TCALL was created in 1988 by the Board of Regents at Texas A&M University with the purpose of helping to reduce the incidence of adult illiteracy in Texas. Its three year mission (2002-2005) is to better understand the relationship
between literacy and poverty, and a major activity of that mission is to improve access to adult literacy, family literacy, and ESL programs and
materials. Abundant materials for use in professional development may be found on its web site or checked out from its library:
The Clearinghouse will also create on request a free, reproducible Hot Topic Packet on any subject in its library . The Hot Topic Packet features the latest articles and research digests, as well as a bibliography of all Clearinghouse library titles in that subject, both free and loan.
The mission of the National Center for Family Literacy is to create educational and economic opportunity for the most at-risk children and parents. NCFL's services include professional development for practitioners who work in children's education, adult education, English as a Second Language, and related literacy fields; model program development through our many ground-breaking initiatives; policy and advocacy support to sustain and expand literacy services for families; and the Family Literacy Alliance, a membership program. NCFL relies on the generous partnerships of many individuals, corporations and foundations to accomplish our mission.
