Unique among literacy programs in Georgia, LVA brings volunteer tutors and students together on a one-on-one basis with instruction geared to the needs of the individual student. Our student-centered, whole-language method focuses on reading for meaning, comprehension, and real-life application. Students set their own goals. The staff at LVA assists the students with defining these goals. The goals serve as a basis for the tutoring lessons themselves and the instructional materials used. Our basic objective: to empower students to become functionally literate, contributing members of our society.

LVA’s four main literacy programs are Adult Basic Literacy, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Family Literacy and Workplace Literacy. In addition to these core programs, LVA provides supplementary life-skills or academic-strengthening group classes in areas such as health literacy, financial literacy, computer training, study skills, and more.