P.O. Box 11484, Tampa, FL 33680
Telephone: (813) 527-9991
Email: ican_cec@yahoo.com


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Welcome To Our Learning Community!

“I CAN do anything I set my mind to.”
- Students

“I CAN give the gift of literacy.”
- I CAN Literacy Team & Community


I CAN! Intensive Learning Programs

"Empowering Adults & Teens to Take Responsibility for their Education"

I CAN Intensive Learning Programs provide adults and teens (age 16 and older) one-on-one, small group, and self-directed instruction in reading literacy, basic education, Pre-GED, college-level tutoring and test-prep, workforce development and life skills training in a supportive, caring, student-centered learning environment. Following diagnostic testing, students receive an individualized learning plan at his/her level in the core content areas (reading, math, writing, science, and social studies).

I CAN uses structured, self-paced curricula provided by Pace Learning Systems, Inc., which include print and software-based learning programs that are correlated to state and national education standards. Each program contains step-by-step modules, life skills lessons, worksheets, practice tests, and mastery tests. Students are required to achieve a minimum 90% score on each module mastery test to progress to the next module.

The learning programs are correlated to standardized tests including: Test of Basic Adult Education (TABE), General Education Development (GED) Test, Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), College Placement Test (CPT), and Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE - General Knowledge Test).  The academic, workforce development, and college ready curricula prepare students to obtain a high school diploma, and to enter and succeed in higher education, workforce, community, and in society.

Trained instructors, university and social service professionals, college students, and volunteer tutors from the community help to meet the diverse needs of students.  Program transition includes assistance to take the GED and other standarized tests, enroll or succeed in higher education or vocational training, enter the workforce, or advance to a better job. I CAN celebrates students' achievement at its annual cap-and-gown graduation and awards ceremony. The event recognizes students' success, and the support of staff, instructors, tutors, volunteers, board of directors, community partners, and donors.

Program Enrollment
Assessment Test
Our Students & Tutors
Reading Literacy (below 5th grade level)
Adult Basic Education Program (5th to 8th grade)

GED Preparation
GED Test & State of Florida Diploma
College-Level Tutoring & Test-Prep 
Workforce Development Program
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                   Program Enrollment
Prospective students are required to contact the I CAN office at (813) 527-9991 to schedule an orientation appointment. Students may be placed on a waiting list due to our commitment to a small group learning environment and due to the availability of tutors for literacy level students.

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Assessment Test

Students take the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) to determine their education levels in reading, math and language. The test results will determine their education plan. If a student has taken the TABE test within 3-months of admission in I CAN, and can bring a copy of the test to orientation, the test is not required. The TABE post test is given at scheduled times to assess students’ progress throughout the program.


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Our Dedicated Students

I CAN students are adults and out-of-school teens who prefer a non-traditional, supportive, and caring learning environment. Small class sizes provide the intensive instruction and tutoring to meet their diverse education needs.

Our students:

  • Are ages 16 and older
  • Seek a High School Diploma
  • Seek Reading, Math, and Writing Skills
  • Seek College-Level Tutoring 
  • Seek Test-Prep for Standardized Exams
  • Seek Workforce & Life Skills

  

 

Our Compassionate Instructors & Tutors
I CAN instructors include certified teachers, graduate students, and professionals from education institutions and organizations in the community. Other professionals, college students, and retirees volunteer as tutors to help students improve their skills.

Instructors and Tutors are:

  • Trained
  • Caring
  • Educated
  • Effective
  • Dedicated
  • Respected
  • Appreciated

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Reading Literacy

Students reading below the 5th grade level receive intensive instruction to improve their reading skills.

Program includes:

  • Diagnostic/Post Testing
  • Individualized Reading Plans
  • Math & Writing Lessons
  • Computer and Audio/Visual Lessons
  • Teacher-directed instruction
  • One-on-one tutoring

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Basic Education Skills
Students functioning at 5th - 8th grade levels enroll in the Basic Education Program to improve their skills in reading, writing, and math.

Program Includes:

  • Diagnostic/Post Testing
  • Individualized Learning Plans
  • One-on-One Teaching
  • Teacher-Directed Instruction
  • Self-directed Learning
  • Computer-assisted Learning

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GED Preparation

Students functioning at 9th - 12th grade levels develop the academic skills to pass the GED or FCAT test to obtain a high school diploma.

Program Includes:

  • Diagnostic/Post Testing
  • Adult GED Program
  • Under-Age GED Program (16 and 17 year olds)
  • Individualized Learning Plans
  • College Transition Assistance
  • Job Placement Assistance

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GED Test & State of Florida Diploma
Pre-GED students are required to take the GED Practice Tests before they register to take the GED Test. Students are required to score 500 or above on all five subject areas of the GED practice test. Students receive the State of Florida Diploma when they pass the official GED test administered by the school district.  I CAN Succeed Program teen students have a 100% passing rate on the GED test to date.

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College-Level Tutoring & Test-Prep 

The program provides skills-based curricula, one-on-one tutoring and computer-assisted programs to empower college and career school students with stronger academic skills to succeed in higher education. Test-Prep prepares students via tutoring and computer-assisted testing software to pass standardized tests to enter college and vocational training or to meet workforce requirements. 


  

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Workforce Readiness Skills
Students learn pre-employment and work maturity skills to succeed in today's workplace. The program provides teacher-directed and computer-assisted instruction.

Topics Include:

  • Making Career Decisions
  • Preparing a Resume
  • Completing a Job Application
  • Making Your Job Interview Count
  • Completing Tasks Effectively
  • Communicating at Work

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