community literacy centers, inc.
Community Literacy Centers, Inc. (CLC) 501 (c)(3) is a private, nonprofit
organization established in 1987 by judges, educators, attorneys and citizens in
Oklahoma County who acknowledged the benefits of a more literate society. In
1997, CLC established and implemented the LEAP (Learning, Enriching, Achieving,
Preparing) program which now serves as the foundation for all CLC services.
Through LEAP, cooperative partnerships are formed with various Oklahoma County
agencies to provide literacy services to agency clients and adults (18 years of
age or older) in the surrounding community. Classes are typically conducted at
partner sites, however, some classes are currently taught virtually via Zoom.
CLC classes include Adult Basic Education (ABE), English as a Second Language
(ESL), U.S. Citizenship and/or High School Equivalency (HSE) instruction.
Workplace Learning Solutions (WLS) and Tutor Training are also encompassed
within the LEAP program. OUR VISION Our vision is to change lives by increasing
awareness of the benefits of a more literate community and providing a welcoming
environment where every adult who wants to read has an opportunity to learn.
WHAT WE DO CLC provides free classroom instruction to approximately 1,000 adults
in the metropolitan area each year; volunteer tutors are available in the
classroom for students who need additional support. CLC instructors cultivate a
supportive, nurturing classroom environment in which to foster learning and
positively impact the lives of our students. CLC administers assessments and
surveys at regular intervals to monitor student progress and needs; CLC adult
learners come from varied backgrounds and skill levels.
