partnerships austin dickson, executive director dr. ryan hall, director of programs
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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?
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