LCCT recognized a need for a report containing the most streamlined, accurate, and current data to reveal the various literacy-related needs in Central Texas.  By gathering information already available to the public, including data from the 2007 and 2008 American Community Survey, the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy, the Literacy Coalition has organized the data into an easily understandable snapshot of various literacy-related needs. 

The Snapshot of Literacy Needs in Central Texas includes:

• Limited English Proficiency - ESL Needs
• No High School Diploma - GED Needs
• Low Literacy - Basic Literacy Needs
• Why Should We Care? The Impact of Low Literacy on Your Community

 

       

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Click above to download Part I or Part II of the Literacy in Central Texas snapshot.

Presentation on Central Texas Capacity

In June 2010, the Literacy Coalition convened the Central Texas Regional Literacy Summit to formally release the report on literacy in Central Texas. Afterward, an awards luncheon was held to recognize public servants who have been outstanding champions of literacy for our community.

To view the presentation from the Regional Literacy Summit, simply click through the presentation below.

If you would like to download a copy of this presentation from slideshare, click "View on Slideshare" to the bottom right of the presentation.