Literacy Advancement Initiative

The Literacy Advancement Initiative aims to build the capacity of Central Texas literacy service providers by increasing the number of literacy volunteers and volunteer instructors, improving the quality and retention of existing instructors, and supporting the professional development of literacy program staff.

The Initiative provides free, effective, evidence-based adult literacy instruction. Through this initiative, the Literacy Coalition also recruits, trains and refers volunteer instructors, with the ultimate goal of increasing the number of quality literacy classes in our community.

If you are a literacy service provider who would like more information about the Literacy Advancement Initiative, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

ABE & ESL Instructor Trainings

The Literacy Coalition is currently offering evidence-based ABE and ESL instructional training for instructors in the Central Texas community. Trainings are held on a quarterly basis, and are open to both staff and volunteers. We also offer customized on-site trainings for literacy programs.

Click here to learn more about trainings and register. 

Post a new Volunteer Opportunity

LCCT constantly recruits and refers volunteers to assist literacy programs in central Texas. Volunteers can help with events, instruction, administration, and much more! Post a volunteer opportunity to our database and we'll start recruiting right away.

Click here to post a volunteer opportunity.

Literacy Instructor Meet-Ups

Literacy Instructor Meet-Ups are a fun way to get together with other instructors and share experiences for teaching ABE, ESL, and GED classes. One month we meet at an Austin Public Library for lunch, and the next month we try out a new happy hour destination. Join us!

RSVP Online or find notes from past meet-ups.

Online Resources for Literacy Instructors

Find videos, sample activity packets, and other online resources for literacy instructors. We are constantly collecting new information to help you and your students succeed in the classroom!

Click here to browse online resources.

Short Professional Development Workshops

The Literacy Coalition is now offering a new short professional development course for literacy teachers and program administrators. Topics include how to work with a multilevel class, evaluating classroom instruction, working with low-literate students, and more.

View topics and RSVP Online!

LCCT 2012 Professional Development Calendar