Certified Literate Community Program A Partnership Resulting in Improved Literacy Levels of Children, Families and Workers

Certified Literate Community Program (CLCP) Created in 1990 A community based solution A business - education - government partnership Active in 85 counties and 2 cities.

CLCP MISSION The mission of the Certified Literate Community Program is to mobilize every resource available to a community into a literacy campaign that functions within state certification guidelines and will result in a literate community.

CLCP GOALS Secure the commitment of all leading public & private organizations to the literacy campaign. Create & sustain public demand for a literate community. Achieve new enrollment annually & retain existing enrollment to the extent necessary to achieve the designation Certified Literate Community. Assess & document progress & recognize publicly the incremental economic, social & cultural benefits of literacy skills improvements achieved w/in the community. Develop a program capable of being sustained for the community to achieve and exhibit its ability to maintain the designation Certified Literate Community.

What is a CLCP ? An umbrella effort A collaborative mobilizing all community resources A marketing/public relations program A support system for providers and students A ten year commitment with a numerical goal

What do CLCPs do? Market - Recruit – Retain Locate and Secure Resources Remove Barriers Celebrate Continue to Assess Needs and the CLCP goals

Steering Committee/Board Business/Industry Religious Leaders Literacy Providers Human Service Agencies Professional Groups Media Military Chamber of Commerce Education Elected Officials Civic Groups Judicial System Law Enforcement Public Library

How Does a Community Become a CLCP ? Two levels of certification Applications are submitted for each level of certification Site evaluation visits are conducted State Board of TCSG certifies Annual Reports are required

When a Community Becomes a CLCP Recruitment, retention and graduation rates increase Resources increase – CLCPs annually secure over $2.5 million for their communities plus another $1.9 million in in-kind resources Community has a sense of mission and direction and becomes a self-managed force for literacy

In 2011 Awarded 2,023 GED® Testing scholarships; raised $125,486 for the scholarships Awarded 38 post-secondary scholarships; raised $14,106 1,570 volunteers donated 39,806 hours of service 298 tutors provided 17,416 hours of volunteer tutoring Provided $290,844 in teacher salaries and classroom space valued at over $417,799

CLCP Opportunities 2 post-secondary scholarships GA Press Association Award Quarterly meetings and retreat Quarterly newsletter Public Information Packet Materials available at http://literacy.myweb.uga.edu New this year: a CLCP Honor Roll

Advocacy – Taking Action www.gaadultlitadvocates.org

Mission and Vision GALA’s mission is to increase awareness, support, and funding for adult literacy needs and efforts in Georgia. Our vision is a literate Georgia with accessible learning opportunities for all adults.

Accomplishments Since 2010 we have implemented the Legislative Literacy Honor Roll, Letter Writing Campaign and advocacy training workshops. 2011 Legislative Literacy Honor Roll honored 11 individuals from both Congress and state legislature. 2012 Legislative Literacy Honor Roll honored 17 individuals from both Congress and state legislature.

Legislative Honor Roll Adult Literacy providers from across Georgia nominated state Senators and Representatives who had been supportive of literacy efforts in their districts. 10 elected officials, including the Lieutenant Governor, were honored for their commitment to Georgia’s adult learners.

Legislative Honor Roll Adult Literacy providers from across Georgia nominated state Senators and Representatives who had been supportive of literacy efforts in their districts. 17 elected officials, including a congressional representative, were honored for their commitment to Georgia’s adult learners.

Accomplishments 2011 Letter Writing Campaign resulted in 4,093 letters - 3,500 written by Adult Education Students. Since 2010, 9 advocacy training workshops have been presented around the state. Developed a website - www.gaadultlitadvocates.org Developed a social media brochure; joined Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn CLCP and GALA together picked up the sponsorship of the Community Outreach Symposiums (COP) sponsoring 2 symposiums in 2011 (Albany and Thomasville). Legislative Day at the Capitol.

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