Wisconsin Literacy

English Classes Help Mother Advocate for Son

Communicating with teachers and doctors is just one part of being a parent. When your child has special needs, coordinating school details and medical information is especially important. That can be challenging for any parent – and even more so when you do not know English well. That is the challenge Consepcion, a student at Faith Literacy in Janesville, has been facing.

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Faith Literacy

In Janesville, boosting literacy is a collective effort involving a diverse, dedicated group of stakeholders. “The students, the tutors, everybody comes from all over the community,” says Barb Becker, who runs Faith Literacy. “It’s turned into a big community sort of thing.”

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Mission

Changing lives by strengthening literacy statewide.

Wisconsin Literacy, Inc. supports 70 community-based literacy programs throughout Wisconsin. We strengthen literacy through expert trainings, health literacy, workforce connections, and advocacy. Donate to increase literacy skills statewide.

In Wisconsin, 1.5 million adults need advanced skills training. Our member programs provide literacy services to adults and families in their communities. If you want to improve your reading skills or if you would like to become a volunteer tutor, visit our Find a Literacy Program page to locate the program closest to you.

We have supported non-profit literacy programs with capacity-building, advocacy, and professional trainings since 1985! Watch our video to learn more about us.

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Any 501 (c) 3 non-profit (or one with a fiscal agent) providing basic literacy services to adults and/or families can become a member. Our member agencies serve students and families in 89% of Wisconsin counties. They include large urban agencies, small rural programs as well as newly formed agencies. We are the only statewide literacy coalition with Regional Consultants to give direct, individualized training and support. Learn more.

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