The Literacy & Learning Center is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: Cal Isaacs and Tracy Wade. Cal and Tracy are deeply committed to positively impacting the community. Their dedication will undoubtedly be instrumental in guiding TL&LC's continued success. Their expertise and commitment will be invaluable as TL&LC continues to provide essential learning programs to children and adults in Macon County.

The Literacy & Learning Center is a vital community resource dedicated to enriching lives through education. Believing literacy is the foundation of a thriving community, TL&LC offers a wide range of free programs for all ages.

TL&LC provides a nurturing Pre-K program and engaging after-school activities for children, fostering a love of learning from an early age. Adults benefit from programs like English as a Second Language classes, GED preparation, and individualized tutoring.

Area businesses, don't miss this opportunity to enjoy sponsor benefits while you support a love of reading! Become one of Dolly's Literacy Leaders today!

Join at the level that's right for your business:

BRONZE - $100

• Logo in semiannual ads for one year
• Logo on website
• Logo in monthly newsletter; reach ~1,200
• Window decal for storefront

SILVER - $250

• Logo in semiannual ads for one year
• Quarterly social media posts
• Logo on website
• Logo in monthly newsletter; reach ~1,200
• Logo on Christmas float banner
• Window decal for storefront

GOLD - $500

• Logo in quarterly ads for one year
• Quarterly social media posts
• Logo on website
• Logo in monthly newsletter; reach ~1,200
• Logo on Christmas float banner
• Window decal for storefront

DIAMOND - $1,000

• Logo on end-of-year mailing; reach ~ 11,000
• Logo in quarterly ads for one year
• Quarterly social media posts
• Logo on website
• Logo in monthly newsletter; reach ~1,200
• Logo on Christmas float banner
• Window decal for storefront

PLATINUM - $2,500

• 2 tickets to Celebration of Education dinner and author presentation
• Logo on banner at Celebration of Education
• Logo on end-of-year mailing; reach ~ 11,000
• Logo in quarterly ads for one year
• Quarterly social media posts
• Logo on website
• Logo in monthly newsletter; reach ~1,200
• Logo on Christmas float banner
• Window decal for storefront

For questions, contact Jenni Edwards, Development Officer, at 828-526-0863 or JEdwards@TheLiteracyandLearningCenter.org.

TL&LC Seeks Volunteers to Empower Learners of All Ages

The Literacy & Learning Center seeks dedicated volunteers to support its vital literacy programs for youth and adults. We currently need individuals willing to share their time and talents in two key areas: individual tutoring and after-school group support.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced GED (General Education Development) Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for adult education, a strong background in GED instruction, and the ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

This new in-person course will be offered once a week for three months with the opportunity to teach additional GED courses based on performance and program needs.

Our Pre-K students have been exploring all things winter! They celebrated the new year, learned about Martin Luther King Jr., and even created fun name snowmen. The winter weather has provided the perfect backdrop for learning, and they've been enjoying fiction and nonfiction books about polar animals. 



TL&LC is pleased to offer a nurturing and comprehensive learning environment for children needing pre-K education. Through a play-based and child-centered approach, young learners will engage in activities that enhance their language and literacy skills, develop mathematical and scientific thinking, nurture social-emotional well-being, and promote physical growth. 

Pre-enrollment applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. To ensure your child's spot in our free pre-K program, apply now.

Reminder: TL&LC has extended the age limit for pre-K! We are now accepting students who will turn 4 by January 2025!

To learn more or to apply for your child, contact Carolyn Middlebrooks at 828-626-0863 or CMiddlebrooks@TheLiteracyandLearningCenter.org.

• A new partnership with Highlands PAC begins February 17! Starting February 24, students in grades K-3 can sign up to participate weekly in performance activities. If they choose to participate, they must be picked up between 4:45 and 5:00 PM.

• Students can now volunteer at The Eckerd Living Center once a month for a craft activity with residents. Parents must sign their child up. The first 15 to register each month will be able to participate. Students must be picked up from The Eckerd Living Center between 4:30 and 4:45 PM.

• There will be no after-school programming on February 26.

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