Literacy Coalition of Washtenaw County -
Blueprint to End Illiteracy
 
Goals & Strategies:
 
Goal 1:  Enhance information sharing between literacy service providers and increase public awareness of illiteracy in Washtenaw County.
 
  • Publish a directory of local literacy services.
  • Develop a comprehensive, user-friendly website.
  • Implement a public awareness campaign.
 
Goal 2:  Expand services to cultivate superior literacy skills for all residents of Washtenaw County.
 
  • Develop an integrated network of literacy services.
  • Design innovative programs to break the cycle of illiteracy for basic skills .
  • Implement strategies to enhance workplace/computer, financial, and health literacy.
  • Build the capacity of existing service providers to serve a greater number of individuals and families in the community.
  • Deliver accessible, comprehensive literacy programs for residents, from birth to adulthood, in the geographical areas of the county with the greatest need.
 
Goal 3:  Build the infrastructure of the Washtenaw County Literacy Coalition to support long-term sustainability.
 
  • Cultivate strong partnerships to attract sustainable financial support for literacy programs.
  • Create a Washtenaw County "Literacy Hub" to serve as a central point of contact for information, education, training, and referrals.
  • Track county-wide literacy data to confirm the magnitude of the problem and monitor program outcomes.
 

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