Abstract
As the world continues to change ever higher demands are placed on individuals, households, and businesses; thus, the definition and need to be literate also continue to shift. Today, adults require greater levels of basic skills commensurate to function effectively in an increasingly visual and technological environment. Within the United States fewer than ten percent of the estimated 44 million adults who could potentially benefit from literacy programs are currently being served. Additional funding, improved coordination among service providers, and greater availability of support services including childtare, transportation, and accessible class meeting sites are important planning issues. Therefore, it becomes critical that the development and provision of literacy education programs occur within a GIS-based, cost-efficient and effective planning model.
Recommended Citation
Richetto, Jeffrey P. and Couch, William E.
(2002)
"Towards the Development of a GIS Model for Planning and Administering Literacy Education Programs in Urban Areas,"
The Geographical Bulletin: Vol. 44:
Iss.
2, Article 6.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/thegeographicalbulletin/vol44/iss2/6