History:
The Portland Literacy Council (PLC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1993. PLC is dedicated to promoting literacy programs throughout the Portland metropolitan area. PLC efforts include: assisting learners by providing access to literacy resources, developing volunteer tutor training programs, hosting an annual tutor conference, sponsoring the GEDoregon website project, and organizing educational workshops.
Current Portland Literacy Council Projects and Events
- Annual Volunteer Literacy Tutor Conference
- Literacy Links Newsletter: a newsletter for volunteer literacy tutors
- GEDoregon Web Project: a GED resource/information website
- Chalk It Up for Literacy Art Festival: support activities for the OLI sponsored event
Officers and Board of Directors
Kris Magaurn President/Chair Penny Russman Treasurer Scott Demos Secretary Gary Marschke Marketing Cari Martz GED Jay Morgensen ESL /ESOL
Contact US:
E-mail: info@portlandliteracy.org Mail: Portland Literacy Council P.O. Box 2872 Portland, OR 97208-2872 Website Issues: scott@portlandliteracy.org
Friends:
Oregon Literacy, Inc.: A statewide organization dedicated to the advancement of literacy through access, advocacy and alliances.GED Oregon: An educational website designed to introduce and present pertinent information regarding the national GED exam and the testing process in the State of Oregon.