Gainesville Middle to have after-school language help

GAINESVILLE - About 60 students will be able to take part in an after-school program at Gainesville Middle next year made possible by a $25,000 grant from North Georgia College and State University. <br> <br> Christine Brosky, who coordinated the award, says its targeted at those already in language transition classes but with limited English proficiency. Tutors will work with them from three-to-five each afternoon after school.<br> <br> There is also a family literacy component to the program. It offers parents the opportunity to learn about the materials their children are using in school. <br> <br> Information about community assistance programs also will be provided to them.<br> <br> There is no cost to the students. The NGCSU grant will cover all expenses.<br> <br> The first group will begin the ten-week program in the fall. Another 30 students will take part in the spring.

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