Adult Education & Literacy will celebrate literacy week Sept. 16-20

Kilgore College Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Celebrates National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week

Kilgore College Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) is partnering with the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) to celebrate National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week from September 16-20. This week-long event aims to raise public awareness about the power of adult education and family literacy programs.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• Earning a High School Equivalency Diploma: The AEL program addresses the challenge faced by over 30 million Americans who lack a high school diploma. Last year, Kilgore College AEL served 716 students, with 100 of them graduating with their GED.
• Building Career Skills: In today’s job market, a strong foundation is crucial. AEL equips learners with the skills needed for career advancement, preparing them for postsecondary education or training.
• Language Learning Support: The program offers support for English Language Learners (ELLs), helping them improve their communication skills and integrate into the community.
• Family Literacy Programs: These programs create a learning environment for both adults and their young children, fostering basic skills development, English language acquisition, and strong parenting practices. This holistic approach aims to break the cycle of low literacy, education, and poverty.

Celebrating Adult Learners

Kilgore College AEL invites the community to participate in a week of themed events highlighting its services:

• Monday, Sept. 16: National GED Day
• Tuesday, Sept. 17: College and Career Future Focus Day
• Wednesday, Sept. 18: Community Resource Roundup Day
• Thursday, Sept. 19: Language Learning Lifeline for ELLs Day

About the KC Adult Education & Literacy Program

For more information about the KC Adult Education and Literacy program, visit www.kilgore.edu/AEL or call (903) 236-2004. Download the 2024-2025 program calendar at: bit.ly/KCAEL2425Calendars

About the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE)

COABE is the leading national organization for adult educators, dedicated to empowering educators and fostering adult success within thriving communities. Learn more at www.coabe.org.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

• SDG 4: Quality Education
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

• SDG 4.6: By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy.
• SDG 8.6: By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training.
• SDG 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.
• SDG 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

• Number of adults served by the AEL program
• Number of adults graduating with a High School Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Number of learners equipped with career skills
• Number of English Language Learners (ELLs) supported
• Number of participants in family literacy programs

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Source: gilmermirror.com