GOALS
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To expand community awareness of the dimensions of the urban literacy problem;
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To publicize, promote, and coordinate ongoing service efforts;
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To energize new resources to combat the problem of illiteracy;
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To develop a coalition of adult literacy service providers; and,
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To support and facilitate school dropout prevention programs and other youth literacy activities.
The Commission is comprised of eleven members appointed by the City Council and seven ex-officio members. The ex-officio members are the Chairperson, or designated individual, from the following groups: San Antonio Public Library Board, San Antonio Youth Literacy, San Antonio Coalition of Literacy Providers, and the Education Service Center-Region 20, Northside ISD, North East ISD, and SAISD Adult Education Cooperative. Also, a City Council member serves as a liaison to the community.
The following sectors are represented on the Commission as well:
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Primary/ Secondary Education
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Higher Education Sector
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Adult Literacy Service Provider Agencies
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Corporate community
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Media
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every other month at 4:00 p.m. The meeting site is rotated among the Learning and Leadership Development Centers.
Created by the San Antonio City Council in August 1987