Partnerships Austin Dickson, Executive Director Dr. Ryan Hall, Director of Programs

Literacy Action Overview 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

Literacy Action Overview Programs – Adult Basic Education – English as a Second Language – Workplace / Workforce Literacy – Family Literacy – Citizenship

Literacy Action Overview Students – Predominantly African-American (70%) – 28 countries represented – Five counties are the principal service area

Why We Partner “None of us is as smart as all of us.” - Ken Blanchard

Westside Works ABE support in preparation for job training

Decatur Housing Authority Low level ESL for refugees

DeKalb County School District On-site ESL classes for parents

How We Partner “Fairness is not an attitude. It's a professional skill that must be developed and exercised.” -Brit Hume

Elements of Partnership 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 Dr. Ryan Hall Director of Programs