About Literacy Council
In what year was the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County established?
1987
Name 1 class offered by the Literacy Council for adult learners.
ESL, Basic Literacy, GED, Citizenship, Digital Literacy
What is the most in-demand volunteer role for the current semester?
GED classes
According to national statistics, approximately what percentage of U.S. adults have low literacy skills?
About 21%
Source: ThinkImpact
Name 2 social media platforms the Literacy Council has a presence on.
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube
Name 1 annual event hosted by the Literacy Council.
Great Adult Spelling Bee, Holidays Around the World, Reading Between the Lines, Volunteer Appreciation, Graduation
What platform do we use for computer basics?
NorthStar Digital Literacy
What is the priority task office volunteers assist with?
Data entry
In Texas, what percentage of adults are estimated to lack basic literacy skills?
18-19%
Source: Literacy Texas
This YouTube playlist shares short videos about activities in our main office.
Around Emily Court
Where is the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County located?
12530 Emily Ct., Sugar Land, TX 77478
What does ESL stand for in the Literacy Council’s programs?
English as a Second Language
How many hours a week are tutors encouraged to teach?
3 hours
How many adults in Fort Bend County are estimated to need literacy support?
Around 30,000 adults, based on local assessments and reports from literacy organizations in the area.
Beginning January 2025, what link is included in every Tutor and Volunteer Newsletter?
The LCFBC academic calendar
What is the tagline of the Literacy Council?
Changing Lives
What assessment does the Literacy Council use for measuring student progress for GED?
The Test of Basic Adult Education (TABE)
This step must be completed before entering any classroom or office space.
A background check
What is the connection between literacy levels and employment rates in the United States?
Adults with low literacy skills are more likely to be unemployed or in low-paying jobs.
Where can you find links to our social media on our website?
The upper right corner of the homepage
What is the mission of the Literacy Council?
The mission of the Literacy Council is to improve community, family, and professional lives through adult literacy education
For citizenship students, we recommend that they do this at least once with Ms. Marvlyn?
How old must a tutor volunteer be to get started?
At least 21 years old
What rank does Texas hold nationally for the percentage of adults with low literacy skills?
Texas ranks 46th out of 50 states in adult literacy.
Source: Literacy Texas
Name one resource demonstrated in the "Show & Tell" series.
Xfinity Internet Essentials Demo