PAVE East Texas
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States11-50 Employees
The Literacy Council of Tyler, a nonprofit organization based in Tyler, Texas, provides educational services to adults with the aim of eliminating illiteracy and improving family outcomes. Its programs include Basic Education, GED preparation, and English as a Second Language, along with a family literacy initiative at the Family Learning Center of Tyler. The organization traces its roots to 1990 as an adult literacy program and expanded to ESL, broadening its scope and impact in the community. The Texas Education Agency has recognized LCOT as a Model Program for Adult Education, a distinction awarded to a minority of Texas programs. It has achieved 100% of the Federal Performance Measures for Adult Education, underscoring strong student outcomes. A recent development involves a partnership with Tyler Junior College that hosted a GED/HSE graduation ceremony for LCOT students.