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Kern Literacy Council

Transforming Lives Through Literacy

aka Kern Literacy Council (formerly Kern Adult Literacy...)   |   Bakersfield, CA   |  www.kernliteracy.org

Mission

Empowering individuals to improve the quality of their lives through literacy education. We have been transforming lives through literacy since 1966.

Ruling year info

1973

Executive Director

Ian Anderson

Main address

331 18th Street

Bakersfield, CA 93301 USA

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Formerly known as

Kern Adult Literacy Council

EIN

23-7312722

NTEE code info

Adult, Continuing Education (B60)

Elementary, Secondary Ed (B20)

Educational Services and Schools - Other (B90)

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Adult Basic Education

Tutoring in basic skills, such as reading, writing, arithmetic and other skills required to function in society.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Migrant workers

One-to-one tutoring in the four subjects of the GED for adults who are seeking high school equivalency. Can be in-person or online.

Population(s) Served
Adults

One on one instruction or small class instruction at three levels: beginning, intermediate and advanced

Population(s) Served
Adults
Migrant workers

The Literacy Council teaches reading strategies to parents so they can read to, and with, their children. There is a large ESL component. Books are provided for families to build their home libraries.

Population(s) Served
Families
Parents

Provide tutoring for Kern County residents who will be taking the United States Citizenship test. A walk-in class is available Tuesdays at 9 a.m. Online tutoring is also available.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Migrant workers

Where we work

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Kern Literacy Council

Board of directors
as of 11/09/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Mr. Jared Crabtree

Aera Energy LLC

Term: 2022 - 2023

Jared Crabtree

Aera Energy LLC

Tina Posey

Retired

Katy Perez

Bakersfield Adult School

Dan Klingenberger

LeBeau Thelen LLP

Vernon Harper

CSU Bakersfield

Christina Blaine

Belden, Blaine, Raytis

Rita Sluga

E&B Natural Resources

Valorie Sill

MyTime

Ryan Diffey

Wayne Long CPAs

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 11/8/2022
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