In October 2004, ACTN launched its Each One Teach One Adult Literacy Program, which provides one on one tutoring in reading, writing and math to older teens (ages 15-19) and adults (ages 20+) functioning at fifth grade level or below.  This population is the most underserved of the literacy categories, and the hardest to assist due to barriers such as learning disabilities, poverty, family instability, low self-esteem, shame embarrassment, and cultural limitations. ACTN is one of only two agencies in San Antonio that offers this type of service to the community.  Funding support comes from the City of San Antonio, and in-kind contributions have been provided through corporate gifts.

The key elements of the program are:
a)      one on one instruction through the use of trained literacy volunteers for a minimum of six months
b)      special testing to diagnose learning disabilities
c)      personal attention, individualized instruction at the student’s pace, and positive reinforcement
         from the tutor and EOTO staff
d)      a curriculum that combines the use of computer software, videos, textbooks and workbooks, and
         authentic or “real life” materials that the students encounter in their daily lives
e)      tutor training and ongoing tutor support
f)       assisting students with workforce development and life skills
g)      providing students with supportive services (vision and hearing screenings, family counseling,
         financial literacy, parenting education, GED and employment programs)

There currently are 40 students and 46 volunteer tutors enrolled in EOTO.