Columbus Literate Community Program Inc dba Literacy Alliance

To help under-educated adults become more self-sufficient primarily through improving reading and math skills. While it is challenging to test non-readers, they do show measurable growth in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Levels Completions. Students are often eager to share their personal testimonials about their increased ability to understand signs and doctor instructions.

Ready4K is a research-based text messaging program for families with kids ages 0 to 10. Each week, you can receive texts with fun facts and tips on ways to help your child learn and grow. You’ll also receive information on community resources to support you and your family. Ready4K tips build on your daily routines, like getting dressed, bath time, or preparing a meal. You will always get messages that match your child’s age. Watch this video to learn more detailed information about the Trauma-Informed program https://vimeo.com/510952688.

The Rotary Club of Columbus partners with us to provide every third grade student in the Muscogee County School District with a dictionary and customized pen (with their expected graduation year). The dictionary is accompanied by a message that focuses on graduating on time, getting a job, and getting the job they will love – because they can read. (Funding ended in 2022)

We offer a two generational approach where parents and caregivers can bring their child(ren) along for meaningful engagement without childcare being a barrier. Family literacy programming helps increase access to established services and build awareness of practical ways parents can extend learning beyond the classroom. Columbus became a part of The Basics Learning network in 2019. Literacy Alliance was an early partner to adopt the program. The Basics are five fun, but powerful parenting principles backed by science to help children birth to five grow to be happy and ready for school. Implementation of Basics workshops were halted at the onset of the pandemic. Other curriculums utilized are Build Your Child's Brain and Better Brains for Babies. Family literacy is a key component in helping families establish upward mobility through education, having more students reading on grade level, and overall awareness of early childhood development for caregivers.