Beaverton Literacy Council

Beaverton Literacy Council (BLC) is a community-based, all-volunteer organization. It began in the 1960s with four volunteers who tutored students one-on-one. In 1984, small group tutoring was started at the old Beaverton Library. Today, BLC has over 80 volunteers teaching English to over 350 students from more than 25 nations. Classes take place online (and hopefully soon in locations around Beaverton). Mission To empower and support adult learners by teaching English and building community. Vision For learners to have the confidence and skills to participate fully in their communities. Core Values We believe in: Focusing on what students want and need Building community Empowering students to be confident and independent Enabling fair access and outcomes Supporting volunteers and students as lifelong learners Interacting with honesty, empathy, and respect Teaching and learning with enthusiasm and joy