The Literacy Council of Highlands, North Carolina
Highlands offers a culturally rich, high-quality lifestyle for the majority of its residents. Yet nearly 51 percent of Macon County’s adult populace is
estimated to have functionally low levels of literacy. Functional illiteracy is the inability to read, write, or speak at a proficiency level that allows an adult to
complete basic tasks such as reading a newspaper, finding a street on a map, or filling out a job application or medical information form. Those with a
low level of literacy can read and write their names but cannot read a newspaper.
Parents who are unable to read well cannot help their children with homework, understand safety instructions for medications and consumer products,
or read a book aloud. In addition, the children of illiterate adults are more than twice as likely as their peers to grow up illiterate, repeating the cycle of
despair.
The Literacy Council of Highlands exists to help people gain the communication tools they
need to lead more fulfilled, productive lives.
Highlands offers a culturally rich, high-quality lifestyle for the majority of its residents. Yet nearly 51 percent of Macon County’s adult populace is
estimated to have functionally low levels of literacy. Functional illiteracy is the inability to read, write, or speak at a proficiency level that allows an adult to
complete basic tasks such as reading a newspaper, finding a street on a map, or filling out a job application or medical information form. Those with a
low level of literacy can read and write their names but cannot read a newspaper.
Parents who are unable to read well cannot help their children with homework, understand safety instructions for medications and consumer products,
or read a book aloud. In addition, the children of illiterate adults are more than twice as likely as their peers to grow up illiterate, repeating the cycle of
despair.
The Literacy Council of Highlands exists to help people gain the communication tools they
need to lead more fulfilled, productive lives.
Some Literacy Facts
Thirty (30) million adults in the United States have very limited literacy skills.
They have great difficulty in using printed material to get the information they
need. They also struggle with tasks involving basic math.
Another 63 million American adults have only basic literacy skills. They may
have difficulty in reading comprehension or in interpreting what they have
read.
Adult Literacy: A New report by the National Commission on Adult Literacy
paint a very bad picture of the state of Adult Literacy in the United States
Thirty (30) million adults in the United States have very limited literacy skills.
They have great difficulty in using printed material to get the information they
need. They also struggle with tasks involving basic math.
Another 63 million American adults have only basic literacy skills. They may
have difficulty in reading comprehension or in interpreting what they have
read.
Adult Literacy: A New report by the National Commission on Adult Literacy
paint a very bad picture of the state of Adult Literacy in the United States
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- School Tutoring Program
- After-School ESL Program
- Adult Literacy Program
- GED Program
- English as a Second Language
Program - Computer Lab Program
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Writing Contest Winners for 2009
In conjunction with the Literacy Council’s tutor
appreciation celebration, Sam Call Productions
announced the winners of its Highlands School
Writing Contest. More than 60 middle school and
high school students submitted essays and poetry
to compete for the grand prizes of $250. The
middle school winner was Clay Tucci-Caselli. Sarah
Scott was the high school champion.
Matthew Eberz, with John Schiffli Real Estate, is
the proprietor of Sam Call Productions, and a local
writer.
.This event was sponsored By Sam Call
Productions and John Schiffli Real Estate
In conjunction with the Literacy Council’s tutor
appreciation celebration, Sam Call Productions
announced the winners of its Highlands School
Writing Contest. More than 60 middle school and
high school students submitted essays and poetry
to compete for the grand prizes of $250. The
middle school winner was Clay Tucci-Caselli. Sarah
Scott was the high school champion.
Matthew Eberz, with John Schiffli Real Estate, is
the proprietor of Sam Call Productions, and a local
writer.
.This event was sponsored By Sam Call
Productions and John Schiffli Real Estate
Expanding into Internet-based Training
Thanks to the generosity of the Rotary Club of
Highlands, students K – 12 will soon have the
opportunity to improve reading skills, or to begin to
learn to read through an on-line tutorial called
Academy of Reading. The program determines the
level at which each student should begin, notes the
skills that need work, provides the motivation and
intervention strategies for those skills,
and monitors progress. Skills include the many
phonics and comprehension elements needed to be
an effective reader.
Thanks to the generosity of the Rotary Club of
Highlands, students K – 12 will soon have the
opportunity to improve reading skills, or to begin to
learn to read through an on-line tutorial called
Academy of Reading. The program determines the
level at which each student should begin, notes the
skills that need work, provides the motivation and
intervention strategies for those skills,
and monitors progress. Skills include the many
phonics and comprehension elements needed to be
an effective reader.
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The 3rd Annual GALA is coming !!!
The third annual Gala Premier performance of
Accomplice will be presented August 19th at the
Martin-Lipscombe Performing Arts Center by the
Highlands Cashiers Players. Rupert Holmes'
intricately deceptive and hilarious Broadway
comedy- thriller, which received the highly-coveted
The third annual Gala Premier performance of
Accomplice will be presented August 19th at the
Martin-Lipscombe Performing Arts Center by the
Highlands Cashiers Players. Rupert Holmes'
intricately deceptive and hilarious Broadway
comedy- thriller, which received the highly-coveted
Edgar Award (the 'Oscar' of Crime) from the Mystery Writers of America and
the Dramalogue Award for Best Play. Prior to the event there will be a special
pre-event cocktail party for our sponsors and during intermission we will have
wine and appetizers for all. Also back this year will be the beautiful piano music
of Ms. Mary Finegan. Don't miss your opportunity to see this great show. The
cocktail party starts at 6:30 pm and the performance at 7:30.
the Dramalogue Award for Best Play. Prior to the event there will be a special
pre-event cocktail party for our sponsors and during intermission we will have
wine and appetizers for all. Also back this year will be the beautiful piano music
of Ms. Mary Finegan. Don't miss your opportunity to see this great show. The
cocktail party starts at 6:30 pm and the performance at 7:30.
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Two New Tutors
Once again the generosity of good people has won out. We are
blessed with two new tutors who have volunteered their time to
teach our students. The Literacy Council of Highlands wishes to
warmly welcome Leslie Doster and Maria Harris to the loving and
professional team of tutors. Thanks!!
Once again the generosity of good people has won out. We are
blessed with two new tutors who have volunteered their time to
teach our students. The Literacy Council of Highlands wishes to
warmly welcome Leslie Doster and Maria Harris to the loving and
professional team of tutors. Thanks!!
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