Peace By Piece-Terrasi LRNNG

SpecialtiesEarly Education, Child Care, Day Care, Preschool, VPK, School Readiness

The Learning Resource Center of Polk County, Inc. ( LRC ) was founded by the Junior League of Greater Lakeland, Inc in 1975 to help students by providing personalized supplemental education programs and consulting services for parents. At that time it was known as the Learning Disabilities Center and its primary purpose was to serve students with specific learning disabilities and provide support for their parents. The name changed in 1977, as programs for the learning disabled grew in the public school system, and LRC expanded its services to help all students maximize their learning potential. From its humble beginnings as a small volunteer group working in borrowed space, LRC today has over 400 certified teachers who provide countywide services to over 3, 000 students ages five through adult.

West Area Adult School is a learning center that is a part of Polk County Public Schools. The school provides a variety of programs for students over 16 years of age. It offers English for Speakers of Other Languages and computer education programs to more than 770 students. The school also provides high school diploma programs and conducts classes that prepare students for GED exams. West Area Adult School s family literacy program includes child care for children between the ages of 2 and 5. The school also provides career-related guidance counseling and financial aid. It organizes guest lectures by speakers from various colleges and vocational and technical educational institutions. Located in Lakeland, Fla., West Area Adult School additionally conducts field trips.