Houston READ Commission

Description

The Houston READ Commission promotes economic self-sufficiency and individual determination through programs that offer adult basic education (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESL), GED preparation (GED), family, financial and computer literacy.

What We Do for the Community:

• Operate demonstration learning centers, including sites designed specifically for family and workplace literacy (programs offered in basic skills, pre-GED, GED and English as a Second Language);
• Provide free training for tutors and instructors;
• Forge public/private sector partnerships to sponsor literacy programs and public awareness activities;
• Track the progress of literacy program participants to measure effectiveness of services and help students achieve their goals;
• Maintain a central database on literacy services to identify neighborhoods and groups in need of programs;
• Raise needed resources to support and coordinate literacy services in Houston;
• Maintain the city-wide literacy helpline to place students and tutors in programs; and
• Advocate to local, state and federal agencies and the business community to enhance awareness of the literacy problem in our state and nation.