Partnerships

Austin Dickson, Executive Director

Dr. Ryan Hall, Director of Programs

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History & Mission – Founded in 1968 in downtown Atlanta to

teach literacy, life, and work skills to adults.

– Utilize both paid and volunteer teachers

• Classroom-based semester model

• One-on-one volunteer tutor model

• Site-based instructional models

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Programs – Adult Basic Education

– English as a Second Language

– Workplace / Workforce Literacy

– Family Literacy

– Citizenship

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Students – Predominantly African-American (70%)

– 28 countries represented

– Five counties are the principal service area

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“None of us is as smart

as all of us.”

- Ken Blanchard

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ABE support in preparation for job training

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Low level ESL for refugees

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On-site ESL classes for parents

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“Fairness is not an attitude. It's a professional skill that must be developed and exercised.”

-Brit Hume

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• Goals

– What are we trying to achieve together?

• Facilities

– Where do we want learning to happen?

• Equity

– How will we work towards success?

Questions?

Austin Dickson Executive Director adickson@literacyaction.org Dr. Ryan Hall Director of Programs rhall@literacyaction.org