Adult literacy classes are set to begin soon
As students go back to school, some of their parents also are getting ready for class. Community Literacy Centers offers free basic literacy and English as a second language classes in locations throughout the metro area, and classes begin the week of Aug. 28.
This year, CLC has partnered with the OKC Energy FC to celebrate the start of classes during the game on Saturday. Festivities will include two Latin disc jockeys, a Zumba performance, Maria's Food Truck and a raffle with prizes, including a one-night stay at 21c Museum Hotel, dinner at Cafe do Brasil and more.
More than 140,000 people in Oklahoma County are considered functionally illiterate. That means they have difficulty reading a newspaper article, filling out forms, reading prescriptions or reading road signs.
For more than three decades, CLC has motivated and inspired adult learners to better themselves. Students come from all walks of life. For some, life circumstances forced them to drop out of school. For others, frequent moves created gaps in their education. Learning disabilities hinder some people’s ability to succeed in school.
For more information about classes or becoming a volunteer tutor, go to www.communityliteracy.com/classes or call 524-7323.
To buy tickets for the Energy game, contact Jequari.Moore@prodigal.com or call 235-5425, ext. 1123, and mention the promo code “CLC.”
Community Literacy Centers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching adult literacy. It provides basic literacy classes for those reading at the lowest levels to help them advance in their reading, writing and math skills. ESL classes are offered for adult language learners.
CLC was established in 1987, prompted by the fact that judges, educators, attorneys and others in the community felt that illiteracy had a significant impact on the city’s crime and poverty rates.
Teachers from John Glenn Elementary in the Western Heights school district paid back-toschool visits to apartment complexes where district students live.
The teachers and families enjoyed hot dog meals on Saturday, and the kids chose some books for themselves. Students returned to the classroom on Wednesday.