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i s i o n :
People discovering better lives
through literacy.
M i s s i o n :
Our mission is to seek and provide
the resources and programs necessary for individuals to achieve literacy.
H i s t o r y :
The Literacy Council of Williamson
County was incorporated and began operations in 1985, after Round Rock Public Library volunteers became aware of the need to provide English literacy instruction to adults in Round Rock, and later, Williamson County. A handful of volunteer tutors served 19 adults the first year. Today, the Literacy Council serves more than 2,000 adults with the assistance of 75 to 100 volunteers.
C o m m u n
i t y N e e d :
Adult illiteracy and the high school dropout rates in this country are a growing problem. The problem
threatens the economic self-sufficiency of Americans and the global competitiveness of the U.S. There is a shortage
of affordable community adult programs in ESL, basic literacy, and GED preparation that can address this issue.
The Literacy Council of WC is a partner agency of:
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