Good Practice Statements from Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor Program Evaluation Kit*

A. Philosophy

A quality adult literacy program has a dearly written philosophy or mission statement which is communicated to the people involved with the program and is reviewed regularly.

B. Planning

A quality adult literacy program regularly plans and sets goals and objectives consistent with its philosophy. It carries out these activities in a participatory manner.

C. Community Involvement and Linkages

A quality adult literacy program is aware of the resources and needs of the community in which it is located. It establishes and maintains links with various referral sources and community agencies as well as other relevant educational programs and organizations. It regularly reviews its community and organizational relationships.

D. Awareness Activities

A quality adult literacy program initiates a community awareness program to attract potential learners and volunteers and to gain support for the program and literacy issues from other sectors of the community.

E. Access

A quality adult literacy program operates from an identifiable and accessible location. It provides flexible time and place arrangements for instruction and facilitates access to other learning opportunities.