Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

The mission of the Center for Literacy Studies is to support and advance literacy education across the lifespan. 

How We Carry Out Our Mission

The Center for Literacy Studies works with providers of literacy education to strengthen their capacity to help individuals build knowledge and improve skills needed to be life-long learners and active members of families, communities, and workplaces.  To advance literacy education, CLS links theory, research, and practice by:

• working with diverse stakeholders to support creative and innovative ways to address literacy issues,

• providing professional development opportunities,
  
  
• developing and fostering partnerships,
  
  
• adapting new and existing technologies,
  
  
• sharing the knowledge of the field through professional networking, technology, technical assistance and publications,
  
  
• conducting research and evaluation, and
  
  
• providing analysis, statistical support, and accountability services.

Vision

The Center for Literacy Studies envisions being a nationally recognized organization that contributes to a future where all people have the knowledge and skills needed to flourish in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

We value:

• literacy education for individual change, economic independence, civic participation, and social justice;
  
  
• maintaining quality in all areas of our work as we continuously reflect on our practice and improve our work;
  
  
• the ability to adapt to uncertainty and change;
  
  
• a staff that promotes leadership, professionalism, integrity, and respect;
  
  
• ideological and cultural diversity;
  
  
• staying grounded in the lives of learners and practitioners; and working in a collaborative manner