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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 16, 2007
CONTACT: THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF HIGHLANDS
BRETA STROUD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (828) 526-9938 EXT. 240
5 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY AT NO CHARGE
The Literacy Council of Highlands Educational Programs are Designed to Help Break the Cycle
of Illiteracy.
For 16 years, The Literacy Council of Highlands have provided educational programs to aid
residents in improving their quality of life. The offerings have grown into five programs, all
offered at no charge to the community.
The After School Tutoring program provides individualized, one-on-one tutoring to students of
all ages. We provide this instruction in all school subjects including reading, elementary math,
advanced math such as Algebra II and Geometry, as well as Chemistry and Social Studies.
Currently, there are 65 students enrolled in this program. Up to 25 volunteers are assigned to
this subjects, giving students the needed help that is not available to them elsewhere.
The GED program is offered to students who wish to finish their high school education, assisting
them in obtaining their General Equivalency Diploma. Through these GED classes, students are
prepared for the five components of the GED test through individual tutoring small group
classes and practice tests.
The Computer Lab program provides ten computers for student usage of all types. Each
computer has reading tutorial software for students of all ages, from Kindergarten to adult. In
addition, the computers are equipped with the Rosetta Stone language learning software.
The Adult Literacy program provides one-on-one tutoring for adult students who struggle with
reading and writing. An astonishing 51% of the adult population in Macon County cannot read a
magazine fill out a job application. The Literacy Council works hard to outreach to our fellow
community residents who could benefit from these services.
The English as a Second Language program provides instruction in English language skills to
the non-English speakers of our community. Group classes are offered in three levels:
beginning, intermediate and advanced and provide the opportunity to practice conversational
topics that are essential to everyday life.
It requires a lot of hard work, and money, to keep these programs going. The Literacy Council
of Highlands receives no federal funds. The Council relies heavily on donations from community
members to cover ninety-eight percent of the operating expenses.
Help the Literacy Council of Highlands in their goal by attending Loving Literacy - A Premiere
Gala. Highlands Community players will present “How the Other Half Loves” on Wednesday,
August 15th, at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center. The opening reception with wine
and Hors d’oeuvres, catered by Let Holly Do The Cooking, will begin at 6:30 p.m. The
performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and after the play, coffee and dessert will be prepared by Jan
Zahr of Blackberry Hill Bakery and Deli.
Individual tickets are $125. Additional levels of sponsorships are: Pulitzer Prize (6 premiere
seats and acknowledgment in the program - $1500), National Book Award (4 premiere seats
and acknowledgment in the program - $1000), Best Seller (2 premiere seats and
acknowledgment in the program - $500), and Editor (unable to attend, but would like to
contribute). Tickets can be purchased or donations made at www.highlandsliteracy.org or by
calling The Literacy Council of Highlands at (828) 526-9938 at extension 240.
July 16, 2007
CONTACT: THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF HIGHLANDS
BRETA STROUD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (828) 526-9938 EXT. 240
5 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY AT NO CHARGE
The Literacy Council of Highlands Educational Programs are Designed to Help Break the Cycle
of Illiteracy.
For 16 years, The Literacy Council of Highlands have provided educational programs to aid
residents in improving their quality of life. The offerings have grown into five programs, all
offered at no charge to the community.
The After School Tutoring program provides individualized, one-on-one tutoring to students of
all ages. We provide this instruction in all school subjects including reading, elementary math,
advanced math such as Algebra II and Geometry, as well as Chemistry and Social Studies.
Currently, there are 65 students enrolled in this program. Up to 25 volunteers are assigned to
this subjects, giving students the needed help that is not available to them elsewhere.
The GED program is offered to students who wish to finish their high school education, assisting
them in obtaining their General Equivalency Diploma. Through these GED classes, students are
prepared for the five components of the GED test through individual tutoring small group
classes and practice tests.
The Computer Lab program provides ten computers for student usage of all types. Each
computer has reading tutorial software for students of all ages, from Kindergarten to adult. In
addition, the computers are equipped with the Rosetta Stone language learning software.
The Adult Literacy program provides one-on-one tutoring for adult students who struggle with
reading and writing. An astonishing 51% of the adult population in Macon County cannot read a
magazine fill out a job application. The Literacy Council works hard to outreach to our fellow
community residents who could benefit from these services.
The English as a Second Language program provides instruction in English language skills to
the non-English speakers of our community. Group classes are offered in three levels:
beginning, intermediate and advanced and provide the opportunity to practice conversational
topics that are essential to everyday life.
It requires a lot of hard work, and money, to keep these programs going. The Literacy Council
of Highlands receives no federal funds. The Council relies heavily on donations from community
members to cover ninety-eight percent of the operating expenses.
Help the Literacy Council of Highlands in their goal by attending Loving Literacy - A Premiere
Gala. Highlands Community players will present “How the Other Half Loves” on Wednesday,
August 15th, at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center. The opening reception with wine
and Hors d’oeuvres, catered by Let Holly Do The Cooking, will begin at 6:30 p.m. The
performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and after the play, coffee and dessert will be prepared by Jan
Zahr of Blackberry Hill Bakery and Deli.
Individual tickets are $125. Additional levels of sponsorships are: Pulitzer Prize (6 premiere
seats and acknowledgment in the program - $1500), National Book Award (4 premiere seats
and acknowledgment in the program - $1000), Best Seller (2 premiere seats and
acknowledgment in the program - $500), and Editor (unable to attend, but would like to
contribute). Tickets can be purchased or donations made at www.highlandsliteracy.org or by
calling The Literacy Council of Highlands at (828) 526-9938 at extension 240.
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