The Panhandle Adult Literacy Center
Addressing Literacy Needs in Florida's Panhandle

The Region One Panhandle Adult Literacy Center is funded by a grant from the Florida Department of Education Division of Workforce Development. The purpose of the Center is to provide support services to literacy providers, including volunteers, in fifteen counties in the Panhandle. Headquarters for PALC is Leon County Schools Adult and Community Education, 283 Trojan Trail, Tallahassee, FL 32311.

We are very pleased to have Jack Newell as project manager of the Center. Jack can be reached at (850) 922-5343, ext. 225 or toll free at 1-888-585-9013 or via email at newellj@ACE-leon.org. Voice mail is also available at the above number at any time.

Jack will be working with adult education programs, volunteer organizations, and other literacy providers throughout the Panhandle offering a variety of technical assistance and training. Future plans for service include technical assistance in the following areas:

• Grant writing
• Information and student referral services (toll free number)
• Resource materials for program management and instructional staff
• Resources for adult learners
• Volunteer and LEA staff development and training
• Public relations
• Dissemination of current information (newsletter and Web site)
• Program start up
• An "on-line" provider advisory board
• Materials development

• Curriculum for the Adult Beginning Reader - 0 to 3.0
• Teacher's Handbook for the Functional Skills
• Teacher/Classroom Resources & Ideas from the Florida GED Teachers' Handbook (Activities and Resources Sections)
• Career Education Guide
• ABE Florida Materials: Resource Guide and Assessment Guide

We are extremely pleased that the Leon County Schools Adult and Community Education has been given the opportunity to operate PALC. We look forward to working with you to meet the needs of adults in the Panhandle area. Call on us as needed.

Barbara Van Camp
Principal, ACE