State, Regional and Urban Organizations which advocate for
adult literacy/basic education and ESL/ESOL
Further information
on adult literacy public policy advocacy
This first section of this document has information on state organizations
and coalitions.
The second section has information on regional organizations and
coalitions.
The third section is a link to information on urban literacy coalitions.
The Fourth section is California Coalitions
37 States with State Advocacy Organizations and Coalitions
ARIZONA
Arizona Association for Lifelong Learning
P.O. Box 16021
Phoenix, AZ 85011-6021
http://www.az-aall.org
CONTACTS:
Charles Hoyt chneighor@hotmail.com
Maureen Hoyt maureenh@az-aall.org
Updated 11/15/07 by Charles Hoyt
AZ-TESOL
Nancy Jamieson Mallette, President
Jean Zukowski/Faust and W. Robert Walker, Newsletter Editors
1215 W. 8th Street
PMB 77
Yuma, AZ 85384
http://www.az-tesol.org
Updated 12/14/04 by
Kathy St. John
Southwest Regional Representative
ProLiteracy America
Greater Arizona Literacy Coalition
The Greater Arizona Literacy Coalition represents adult education
providers, literacy organizations and family literacy programs in Arizona.
GALC provides leadership, advocacy, professional development and
representation to adult education and literacy practitioners in order to
represent the interests of our students and advance the field.
Updated 1/7/05 by
Lynn Reed
Literacy Volunteers
ARKANSAS
Arkansas Literacy Councils, Inc
Arkansas Literacy Councils, Inc (ALC), Arkansas' statewide coalition,
is an advocate for community-based literacy councils and works in
partnership with the state adult education department.
CONTACT:
Marie Bruno, Executive Director
Arkansas Literacy Councils
4942 West Markham, Suite 1
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501)663-4321
FAX: (501)663-3041
www.arkansasliteracy.org
Hotline: (800) 264-7323
Updated 12/4/04 with information provided by Sheri Rogers
CALIFORNIA
California Council for Adult Education
1006 Fourth Street, Suite 260
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 444-3323
Fax: (916) 557-1152
ccae1@mindspring.com
http://www.ccaestate.org
Steve Prantalos, Executive Director
Phone: (714) 536-7354
Fax: (714) 960-8764
sprantalos@socal.rr.com
Updated 12/14/04 by
Kathy St. John
Southwest Regional Representative
ProLiteracy America
CATESOL, California affiliate of TESOL.
21C Orinda Way #362
Orinda, CA 94563
catesol@catesol.org
http://www.catesol.org
CONTACTS:
Dan Fichtner, President 2007/08
UCLA Education Extension
dfichtner@aol.com
310/748-5527
Kathleen Flynn, President Elect 2007/08
Gendale Community College
kathleenflynn@msn.com
818/240-1000
Sociopolitical Coordinators:
Charlene Ruble
Project GLAD
charlene1938@sbcglobal.net
714/43-3608
Betty Empol
Conejo Valley Adult Education
BetteE@conejo.tec.ca.us
805/97-4626
Karen Cadeiro-Kaplan
kcadiero@cox.net
San Diego State University
619/594-4994
Udated 11/14/07 by
Branka Marceta, CATESOL Secretary 2007/08
catesol_branka@yahoo.com
OTAN
COLORADO
Colorado Adult Education Professional Association
The vision of the Colorado Adult Education Professional
Association (CAEPA) is to lead the Colorado adult education
community to innovation through implementation of the best and
emerging practices in lifelong learning.
CAEPA is a visible, proactive leader in the Colorado adult
education community. CAEPA collaborates, encourages, and promotes
communication, and identifies political and educational initiatives.
CAEPA has a volunteer Board of Directors with no paid staff. The
association is made up of educators, tutors, volunteers,
administrators, and staff members from the literacy community,
non-profit organizations, library programs, family literacy and
even-start programs, adult high school, one-stop education and
employment centers, correctional facilities, college, and
university settings.
They are engaged in the following activities:
CONTACT:
Nancy Lambott, President
McLain Community High School
13600 W. 2nd Place
Lakewood, CO 80226
Phone: (303) 982-7484
nlambott@jeffco.k12.co.us
http://www.caepa.org/contactus.htm
Updated 12/14/04 by
Kathy St. John
Southwest Regional Representative
ProLiteracy America
COTESOL
Larry R. Fisher
63 UCB
Boulder, CO. 80309-0063
Phone: (303) 735-4234
Fax: (303) 492-5515
Larry.Fisher@colorado.edu
http://www.colorado.edu/iec/cotesol
Updated 12/14/04 by
Kathy St. John
Southwest Regional Representative
ProLiteracy America
DELAWARE
Delaware Coalition for Literacy
The goals of the Delaware Coalition for Literacy are to:
create/foster an awareness of literacy needs; advocate for
literacy issues; support existing literacy programs and
encourage the development of new initiatives; and recruit
students and volunteers for existing programs.
The Coalition has a volunteer Board of Directors with no paid
staff. The standing committees are: development (funding),
legislative ( keeping abreast of what is occurring with funding
for state literacy programs, including family literacy, library
literacy, adult literacy, basic skills and GED programs; P.R.
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spreading the word on what is out there; membership; and
program support.
They are engaged in the following activities:
1) write position papers on specific literacy topics to be
disseminated to legislators and other interested parties
2) conduct state-wide workshops. e.g. block granting and skills
needed for entry level positions, leadership training
3) sponsor literacy events e.g. family literacy day
4) set up information booths at local events e.g. community days
5) develop PSA's for radio
6) work with other state organizations on special events, e.g.
the adult students' organization on a family literacy book drive
the Delaware adult teachers organization on the annual conference
7) sponsor some neat special events, Corporate Spelling Bee
8) meet with legislators to advocate for literacy issues
CONTACT:
Syd Goldberg, Executive Director
Delaware Coalition for Literacy
PO Box 639
Dover, DE 19903
(302)366-8771
FAX: (302)366-1029
sydgoldberg@yahoo.com
www.decoalitionforliteracy.org
Hotline: (800)464-HELP (4357)
Updated 1/21/04
FLORIDA
Florida has three key state level literacy-related organizations:
Adult and Community Educators of Florida, Inc.; the Florida
Literacy Coalition; and Sunshine State TESOL. It also has five
regional adult literacy centers
Adult and Community Educators of Florida, Inc. (ACE)
This organization is made up of adult and community education
administrators, teachers, and representatives from universities.
ACE has several task forces among which is the Adults with
Disabilities Committee which does advocacy work.
CONTACT:
Valerie Boyd, Executive Director,
Adult and Community Educators of Florida, Inc.,
912 S. Martin Luther King Blvd.,
Talahassee, FL 32301.
Phone: 850/222-2233;
Fax: 850/222-0133
<http://www.fau.edu/divdept/coe/acenet/acenet.htm>
The Florida Literacy Coalition
The Florida Literacy Coalition serves the needs of volunteer
literacy organizations, family literacy programs, and other
Florida adult education programs.
CONTACT:
Greg Smith
Florida Literacy Coalition
934 North Magnolia Ave, Suite 104
Orlando, FL 32803-3854
(407)246-7110
FAX: (407)246-7104
smithg@floridaliteracy.org
www.floridaliteracy.org
Hotline: (800)237-5113
Updated 1/21/04
Sunshine State TESOL
Sunshine State TESOL is a state-wide organization that links
many local TESOL Councils. Its newsletter, The Messenger, and
a Sunshine State TESOL Journal help members to become
involved in advocacy efforts.
CONTACTS:
Allene Grognet,
Center for Applied Linguistics
Sunbelt Office,
630 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 103,
Sarasota, FL
34236;
or Michael Kraft, President; or Elizabeth Platt, Co-chair
of the Sociopolitical Concerns Committee.
In Florida, there are also 5 regional adult literacy centers:
Region 1 Literacy Center
Contact: Barbara VanCamp or Jack Newell
operated by Leon County Schools
283 Trojan Trail
Tallahassee, FL 32311
Region 2 Literacy Center
Contact: Walter Boatright
operated by Suwannee County Schools
702 2nd St., NW
Live Oak, FL 32060
904-364-2755
Region 3 Literacy Center
Contact: Anita Rodgers
operated by Florida Human Resources Development, Inc.
924 N. Magnolia Ave., #319
Orlando, FL 32803
407-699-9622
Region 4 Literacy Center
Contact: Delores Jeffers
operated by Lawwton & Rhea Chiles Center for Healthy Mothers &
Babies
4202 East Fowler Ave., FAO-126
Tampa, FL 33620-7900
813-974-8261
Region 5 Literacy Center
Contact: Darlene Kostrub
operated by the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition
551 SE 8th St., Suite 101
Delray Beach, FL 33483
561-279-9103
dskostrub@aol.com
Updated 8/8/00 by Darlene Kostrub
GEORGIA
Georgia TESOL Sociopolitcal Concerns Group
Provides a forum for researchers and educators to discuss
and disseminate information on matters socially and/or
politically related to TESOL.
Contact Person: Tonna Harris-Bosselmann
thbosselmann@gsc.edu
http://www.gatesol.org/Interest_Sections/Socio_Political.htm
A new statewide adult literacy education public policy
advocacy group is forming in late 2007-early 2008.
For more information about this, contact
Daphne Greenberg
ALCDGG@langate.gsu.edu
Updated 11/12/07 by Jacqueline Saindon and David J. Rosen
ILLINOIS
The Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association, Inc.(IACEA )
IACEA, the voice of adult education in Illinois, provides leadership, advocacy
and representation of adult education and literacy practitioners in order to
advance, unify and professionalize the field. IACEA is the only statewide professional
association for adult education and literacy program administrators and staff.
Some of its activities include actively advocating for funds, staff development
activities, policies and services. IACEA hosts an annual, statewide conference
and successfully co-sponsored COABE in Chicago in 2000. It has over 600 members
including administrators, teachers, support staff, state staff, university faculty
and others. It has a PAC for involvement with legislators on a state and national
level. The
organization's legislative committee meets regularly and has a listserv to communicate
with programs on important funding or policy issues. IACEA continually works
with the state and federal legislators to secure an increase in adult education
funds. Currently, a statewide postcard campaign to state legislators and the
governor from adult education students is underway.
CONTACTS:
Laura Bercovitz, President, lbercovitz@thecenterweb.org
Kendra Humphreys, President-elect, hmphreys@siu.edu
Joyce Fritsch, Legislative co-chair, jfritsch@roe17.k12.il.us
John Muirhead, Legislative co-chair, jmuirhead@usd116.org
Updated 12/10/07, Laura Bercovitz
INDIANA
Indiana Adult Literacy Coalition
"The Indiana Adult Literacy Coalition (IALC) is a governor-
appointed advisory group whose purposes are to promote
lifelong learning for Indiana residents and to encourage the
coordination of state agency activity related to adult literacy.
Our activities have centered on communication among adult
literacy programs, publicity about adult literacy, support of
local literacy coalitions, business and industry support for adult
literacy, and identification of gaps in services and literacy
trends. The IALC members are representative of the adult
literacy community and bring an array of skills and expertise
to their role as advisors to the governor and the coordinating
state agencies.
The Indiana Association of Adult and Continuing Education has
an active legislative committee that advocates at the state and
federal levels on adult education issues and funding. This
committee has a communication network that can be activated
as needed. The group also prepares a legislative agenda for
each session of Indiana's congress and identifies leaders to
contact congress people.
Both groups work hard to remain abreast of legislative issues
and funding and advocate for adult literacy at both the state
and federal levels."
CONTACTS:
Indiana Association for Adult and Continuing Education
Densie Henard, President
Central Indiana Educational Service Center
6321 LaPas Trail
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317)387-7100
<dhenard@ciesc.k12.in.us>
Indiana Adult Literacy Coalition
Jennie Bear, IALC Consultant
Division of Adult Education
Indiana Department of Education
State House, Room 229
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2798
IALC Information updated 8/28/00 by Kay Beall
Indiana TESOL
INTESOL is also a very active organization.
CONTACT FOR INTESOL: Jennie Bear 317/232-0526.
Updated 8/16/00 by Linda Hoover
KENTUCKY
Kentucky Association for Adult and Continuing Education (KAACE)
Organized and operated exclusively to:
1. provide an Association affording opportunities to stimulate and interest
in adult and continuing education.
2. bring together representatives of organizations, institutions, agencies,
and all persons supporting adult and continuing education.
3. afford opportunities for cooperative planning, exchanging information and
carrying out other activities of the Association.
4. encourage national, regional, and statewide support of adult and continuing
education through organizations which promote the various aspects of adult and
continuing education.
5. encourage the membership to review current literature and to prepare articles
and abstracts or pertinent information for dissemination through the organization.
6. cooperate with national, regional, state, and local educational organizations
and associations.
7. promote research and studies,support legislation, and develop professional
leadership relating to adult and continuing education and
8. promote adult and continuing education asanintegral part of the
educational system in Kentucky.
CONTACT:
Pamala Wilson
KAACE President
Assistant Dean ofCommunity and Economic Development; Adult Education
Henderson Community College
2660 S. Green Street
Henderson, KY 42420
270-831-9649
Fax: 270-831-9619
Email: pamala.wilson@kctcs.edu
Web address: www.kaace.org
Quarterlypublication posted on web
LOUISIANA
The Louisiana Association of Public and Continuing Adult
Educators (LAPCAE)
The Louisiana Association of Public and Continuing Adult
Educators (LAPCAE) is a statewide professional organization of
adult education and adult literacy practitioners, mostly from
school districts that receive most of the federal block grant
funds for adult education.
CONTACT:
Dorothy Parker
Louisiana Coalition for Literacy
Louisiana also has a revitalized literacy coalition
whose members are mostly CBO's, libraries and volunteer
programs. Both groups are asked to have representatives that
the state office of adult education and the State Literacy
Resource Center convene to look at issues such as professional
development, accountability, and the state plan for adult
education.
CONTACT:
Rachel Nicolosi
New Orleans Literacy Alliance.
nicolosi@loyno.edu.
Updated 3/22/05 by Pam Creighton
MAINE
The Maine Adult Education Association
The Maine Adult Education Association has been advocating for
adult learners since 1965. We represent the 120 local adult
education programs in Maine and also have a number of related
organizations, such as the Maine Centers for Women, Work
and Community and Literacy Volunteers of Maine, as members.
CONTACT:
Cathy Newell, Executive Director
Maine Adult Education Association
P.O. Box 187
Greenwood, ME 04255
207-875-2722 phone and fax
maea@megalink.net
http:// www.maineadulted.org
MASSACHUSETTS
The Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education (MCAE)
The Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education (MCAE) is a
professional organization that also has a public policy committee
that is very active in state and national literacy advocacy. In part
because of MCAE's efforts, the state now provides roughly 75%
of the public funding for adult literacy education, and the public
investment now approaches $2,000 per adult student per year.
CONTACTS:
Kenny Tamarkin, Executive Director
Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education
6 Beacon Street, Suite 415
Boston, MA 02108
KTamarkin@mcae.net
Steve Reuys, Co-Chair, MCAE Public Policy Committee
617-287-4071
steve.reuys@umb.edu
Updated 11/10/07
Roberta Soolman, Co-Chair, MCAE Public Policy Committee
617-367-1313
LitVolMA@aol.com
Updated 11/10/07
Other statewide adult literacy advocacy organizations in
Massachusetts include the Massachusetts ABE Directors' Council,
the Massachusetts Alliance for Adult Literacy (MassAAL) -- an
adult learner leadership organization -- and the Massachusetts
Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition
Mass Alliance for Adult Literacy (MassAAL)
CONTACT:
Ernest Best, Executive Director
Massachusetts Alliance for Adult Literacy
c/o World Education
44 Farnsworth St.
Boston, MA 02210
617-482-9485 ext. 513
Updated 11/10/07
Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA)Coalition
CONTACT:
Eva A. Millona, Policy Director
Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA)Coalition
105 Chauncy Street, #901
Boston, MA 02111
e-mail: emillona@miracoalition.org
(617) 350-5480 x211
Updated 11/10/07
Massachusetts information updated 11/10/07 by David J. Rosen and Kenny Tamarkin
MICHIGAN
Michigan Literacy, Inc
"Michigan Literacy, Inc. is a statewide advocacy organization,
dedicated to advancing basic literacy skills throughout Michigan
and beyond. MLI serves over 113 literacy programs in Michigan,
as well as adult learners and the public. Michigan Literacy, Inc.
is primarily self-sustaining through membership dues and the sale
of training materials. MLI is the state affiliate office for
Laubach Literacy International and Literacy Volunteers of America.
CONTACT:
Levona Whitaker, Executive Director
Michigan Literacy, Inc.
2157 University Park Drive, Suite 4
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 349-7511 Fax: (517) 349-6667
Hotline: (888) 826-READ or (888) 826-7323
email: mli@voyager.net
www.michiganliteracy.org
Information updated 7/31/00 by Lisa Pauls, Executive Director,
Literacy Council of Midland County
MINNESOTA
MinnesotaLiteracy Council (MLC)
Sharing the power of learning through education, advocacy and
community building.MLC is the statewide provider of technology
support and referral for ABE. MLC is also the provider of
volunteer training and program startup support. Other roles include
legislative advocacy, children’s programming and marketing and
communications for literacy.
CONTACT:
Eric Nesheim
Executive Director
Minnesota Literacy Council
756 Transfer Road
St. Paul, MN 55114
(651-645-2277 x 202
FAX: (651)645-2272
enesheim@theMLC.org
www.theMLC.org
Hotline: (800)222-1990
LiteracyMinnesota
A state-wide professional organization for Adult Basic Education practitioners.
It has three standing committees: 1. Legislative (including having a lobbyist),
2. Professionalization and 3. Marketing/public relations
CONTACT:
Eric Nesheim
President
LiteracyMinnesota
756Transfer Road
St. Paul,MN55114
(651-645-2277 x 202
FAX: (651)645-2272
enesheim@theMLC.org
Updated by Eric Nesheim 1/30/04
MISSOURI
The Missouri Association for Adult Continuing and Community
Education
The Missouri Association for Adult Continuing and Community Education (MAACCE)
focuses on lifelong learning by enhancing the growth and development of professionals
with diverse roles as they address the changing needs of their communities.
It consists of higher education, adult education and literacy, community education
and corrections practitioners from
throughout the state.
CONTACT: Jay Acock, President
jay.acock@dese.mo.gov
www.maacce.org
The Missouri Adult Education and Literacy Administrators Association
The Missouri Adult Education and Literacy Administrators Association is a group within MAACCE that consists of local adult education directors. It promotes better practice in the field through networking among peers.
CONTACT: Bob Weng, Legislative Liaison
bobweng@hotmail.com
Updated 11/09/04 by Bob Weng
LIFT-Missouri
"LIFT-Missouri is the literacy resource center for Missouri. We provide
trainings, technical assistance, and other support services for literacy
efforts in the state. Our web site: http://lift-missouri.org"
Sarah Beaman-Jones
Family Literacy Specialist
LIFT-Missouri
11885 Lackland Road, Suite 600
St. Louis, MO 63146
1-800-729-4443
http://lift-missouri.org
LIFT-Missouri information updated 12/07/04
MONTANA
The Montana Association for Adult & Community Education
The Montana Association for Adult & Community Education (MAACE) is dedicated
to supporting those who serve Montana’s adult learners by providing professional
development opportunities & fostering collaboration among members to promote
learning as a lifelong process.
Go to http://www.nwlincs.org/mtlincs/maace.htm for
more information about MAACE.
CONTACT:
Amy Fabey, MAACE Secretary
maacesecretary@hotmail.com
NEBRASKA
The Adult and Continuing Education Association of Nebraska
The Adult and Continuing Education Association of Nebraska (ACEAN) serves
educators in Nebraska through educational conferences, scholarships,
grants, newsletters, networking and a website. ACEAN is affiliated
with
the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education and the
Missouri Valley Adult Education Association.
CONTACT: for 2000: Jerry Magorian,
Southeast Community College,
8800 O Street,
Lincoln, NE 68520-1299,
Phone: 402-437-2508
Fax: 402-437-2704
Email: jmagoria@sccm.cc.ne.us
World Wide Web: http://www.acean.org/
Listed by Jerry Magorian 8/21/00
Nebraska State Literacy Resource Center
CONTACTS:
Barbara Sparks, Ph. D, Director
222 Bancroft Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0345
Phone: 1-402-472-5924
bsparks1@unl.edu
Qian Geng, M. Ed, Coordinator
243 Bancroft Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0345
Phone: 1-402-472-8331
qgeng1@bigred.unl.edu
Listed by Jerry Magorian 8/24/00
NEVADA
Nevada Literacy Coalition
http://www.nevadaliteracy.org
Susan Graf
Nevada Literacy Coalition
100 N Stewart Street
Carson City, NV 89701-4285
(775) 684-3340 or (800)-445-9673
FAX: (775) 684-3344
sfgraf@clan.lib.nv.us
Updated 1/21/04
"Here in Washoe County, we are part of a statewide project, 'Nevada
Literate
Community Program'. We were the first community in the state
to make the
commitment to become part of the project. The Public Library
took the
leadership role in this, and I chair the Truckee Meadows Literate
Community
Committee. Our goals are to: facilitate the co-ordination of services
and functions
for literacy providers in the Truckee Meadows; to advocate literacy
issues
impacting the community; to heighten community awareness regarding
literacy issues.
We have created a literacy profile of our community. This and more
information about our project can be found on our Internet Branch library
website at www.washoe.lib.nv.us. There is a link to the "Truckee Meadows
Literacy Project site on the first screen.
We conducted a strategic planning session in FebruaryÖ.
We agreed that what will allow us to build a successful coalition in
our
community included: the right representation on the committee (a good
mix
of public, private sector folks -- helps to have a media person); We
all
agree that everyone is a stakeholder in literacy. What we are doing
is
important. We all have a strong commitment to the issue. We have strong
leadership.
Barriers include; not enough public, community awareness; unclear resources
to implement action plans; perceived community apathy; burnout of the
committee members.
Committee members see opportunities in what we are doing which include:
greater collaboration; power of the group to access resources; community
size allows us to 'get our arms around' issues; possibility to influence
policy makers and elected officials; can serve as a role model for
the rest
of the state.
Currently, we are in the process of surveying our business and corporate
sector to determine their literacy needs, their existing resources
and
their willingness to support our project. We conducted one earlier
survey
which went out to the religious community, non profits and the service
clubs. We will put together all of our results when we have completed
the
business/corporate sector survey."
Information posted to the Library-lit electronic list 8/22/00 by:
Nancy Cummings cummings@washoe.lib.nv.us
Director http://www.washoe.lib.nv.us
Washoe County Library System voice: 702-785-4741
301 South Center St., Reno, NV 89501 fax: 702-785-4609
NEW HAMPSHIRE
The New Hampshire Literacy Task Force
The New Hampshire Literacy Task Force is a coalition of
practitioners from a variety of adult education projects across
the state. It is the midst of a three year campaign to substantially
increase the state appropriation for adult ed. services.
CONTACT: Jim Snodgrass,
Second Start,
17 Knight St.,
Concord, NH 03301
603-228-1341
Contact information updated 7/31/00 by Art Ellison
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Association for Lifelong Learning (NJALL)
"NJALL is an organization that truly represents teachers, program
administrators and students in providing advocacy, professional
development, program information and funding, professional
interaction opportunities, and strategies for meaningful change
for adult education programs in the State of New Jersey. Our
annual conference is one of the largest forums for English as a
Second Language, Adult Basic Education and GED programs in the
State, providing best practices, legislative awareness, new
materials and peer support for teachers as well as administrators."
Nancy Fisher, President.
"Among our accomplishments is achieving legislation for a State
Literacy Council and holding policy sessions at our conference
that are attended by a range of state policymakers, including the
State Employment and Training Commission, New Jersey's state
Workforce Investment Board." Debby D'Amico
CONTACT: President, Nancy Fisher,
Director of Education and Training,
Jewish Vocational Service,
111 Prospect St.,
East Orange, NJ 07017
email: ntfisher@jvsnj.org
973-674-6330, ext.284,
fax 973-674-7858.
Information Provided August 7-9, 2000 by Debby D'Amico and Nancy Fisher
NEW MEXICO
The New Mexico Adult Education Association (NMAEA)
New Mexico's professional association for adult educators, adult learners and
administrators.
CONTACT:
Phyllis Tracey, NMAEA President, Director of Adult Basic Education,
San Juan College, Student Success Center, 4601 College Blvd., Farmington,
NM 505-326-3311. tracey_p@sjc.cc.nm.us
Information updated 7/31/00
New Mexico Adult Education Association
Nick Evangelista, Executive Director
PO Box 29111
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87592-9111
Phone: (505) 722-3412
Fax: (505) 722-3412
director@nmaea.org
http://www.nmaea.org/index.html
Updated 12/14/04 by
Kathy St. John
Southwest Regional Representative
ProLiteracy America
The New Mexico Coalition for Literacy (NMCL)
A statewide coalition for 13 years and actively works with over 90 local
literacy programs throughout the state. They are the state
coordinating body for Literacy Volunteers of America and
Laubach Literacy Action and support a wide range of programs
serving all constituencies. The Coalition advocates the interests
of local, volunteer-based literacy programs, as well as providing
professional development activities for adult basic education within
the State Department of Education.
CONTACT:
Rena Paradis, Interim Exec. Dir. New Mexico Coalition for Literacy
3209-B Mercantile Ct.
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Phone: (505) 982-3997 or (800) 233-7587
Fax: (505) 982-3997
rena@nmcl.org
http://www.nmcl.org
Updated 12/14/04 by
Kathy St. John
Southwest Regional Representative
ProLiteracy America
Building Leadership through Adult Student Training (BLAST)
BLAST is a non-profit organization that develops student leadership
with
Adult Basic Education, Literacy, English as a Second Language and Welfare
to
Work students. BLAST students are active state-wide in raising awareness
on
ABE and Welfare to Work issues through public presentations, the media,
and
advocacy with decision makers in government. Our work is to bring bring
student perspectives into the decision making process around Adult
Education,
from just telling their stories to actively engaging in policy discussions
and public forums. BLAST provides training for students and educators
in
advocacy and in creating and maintaining student leadership programs.
We began
in 1996.
CONTACT:
Will Grant, Director
610 Gold St. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 245 7177
Fax : (505) 245 7187
Build leadrs @aol.com
Updated 8/15/00 by Will Grant
NEW YORK
The New York Association for Continuing/Community Education
The New York Association for Continuing/Community Education
(NYACCE) is a professional organization which focuses on literacy
programs and issues. The organization's legislative platform
reflects issues that impact funding and eligibility for
participation in literacy programs in NY. The annual agenda
is communicated to the membership at the annual conference,
through newsletters and via legislative alerts.
CONTACT:
Kathleen King
kpking@fordham.edu
Information updated by Tom Orsini on 8/9/04
The Grassroots Literacy Coalition
The Grassroots Literacy Coalition is a group of
students, teachers and administers who are fighting
for the creation of an adult education system that
would serve all of the people who need adult education
in New York City. Our members volunteer their time to
plan conferences, conduct workshops, attend rallies
and organize people interested in the future of adult
education in this country. Last spring, hundreds of
students and practitioners attended day-long workshops
at New York University followed by a next-day rally at
City Hall with a petition for new adult literacy funds.
For more information:
David Greene or Calvin Miles
(212) 803-3307
http://www.glcnyc.org
Information updateded on November 6, 2004 by Eric Appleton,
NORTH CAROLINA
"In North Carolina, there are no statewide agencies or
local/regional agencies dedicated specifically to advocacy for
adult literacy....I think this is the result of our use of
community colleges as the primary agency for adult literacy
services. The Community College System deals with legislative
issues. Our Basic Skills Department advocates within the System
for literacy issues and uses NC Literacy Resource Center to deliver
information to local programs - publicly and privately funded -
on all kinds of issues....The North Carolina Literacy Association
represents the volunteer literacy programs (some 40+ organizations)
and advocates on their behalf....SCALE - the Student Coalition for
Action in Literacy Education - is definitely an advocacy
organization - for literacy and social justice. SCALE works with
students on college campuses across the nation."
Mary Siedow
mdsiedow@so.ncccs.cc.nc.us
CONTACTS:
Katie J. Waters, President
North Carolina Literacy Association
P.O. Box 4280, Asheboro, NC 27204.
919-266-7140
NC Community College System
Dr. Randy Whitfield, State Director of Basic Skills
5024 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 - 5024
919-733-7051
NC Literacy Resource Center
Dr Mary Dunn Siedow, Director
5025 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 - 5025
919-733-7051
800-553-9759 (NC only)
SCALE
Kathy Sikes, Executive Director
CB #3505
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3505
919-962-1542
Contact information updated 7/31/00 by Joyia Clayton
And Mary Siedow
NORTH DAKOTA
Dakota Teachers of English as a Second Language
North and South Dakota have a new organization, Dakota Teachers of English
as a Second Language (Dakota TESL). The current president is
Missy Slaathaug
mslaathaug@midco.net
Information provided by
Marcia Hess
Marcia.Hess@state.sd.us
11/30/07
OHIO
Ohio Coalition for Adult Basic and Literacy Education
Ohio has a very active literacy coalition, the Ohio Coalition for
Adult Basic and Literacy Education. "The Ohio Association for
Adult and Continuing Education (OAACE) and the Ohio Literacy
Network have formed a partnership to advocate on behalf of
the over 1,500 practitioners and 100,000 learners represented
by our collective membership."
CONTACTS:
Maureen A. O'Rourke
Executive Director
Ohio Literacy Network
6161 Busch Blvd.
Suite 340
Columbus, Ohio 43229
1-800-228-READ
614-505-0716
614-505-0718 (FAX)
www.ohioliteracynetwork.org
Mary Kern
Ohio Association of Adult and Continuing Education
OAACE Board Member, Advocacy Chair
Marietta City Schools Family Learning Center
701 Wayne Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-374-2475
740-376-2457 (FAX)
www.oaace.org
Updated 11/9/04 with information provided by Maureen O'Rourke
OKLAHOMA
The Oklahoma Literacy Coalition
The Oklahoma Literacy Coalition, a statewide organization
established in 1985, provides a forum for individuals and
groups who wish to support and expand literacy services.
Members include tutors, new readers, state agencies, civic
organizations, literacy programs, libraries and businesses.
CONTACT:
Kay Embree, 405/282-4095 or Leslie Gelders or
Arlene Nelson, Literacy Resource Office, Oklahoma Department
of Libraries, 200 NE 18th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73105.
405/522-3242 <lgelders@oltn.odl.state.ok.us>
<anelson@oltn.odl.state.ok.us>
OREGON
Oregon Literacy, Inc. (OLI) works to increase the literacy levels of all Oregonians
who desire to improve their skills and, in turn, their lives. OLI's mission
is to advance literacy through access, advocacy and alliances. By providing
access to literacy tutors, advocating for increased funding and awareness, and
forming alliances with businesses and the community, OLI works to eliminate
key stumbling blocks to self-sufficiency and achievement. Additionally,
multiple events and newsletters create awareness that has resulted in media
coverage, political involvement and an increased general public knowledge of
literacy.
OLI provides support for those tutoring in Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED
and English as a Second Language (ESL). OLI is non-profit 501(c)3 organization,
staffed by 2 full-timers, one VISTA and various office volunteers.
For more information or to contact us please browse our website at: www.oregonliteracy.org.
Information provided 2/9/05 by
Jon Toorock
jon@oregonliteracy.org
PENNSYLVANIA
The Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education
The Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education
has an active advocacy network. With 1000 members, this statewide
membership organization is active in advocating at the national and
state level. Participating individuals and organizations use
their network
of board members, students and tutors to communicate with their legislators.
In addition, the organization has developed an advocacy manual, "Stand
Up
and Be Counted," which is available on its website at
http://www.paacesite.org/legislative/paace3.pdf
CONTACT:
JoAnn Weinberger, Legislative Chair,
Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education,
<jawcfl@aol.com>
Information Updated 3/27/02 by JoAnn Weinberger
RHODE ISLAND
The Governor's Adult Literacy Task Force ( http://www.ripolicy.org/literacy/ ), initiated in August of 2003, is in the process of expanding and improving the adult education systemin the state.
A number of programs have made advocacy a priority, and proactively reach out to legislators. The state also has a governor-appointed Adult Ed. Commission, although its future may be in question, pending the outcome of the aforementioned Task Force work as well as implications of legislation around separation of powers. The mayor of Providence and the governor of the state both created task forces addressing adult education. Public policy activity summaries/updates are posted in LR/RI's bulletin and on an advocacy page on the Web site http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Swearer_Center/ Literacy_Resources/advocate.html
CONTACT: Janet Isserlis, Literacy Resources/RI
Janet_Isserlis@Brown.edu
Information updated 11/8/04 by Janet Isserlis
SOUTH DAKOTA
South Dakota Association for Lifelong Learning
Kim Olson
Board President
Kimo.cclc@midconetwork.com
http://www.sdall.org/
Information provided by
Marcia Hess
Marcia.Hess@state.sd.us
11/30/07
Dakota Teachers of English as a Second Language
North and South Dakota have a new organization, Dakota Teachers of English
as a Second Language (Dakota TESL). The current president is
Missy Slaathaug
mslaathaug@midco.net
Information provided by
Marcia Hess
Marcia.Hess@state.sd.us
11/30/07
TENNESSEE
Tennessee has two organizations:
The Tennessee Literacy Coalition
Suzy Newton, Executive Director
Tennessee Literacy Coalition
One Vantage Way, Ste. D-105
Nashville, TN 37228
voice: 615-259-3700
fax: 615-248-6545
Updated 4.12.04 with information
provided by Aaron Kohring
Tennessee TAACE
CONTACT: Susan Greer, President,
c/o Sequatchie County ABE,
P.O. Box 488,
Dunlap, TN 37327.
423/949-5307
TEXAS
Texas has three organizations.
Texas Association of Adult Literacy Councils
TAALC is an association with the mission of connecting nonprofit literacy programs
that serve the educational needs of adult Texans who will benefit from individual
literacy instruction primarily given by trained volunteers. TAALC holds an annual
conference to provide training and networking opportunities for its members.
CONTACT:
Nancy Crawford, TAALC President
Phone: (903) 533-0330
E-mail: info@lcotyler.org
Website: http://www-tcall.tamu.edu/taalchome.htm
Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education
In Texas, the state literacy association is TALAE: Texas Association for Literacy
and Adult Education. TALAE's activities include a newsletter, legislative action,
an annual
statewide conference, scholarships for outstanding GED graduates, and outstanding
educator recognition.
CONTACT:
Janie Bonham, TALAE President
Phone: (903) 782-0424
Email: jbonham@parisjc.edu
Website: http://www-tcall.tamu.edu/talae/index.htm
Texas Council for Adult Education Cooperative Directors
There is another organization in Texas, the Texas Council for Adult Education
Cooperative Directors. Separate from but in cooperation with TALAE, this organization
of state/federally funded adult education program directors is primarily involved
in legislative advocacy at the state level. They have no Website.
CONTACT:
Dr. Katherine Moser, TCAECD President
Phone: (409) 938-1211 ext. 294
Fax: (409) 938-3140
Email: kmoser@com.edu
Information updated by Harriet Smith, November 8, 2004.
UTAH
Utah has three organizations that work with literacy in the
state: the Utah Literacy and Adult Education Coalition, which
works mainly with adult literacy organizations; the Utah
Association for Adult, Community, and Continuing Education;
and the newly-formed Family Literacy Coalition.
CONTACT:
Sandra Grant,
<sgrant@usoe.k12.ut.us>
VIRGINIA
There are two organizations in Virginia.
The Virginia Association for Adult and Continuing Education
(VAACE).
This is a professional organization that supports and
advocates for Adult Education and Literacy
CONTACT:
Jackie Rochford, President
Adult Education Center,
22 Baltimore Avenue, Danville, Va 24541.
800-804-6357.
Updated 12/02/04 by Dolly Whelan
The Virginia Literacy leadership Council (VLLC)
The Virginia Literacy leadership Council (VLLC) is a state coalition and
leadership group for nonprofit, volunteer literacy organizations and
their directors. Advocacy is one of the organization's roles in realizing
a vision of a statewide network of effective literacy organizations.
Efforts include working with the state Office of Adult Education to make
state and federal adult education funds accessible to nonprofit and
community-based organizations in Virginia.
CONTACT:
Victoire Gerkens Sanborn, Secretary, VLLC
Literacy Support Center, Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center,
Oliver Hall, 1015 West Main Street, PO Box 842020, Richmond, VA 23284-2020
Phone: 800-237-0178, FAX: 804-828-7539
www.aelweb.vcu.edu/
vjsanbor@vcu.edu
Updated 12/2/04 by Victoire Gerkens Sanborn
WASHINGTON
Washington ABE Literacy Resource Center
Enables practitioners in the field of adult literacy, basic skills, and English
as a second language to share the best resources of the state and the nation.
Operates a mail-order lending library; supports teacher training and works on
interstate, interagency policy development.
Kristin Ockert
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, Adult Basic Education
Professional Development Services
Director, ABE Professional Development Services
711 South Capitol Blvd., Suite 708
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 586-3527
FAX (360) 586-3529
Updated 6/23/05 by Daine McGuinn, Resource Center Coordinator
WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia Adult Education Association, Inc.
Contact: Kathy Winter-Hollingsworth
PO Box 11202,
Charleston, WV 25339-1202
1-800-642-2670
kwinter@access.k12.wv.us
www.wvaea.org
Updated 2/16/05 by Judy Bowling
South East regional Representative
Proliteracy America
Three Regional Literacy Coalitions
The Missouri Valley Adult Education Association
The Missouri Valley Adult Education Association is the oldest
regional adult education association in the United States.
Founded in 1938, it includes Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska,
Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
CONTACT:
Evan Bensley
ebensley@nwicc.edu
www.mvaea.com
Updated 11/9/04 by Bob Weng
New England Literacy Resource Center
The NELRC is a regional coalition of the New England states. Its
VERA project and publication "The Change Agent" encourage
voter education and student activism
CONTACT:
Silja Kallenbach,
(617) 482-9485 <skallenbach@worlded.org>
Mountain Plains Adult Education Association (MPAEA)
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah,
Wyoming
CONTACT:
Patricia J. Thorpe, President
University of Phoenix
734 So. Vine Street
Denver, CO 80209
Phone: (303) 778-1191
pthorpe660@msn.com
http://www.mpaea.org
Updated 12/14/04 by
Kathy St. John
Southwest Regional Representative
ProLiteracy America
19 California Literacy Coalitions