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Changing Lives...
   One Word at a Time.

In serving adults in Central Ohio, the Columbus Literacy Council strives to

  • Enable Future Education
  • Increase Employability
  • Encourage Civic Involvement
  • Promote Family Stability and Support

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Programs 

Columbus Literacy Council offers many different programs designed to help adults from all backgrounds improve their functional literacy. If you or someone you know would like to register for one of our programs listed below, please visit our Sign Up for Classes page for more information.

Programs we offer:

Basic Literacy
Basic literacy programs teach native English speakers who need to improve their literacy related skills of reading, writing, and math.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs teach the English skills of reading, writing, speaking and understanding to those who need to learn or improve their English language skills.

Computer Assisted Instruction
Students use software that helps them learn basic literacy and language skills such as phonics, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading comprehension, listening and speaking, and basic math skills while at the same time learning valuable computer skills.

Workplace Literacy
Workplace Literacy is a program in which ESOL or Basic Literacy classes are taught to employees of area businesses. Classes are held at the employees’ work site, and the instructor develops the curriculum by taking into consideration both the literacy needs of the employees as well as the requirements of their job. Employers pay a fee for this service. Classes are open only to employees of the business. If you are interested in having the Council provide these services in your business, please contact Cori MacFarland at cmacfarland@columbusliteracy.org.