Welcome to Fox Valley Literacy
We provide free educational services to adult learners in the northeast Wisconsin counties of Outagamie, Waupaca, northern Calumet, and northern Winnebago. We rely on the support of volunteers and donors who share our vision. We offer:
English Classes
To enhance language skills for everyday communication and professional opportunities.
General Education
To help learners achieve their personal and professional reading and math goals.
Digital Literacy
To build digital skills from using a computer, navigating the internet, getting started with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or Excel, staying safe online, and accessing telehealth.
Civics & Citizenship
To prepare for active participation in civic life and the naturalization process including help studying for the citizenship test and preparing for the citizenship interview.
HMong Literacy
To learn and strengthen HMong language and literacy.
Financial Success
To help individuals and families understand financial systems and manage their finances.
Driving Success
To learn driving laws and the role of police officers in the U.S., how to get a driver's permit, and more.
Individual Projects
To get help study for the written driver’s test, entrance exams, computer skills, and more!
About Us
Our Mission
Fox Valley Literacy partners with adults to expand opportunity, strengthen communities and create a more inclusive Fox Valley by building literacy, language, and essential life skills.
Our Mission
A Fox Valley where literacy unlocks opportunity, connection, and full participation for every person.
Our History
Fox Valley Literacy was founded in Appleton, Wisconsin in September 1990, during International Literacy Month. The Outagamie Waupaca Library System, which supports public libraries in the area, along with the Appleton Public Library led the formation of the organization to bring together existing programs as the Fox Valley Literacy Coalition. In the 36 years since our founding, we’ve undergone two name changes and moved offices several times. Our dedication to providing quality and accessible adult education hasn’t changed. Since 1990, we've served students at no cost, all with the help of our dedicated tutors. We continue to work hard every day to serve our community and to share the power of learning.
Our Values
Inclusive Communities
We believe communities are stronger when people can fully participate. We design programs that respond to real-world needs in education, work, health, and civic life, resulting in tangible improvements for students, families, employers, and community partners.
Belonging & Voice
We believe students learn best when they are valued as whole people. We actively seek and incorporate student input in program design and instruction, resulting in stronger engagement, higher attendance, and sustained participation.
Access & Growth
We believe all adults can grow and achieve their goals when barriers are removed. We provide flexible, student-centered programs tailored to each starting point, leading to measurable skill gains, persistence, and goal completion.
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