WCLC Mission Statement
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The Walworth County Literacy Council's
Adult Tutoring Program provides student-centered instruction in basic
literacy skills and English as a second language. The primary focus of
the program is confidential and free tutoring by trained volunteer
tutors.
As a non-profit organization, the Council promotes awareness of literacy issues and seeks support form the community to develop literacy programs. |
Overview
The Walworth Literacy Council (WCLC) has provided literacy services in Walworth County since 1987. The Adult Tutoring Program is a student-centered program and provides free one-to-one tutoring in basic educational skills, drivers education written test and English as a second language.
The Council was formed under the guidance of the Lakeshores Library System and incorporated on March 8, 1988. At that time the agency was known as Literacy Council of Walworth County.
The Council was reorganized and renamed in 2003 with the support of a Limited English Grant provided by the Workforce Development Center of Walworth/Racine/Kenosha Counties.
The Walworth County Job Center was instrumental in reinstituting this program. The program operates under the guidelines of ProLiteracy Worldwide.