The Literacy Council of Norristown provides instruction in Adult Basic Education (ABE), English for speakers of other languages (ESOL), and GED (high school equivalency) to adult learners in our community via classes and volunteer tutors.
Vision
Our vision is to help create a community with an increased level of English literacy, and an organization enthusiastically called upon to provide English literacy improvement services without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
Mission
Our mission is to empower those adults who seek to improve their reading, writing, and math skills, or who are learning English as a foreign language. Through a network of local volunteers, we provide one-on-one tutoring or small group classes at little or no cost to students in need.
LCN mourns the loss of two Champions of Literacy
LCN has lost two of its greatest champions in 2018. LCN co-founder Katharine Dosch died in May at the age of 98, and Reverend Walter Dosch passed away on November 29, also age 98. Both of them were champions of literacy and will be sorely missed. The staff of LCN would like to extend their deepest condolences to the family of these two wonderful and generous people.
Reverend Walter Dosch and LCN Founder Katharine Dosch
Photo by Adrianna Hoff, Times Herald
LCN Board Member Kevin McGrath Comcast Newsmakers
LCN Board Member Kevin McGrath discusses the mission of the Literacy Council of Norristown with Comcast Newsmakers host Jill Horner....
LCN Treasurer Srinivas Kappagantula on Comcast Newsmakers
LCN Treasurer Srinivas Kappagantula discusses the mission of the Literacy Council of Norristown with Comcast Newsmakers host Jill Horner. Your browser does not support...
RSVP/LCN tutor in the news!
Read about how one RSVP/LCN tutor is working to alleviate low literacy: Montgomery Media News article Many thanks to RSVP for giving LCN permission to link to their...
Congratulations!
LCN learner Jenny Z. recently received US Citizenship. Jenny says, “Thank you to Literacy Council and my teacher...
5 reasons why English is difficult to learn
If you teach English language learners, give them credit! English is difficult to learn, but since it is the current lingua franca, it is a language that many non-native speakers need to know. Why is English so difficult? English spelling and pronunciation are quite...
Giving Tuesday is November 29th
Giving Tuesday is a nationally recognized designated day for philanthropy during the holiday season. You can take part by making a contribution to the Literacy Council of Norristown’s general fund. The Literacy Council of Norristown asks that you take a moment...