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Partnerships
Austin Dickson, Executive Director
Dr. Ryan Hall, Director of Programs
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History & Mission – Founded in 1968 in downtown Atlanta to
teach literacy, life, and work skills to adults.
– Utilize both paid and volunteer teachers
• Classroom-based semester model
• One-on-one volunteer tutor model
• Site-based instructional models
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Programs – Adult Basic Education
– English as a Second Language
– Workplace / Workforce Literacy
– Family Literacy
– Citizenship
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Students – Predominantly African-American (70%)
– 28 countries represented
– Five counties are the principal service area
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“None of us is as smart
as all of us.”
- Ken Blanchard
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ABE support in preparation for job training
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Low level ESL for refugees
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On-site ESL classes for parents
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“Fairness is not an attitude. It's a professional skill that must be developed and exercised.”
-Brit Hume
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• Goals
– What are we trying to achieve together?
• Facilities
– Where do we want learning to happen?
• Equity
– How will we work towards success?
Questions?
Austin Dickson Executive Director [email protected] Dr. Ryan Hall Director of Programs [email protected]