About fifteen percent of Norwalk’s school age children reside in housing operated by the Norwalk Housing Authority. The Housing Authority Learning Centers were designed to ensure that children residing in public housing have the tools to develop academic, social, and personal skills that are necessary to promote success in school and future endeavors.
The Learning Centers provide families with school age children quality afterschool programs designed to create a culture of academic achievement. Daily homework assistance, tutoring in math, reading, technology, and writing is offered to all students. Pre and post testing is administered to assess students’ competency and skill level.
The Centers offer programs that are designed to support academic achievement through the provision of a wide variety of quality activities and culturally enriching programs that increase students’ interests, creativity, and self esteem.
The NHA Learning Centers provide a safe and nurturing environment staffed with professionals who foster positive communication with students and families. Safe and convenient transportation is provided.
Summer Hours 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
School Vacation Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00pm
For more information call: (203) 852-1144
NHA Literacy Program Award
The Norwalk Housing Authority received the National Award of Excellence from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials for its after-school literacy program. Begun four years ago, the program pairs up students from K-12 with certified teachers to boost their reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, speaking and listening skills.
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EDUCATION : LEARNING CENTERS
