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Oklahoma Literacy Programs and Contacts
Use this database
to find adult literacy services near you. These programs are also
often looking for additional volunteer tutors and resources to help
them serve adults in their community.
Oklahoma
Literacy Resource Office
This office, out of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, supports
library- and community-based volunteer literacy programs and tutors.
The office coordinates a state network of literacy providers, sponsors
programs to create awareness, and offers educational and grant opportunities.
Check out the office's list
of services and keep up with literacy
news in the state.
The Center for Study of
Literacy
Housed at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, the Center
coordinates the Oklahoma Literacy Clearinghouse, a comprehensive
inventory of literacy resources in the state. The Clearinghouse
provides the statewide tollfree telephone number to connect citizens
with literacy information: 1-800-879-0987.
Oklahoma
Literacy Coalition
A statewide organization of volunteer literacy councils, state agencies,
civic organizations, correctional facilities, libraries, businesses,
and interested individuals—all working to improve the literacy
skills of our fellow citizens. Contact
your local program to find out how you can help.
State
Department of Education Adult Learning Centers and GED Testing Centers
SDE's Lifelong
Learning Section is responsible for implementing Title II of the
Workforce Investment Act, the Adult Education and Literacy Act.
Under the guidelines of the law, 41
Adult Learning Centers have been funded to provide services
for educationally disadvantaged adults.
National
Literacy Links
The Oklahoma Literacy Resource Office maintains a list of links
to national organizations that provide literacy services and information.
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