R. Benjamin Wiley Learning Center:  Location & Background

 R. Benjamin Wiley Learning Center

1006 West Tenth Street
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 451-5610

Fax:  451-5618

The Adult Educational programs at the R. Benjamin Wiley Learning Center are dedicated to providing an educational climate conducive to maximum learning and growth to promote sound decision making, positive self-esteem, effective communication and life-coping skills. 

R. Benjamin Wiley:  Programs of Study 

Adult Basic Education

Classes are offered to adults (ages 17 or older) who are reading at a lower level.  Instruction includes reading, writing, math, social studies and science.  Classes are offered Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the R. Benjamin Wiley Learning Center.

 Family Literacy

The Family Literacy program provides educational, social, and parenting training to all participants. Program activities may be provided in the home and/or an education center. This training will provide the necessary foundation for the parents and children to reach their full learning potential.

Eligible participants must have a "parent" in need of a GED, or additional literacy skills to obtain employment, children between the ages of birth and their eighth birthday and live in the Erie area.

General Equivalency Diploma (GED Classes)

Classes are offered to adults (ages 17 or older) who need assistance preparing for the GED exam. Instruction includes reading, writing, math, social studies and science. Classes are offered, Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or Monday and Wednesday from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. September through May at the R. Benjamin Wiley Learning Center.