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Welcome

October General Meeting (Registration Required)

10/13/2026

 

Register to join the October 16, 2026 NYCCAL General Meeting here:
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We will be meeting virtually on Zoom from 9:30 to 11:30am.

September NYCCAL General Meeting (Registration Required)

9/11/2026

 
September NYCCAL General Meeting
The September NYCCAL meeting will be in-person on September 18 from 9:30 to 11:30. We will be meeting at the WeWork at 199 Water Street, Room 35C, New York NY 10038.  

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We need to share names and email addresses with security so if you are planning on attending, please register here: 
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NYCCAL 101
At the NYCCAL Summer Retreat, folks asked for a "new to NYCCAL and/or Adult Education primer" before regular general meetings.  We used to do this years ago.  We're bringing it back!  This is open to all, but we want to have an idea how many folks plan to join this time.  You'll be able to indicate yes or no on the registration form above.  The session will be in the same location from 9 to 9:30.

NEW City Budget Priorities 1-Pager

6/26/2026

 

Just released earlier this month is our one-pager summarizing our ​NYCCAL FY27 City Budget Priorities!

NYCCAL is focused on efforts on increasing City Council funding for Adult Literacy to $18 million and consolidating the funds under Adult Literacy Forward.

Share widely and make sure your City Councilmembers know your NYCCAL priorities!

June General Meeting

6/8/2026

 
Register to join the June 12, 2026 NYCCAL General Meeting 
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/A14goFhqT5q0UDfYHMrm6g

Teacher Appreciation Week

5/7/2026

 
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During Teacher Appreciation Week, we honor the educators, learners, and allies who power adult education across New York. Adult literacy and education teachers work every day in community‑based organizations, CUNY campuses, and libraries. They support adults who are gain:

  • English language skills
  • Reading and writing skills
  • Technology and digital literacy
  • Career and workforce readiness 
  • Numeracy skills
  • GED and other academic credentials

The demand for adult education in New York is immense.
  • 3.9 million adults in New York State lack a high school diploma, English proficiency, or both.
  • Only a small share of those adults are able to access publicly funded adult education programs each year.
This gap makes the work of adult educators not just important, but essential.
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We also recognize the program leaders, staff, and partner organizations who sustain this field. Our collective advocacy helps ensure adult learners receive the resources and opportunities they deserve.

Education changes lives—and it takes a community to make it possible.

This week, we celebrate everyone advancing adult literacy and educational equity across New York. Thank you for the work you do, the people you serve, and the futures you help build.

May General Meeting

5/2/2026

 
Register to join the May 15, 2026 NYCCAL General Meeting 
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April General Meeting

3/31/2026

 
Next NYCCAL General Meeting:  Friday, April 17, from 9:30am to 11:30am  
Register for the next meeting on Zoom
​Full Calendar of General Meetings 

A NYCCAL State Advocacy Day to Remember

3/11/2026

 
Over the past two weeks, adult literacy advocates across New York raised their voices together for stronger investment in adult education.
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From classrooms across New York City to the halls of the State Capitol in Albany, teachers, students, program leaders, and allies came together to advocate for adult learners and the programs that support them.

A Day in Albany

Last Thursday, members of the New York City Coalition for Adult Literacy (NYCCAL) traveled to Albany alongside our statewide partners at NYACCE for State Advocacy Day.
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Advocates met with legislators and their staff to talk about the impact of adult literacy programs and the urgent need to expand access to them.

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March General Meeting

3/9/2026

 
Next NYCCAL General Meeting:  Friday, March 13, from 9:30am to 11:30am  
Register for the next meeting on Zoom
​Full Calendar of General Meetings

February General Meeting

2/23/2026

 
Next NYCCAL General Meeting:  Friday, February 27, from 9:30am to 11:30am  
Register for the next meeting on Zoom
​Full Calendar of General Meetings
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    The New York City Coalition for Adult Literacy (NYCCAL) is comprised of adult literacy teachers, managers, students, and allies from community-based organizations, CUNY campuses, and library programs across NYC.  

    NYCCAL advocates for an adult literacy system that provides quality, comprehensive and accessible educational services to the over 3.9 million adults (aged 18-64) in NYC who need them. NYCCAL believes that being able to read and write, learn English, obtain a High School Equivalency, and enter training and post secondary education are the rights of every New Yorker, and the cornerstone to an equitable and just society.

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