The Center works with practitioners in the field of adult basic education and literacy, and with others concerned about literacy-related issues. Through this work, the Center helps build the capacity of communities to meet the needs of adult learners, while at the same time building the knowledge base of the field. Workshops on group literacy, workplace literacy, writing in participatory literacy education, adult basic education and community based literacy programs, Families First training for teachers, learning disabilities, web page development and one stop shops.
Literacy is a basic skill needed for full citizenship in our society.
It is necessary to participate fully in any of the democratic processes of a print-based society. Economic literacy, political literacy, community literacy and workplace literacy may all demand differing skills.