2023 Finger Lakes Crossword Competition

by | Jan 20, 2023

Join us for the Annual Finger Lakes Crossword Competition Date and Time: Saturday, September 23 from 1:00-4:00 pm. In person: Boynton Middle School in Ithaca, NY Individual and Team Play: 2, 3, or 4 on a team Three Levels of Difficulty: Easier, Trickier, and Toughest...

Volunteers Are the Heart of TLP

by | Mar 1, 2022

Volunteers have always been the heart of TLP, providing the majority of instruction for our amazing adult learners, serving on our board, keeping our in-house library in tip-top shape, and helping us with administrative tasks like mailings and preparing study...

Congratulations TLP Students!

by | Nov 19, 2021

Each year, TLP students work with trained volunteers to build reading, writing, math, English language, digital and other skills in order to reach their personal literacy and life goals. Many have one or more jobs, are caregivers for children in their families or...

What Does Tompkins Learning Partners Mean to You?

by | Nov 19, 2021

We asked students and volunteers the question, “What Does Tompkins Learning Partners Mean to You?” Here are a few of their responses: TLP is a place where I can learn at my own pace. [It’s] a place where I develop skills for self-empowerment and...

Need Help Studying for the U.S. Citizenship Exam?

by | Nov 19, 2021

Tompkins Learning Partners tutors can help you study for the U.S. Citizenship exam. Tutors help TLP students practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing for the test. They can also help you learn the U.S. Civics and History you need to know to pass! To learn...