Learn About the Marion Literacy Council

Marion County Literacy Council

Karen Hill is the MCLC Executive Director.  This community based volunteer literacy program is located in Ocala, Florida and offers programs for ABE, GED and ESOL.   Funded mostly by United Way and DOE grants they served about 400 students in 2010.  They offer managed enrollment for ESOL students and hold classes of about 12 students  in locations throughout Marion County.  About 50% of their students are ESOL, 30% ABE and 20%GED (Please see descriptions of these programs below). Classes in citizenship, career development and financial literacy are also offered.  This year the council has two VISTA volunteers who are busy recruiting volunteers and running classes.  The big fund raiser for each year is “Kiss the Horse.”

See their excellent web page http://www.marionliteracy.org/               

New Education Commissioner

Education Commissioner Gerard Robinson started work this week at a $275,000 salary.  Robinson came to Florida from Virginia and is a school choice advocate.  He was appointed by Governor Scott in June.