Quick Facts about the Platte Valley Literacy Association (PVLA)

• Evolved from a group of volunteer tutors in the early 1980s.

• In 1990, was incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit.

• Has been proudly serving the Columbus, Nebraska, area for several decades as a United Way Agency.

• Our goal is to meet the educational needs of individuals in our community.

• We partner with the Central Community College Adult Education program to further increase educational opportunities in the area and help students gain the necessary skills to be successful in life.

• The classes we currently offer include literacy, citizenship, and GED classes, as well as individual employment skills training.

• Our program is composed of many smaller services and is responsive to community needs, at no cost to the students.

• In partnership with Central Community College, six levels of English instruction for adults are provided at the Columbus Family Resource Center.

• GED® Preparation classes are aligned with the GED® 2022 test.
• Four individual tests must be passed to receive a GED® diploma: Reasoning through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Social Studies, and Science.

• Citizenship courses are held continuously year-round at the Columbus Family Resource Center.
• These classes are designed to prepare individuals for the naturalization interview.
• Students study U.S. history and government throughout the course while practicing literacy skills.

• We offer Spanish classes to those wanting to learn basic conversational Spanish.