1. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Planning an Adult Literacy Program

2. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Components of adult literacy Reading Writing Math English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL) Cultural literacy

3. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Why start an adult literacy program? Community need Economic concerns Immigration Children's education Health issues Quality of life

4. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas A literacy program as part of a larger initiative Violence prevention Substance abuse prevention Community health Voter registration Economic development Job training Education Specific early childhood or school-based initiatives Anti-poverty

5. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas How do you plan an adult literacy program?

6. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Step 1: Assemble a planning team Encourage participation of: Local government Libraries Human service providers Schools Law enforcement Health providers Employers Labor unions etc...

7. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Step 2: Assess the need Explore sources of information: Census data and other statistical records. School systems. Human service agencies and health providers. Community focus groups. Key individuals and pre-existing formal or informal groups rooted in the community.

8. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Step 3: Design a program to meet the demand What services will the program provide, and to whom? What entity will run the program? Federal government State agencies Local governments National organizations Community based organizations Employers Public higher education Schools or education partnerships

9. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Step 3: Design a program to meet the demand. (cont.) What are the program's educational assumptions? How will the program view students? What will take place in the classroom? Will the program be staffed by professionals or volunteers? Volunteer programs How will you evaluate the program?

10. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Step 3: Design a program to meet the demand. (cont.) How will the program be funded? Public money. Foundation money. Community funds. Fundraising. Memberships. Endowment. For-profit arm of the organization.