Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties, Inc.

Program Overview

We offer a judgement-free environment where our tutors meet our adult learners where they are and help them develop a plan to move forward. We provide instruction and encouragement so that our students can reach all of their personal, academic, and career goals.

ABOUT US:

The Literacy Council was founded in 1986 and was in the Texarkana Public Library. It has seen many changes in leadership and location throughout the years but is still serving its community more than 30 years later. We provide 100% free educational services to community members.

Our Mission and Vision:

Our mission is to use functional literacy education to empower learners to achieve academic success, develop life skills, and improve work competencies in the Texarkana region.

Our Services:

We work to achieve our mission and vision through the following services:

• Adult Basic Education (ABE) – Reading, writing, and math for adults who read below high school level
• Pre-GED Preparation – Tutoring and test readiness support
• English as a Second Language (ESL) – English conversation and literacy support for non-native speakers
• Family Literacy – Helping parents build early literacy habits with their children
• Digital Literacy – Helping adults learn to navigate computers, smartphones, and other digital devices or platforms.
• Financial Literacy – Helping adults learn more about their financial situtations and how to set themselves up for success
• VITA Tax Preparation – Preparing taxes for free to low-income, elderly
• One-on-One Tutoring & Small Group Classes – Tailored learning opportunities for every learner

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