The Literacy Council of Highlands, North Carolina
Highlands offers a culturally rich, high-quality lifestyle for the majority of its residents. Yet nearly 51 percent of Macon County’s adult populace is
estimated to have functionally low levels of literacy. Functional illiteracy is the inability to read, write, or speak at a proficiency level that allows an adult to
complete basic tasks such as reading a newspaper, finding a street on a map, or filling out a job application or medical information form. Those with a
low level of literacy can read and write their names but cannot read a newspaper.
Parents who are unable to read well cannot help their children with homework, understand safety instructions for medications and consumer products,
or read a book aloud. In addition, the children of illiterate adults are more than twice as likely as their peers to grow up illiterate, repeating the cycle of
despair.
The Literacy Council of Highlands exists to help people gain the communication tools they
need to lead more fulfilled, productive lives.
Highlands offers a culturally rich, high-quality lifestyle for the majority of its residents. Yet nearly 51 percent of Macon County’s adult populace is
estimated to have functionally low levels of literacy. Functional illiteracy is the inability to read, write, or speak at a proficiency level that allows an adult to
complete basic tasks such as reading a newspaper, finding a street on a map, or filling out a job application or medical information form. Those with a
low level of literacy can read and write their names but cannot read a newspaper.
Parents who are unable to read well cannot help their children with homework, understand safety instructions for medications and consumer products,
or read a book aloud. In addition, the children of illiterate adults are more than twice as likely as their peers to grow up illiterate, repeating the cycle of
despair.
The Literacy Council of Highlands exists to help people gain the communication tools they
need to lead more fulfilled, productive lives.
Some Literacy Facts
Thirty (30) million adults in the United States have very limited
literacy skills. They have great difficulty in using printed material to
get the information they need. They also struggle with tasks
involving basic math.
Another 63 million American adults have only basic literacy skills.
They may have difficulty in reading comprehension or in
interpreting what they have read.
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Thirty (30) million adults in the United States have very limited
literacy skills. They have great difficulty in using printed material to
get the information they need. They also struggle with tasks
involving basic math.
Another 63 million American adults have only basic literacy skills.
They may have difficulty in reading comprehension or in
interpreting what they have read.
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- School Tutoring Program
- After-School ESL Program
- Adult Literacy Program
- GED Program
- English as a Second Language
Program - Computer Lab Program
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lt 7/22/2008
Writing Contest
Congratulations to the Writing Contest Winners!
1st Place - Sarah Scott
Runner up - Xan Potter
Other top 5 included: Sydney Wagner, Kaitlin Lewis, and Cai
Roman
Winners were chosen by a distinguished panel of judges,
which includes best selling author Joshilyn Jackson, and local
authors Ran Shaffner and Matt Eberz.
.This event was sponsored By Highlands Dream, Author
Matt Eberz and Cyrano's Bookshop
Congratulations to the Writing Contest Winners!
1st Place - Sarah Scott
Runner up - Xan Potter
Other top 5 included: Sydney Wagner, Kaitlin Lewis, and Cai
Roman
Winners were chosen by a distinguished panel of judges,
which includes best selling author Joshilyn Jackson, and local
authors Ran Shaffner and Matt Eberz.
.This event was sponsored By Highlands Dream, Author
Matt Eberz and Cyrano's Bookshop
Expanding into Internet-based Training
Thanks to the generosity of the Rotary Club of
Highlands, students K – 12 will soon have the
opportunity to improve reading skills, or to begin to
learn to read through an on-line tutorial called
Academy of Reading. The program determines the
level at which each student should begin, notes the
skills that need work, provides the motivation and
intervention strategies for those skills,
and monitors progress. Skills include the many
phonics and comprehension elements needed to be
an effective reader.
Thanks to the generosity of the Rotary Club of
Highlands, students K – 12 will soon have the
opportunity to improve reading skills, or to begin to
learn to read through an on-line tutorial called
Academy of Reading. The program determines the
level at which each student should begin, notes the
skills that need work, provides the motivation and
intervention strategies for those skills,
and monitors progress. Skills include the many
phonics and comprehension elements needed to be
an effective reader.
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The GALA is Here !!!
The second annual Gala Premier performance of
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the
Forum will be presented August 19th at the
Highlands Playhouse by the Highlands
Community Players. Don't miss this opportunity to
see a great show while at the same time helping
in such a worthwhile cause. Along with the
The second annual Gala Premier performance of
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the
Forum will be presented August 19th at the
Highlands Playhouse by the Highlands
Community Players. Don't miss this opportunity to
see a great show while at the same time helping
in such a worthwhile cause. Along with the
there will be wine and food appetizers served before the show along with
the beautiful piano music of Ms. Mary Finigan. There will also be drawings
for some outstanding golf packages - - so don't miss it.
the beautiful piano music of Ms. Mary Finigan. There will also be drawings
for some outstanding golf packages - - so don't miss it.
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Two New Tutors
Once again the generosity of good people has won out. We are
blessed with two new tutors who have volunteered their time to
teach our students. The Literacy Council of Highlands wishes to
warmly welcome Leslie Doster and Maria Harris to the loving and
professional team of tutors. Thanks!!
Once again the generosity of good people has won out. We are
blessed with two new tutors who have volunteered their time to
teach our students. The Literacy Council of Highlands wishes to
warmly welcome Leslie Doster and Maria Harris to the loving and
professional team of tutors. Thanks!!
A message from the
Council President
Council President