building and homework help in structured one-to-one tutoring sessions. Tutoring centers are staffed by education professionals and volunteers. Tutoring is available onsite for students who need academic assistance and are living in one of the six participating housing communities. Call for more specific site location information.

Provides an after-school program for East African refugee and immigrant students living in the Greater Seattle area. Services include: -  Tutoring and homework help -  Youth-led interest groups for increase community involvement -  Parent advocacy to involve and educate families -  Outreach to schools -  Tracking of student progress and grades -  Ongoing support and mentorship to youth -  Special workshops and educational events   Also offers a summer program to keep students engaged in learning.

Provides after-school programs for children in grades K-5 and full-time enrichment programs during school breaks. Programs include academic enrichment, homework assistance, nutritious snacks, outdoor play and other activities geared toward students' social-emotional and academic skills. During school breaks, full day care is offered.

Provides one-on-one or small group reading, spelling, writing and math tutoring services using individualized techniques.

Provides adult basic education classes in reading, writing, and math to serve the needs of the adult student, 18 years or older, who lacks these basic skills. Each person is tested and diagnosed for reading, writing, and math levels and is provided with appropriate materials for instruction. Also provides English Language Acquisition (ELA) and General Education Degree Program (GED) for those that did not complete their high school education.