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The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia is a non-profit educational organization that recruits and trains volunteers to tutor adults who need to develop basic reading, writing, and English speaking skills. Since 1962, the Literacy Council has trained thousands of volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring to adults in our community.
The Literacy Council is the oldest nonprofit adult literacy program in Virginia. We are an affiliate of Laubach Literacy International, a national literacy organization that certifies trainers and provides instructional materials and support. The Literacy Council is the recipient of the Virginia State Reading Association's Annual Literacy Award, the Virginia Literacy Foundation's Award for Outstanding Literacy Program in the Commonwealth and the Governor's Award for Volunteering Excellence. The ESL Learning Centers Partnership was also recognized by the Virginia Literacy Foundation as the 1996 Outstanding Literacy Project in Virginia.
The Council's office is open Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone - (703) 237-0866 or (703) 575-7900 (See below for staff extension numbers.)
General e-mail -
Executive Director - Patti Donnelly, ext.102
Office Manager - Rebekah Bundang, ext. 107
Receptionist - Lizette Zurita
Basic Literacy Program Coordinator - Sandi Eisenstein, ext.105
ESL Program Coordinator (ESL Tutoring) - Thomas Parkison, ext.106
ESL Learning Centers Coordinator. (Classes & Labs) - Hillary Billmyer, ext.110,
Family Learning Program Coordinator - Jill Yelles, ext.108
McNair Elementary, Timber Lane Elementary
- Ruth Sysak, ext. 113
Bailey's & Crestwood Elementary Schools,
Main Street Child Development Center
Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator - Kathy Parisi, ext. 111
Outreach & Development Coordinator - Rebecca Kisloff Adye, ext. 109
Directions to the NEW LCNV Headquarters
3431-A Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church, VA 22041
From Washington D.C.
Key Bridge through Rosslyn onto Rt. 50 West (Arlington Blvd.)
Take the Carlin Springs exit.
Turn Left onto North Carlin Springs Road.
Continue on Carlin Springs for 1.2 miles.
The Literacy Council is on the left, accross from the 7-11.
From Alexandria, VA
King St. (Leesburg Pike West / VA 7 W) towards Falls Church
Turn right onto Carlin Springs Road.
The Literacy Council is .2 miles on the right.
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I-395 North towards Washington DC
Take the Seminary Road exit, exit #4
Turn Left onto Seminary Road
Turn Left onto Rt. 7 West / Leesburg Pike
Turn Right onto Carlin Springs Road
The Literacy Council is .2 miles on the right.
From Tysons Corner, VA
495 South towards Richmond/Alexandria
Take the US-50/Arlington Boulevard exit - exit #50 A-B towards Fairfax/Arlington.
Merge onto Arlington Blvd/50 East.
Continue East for 4.7 miles to the Carlin Springs Road exit.
Turn Right onto Carlin Springs Road South.
The Literacy Council is 2 miles on the left, across from the 7-11.
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Follow Rt. 7 East for several miles, through Falls Church proper into Bailey's Crossroads.
Turn Left into Carlin Springs Road.
Continue on Carlin Springs Road for .2 miles.
The Literacy Council is on the right, across from the 7-11.
From 495 in VA
Take the Rt. 50 East (Arlington Blvd.) exit.
Take the US-50/Arlington Boulevard exit - exit #50 A-B towards Fairfax/Arlington.
Merge onto Arlington Blvd/50 East.
Continue East for 4.7 miles to the Carlin Springs Road exit.
Turn Right onto Carlin Springs Road South.
The Literacy Council is 2 miles on the left, across from the 7-11.
Parking
Plenty of parking is available right in front of the Literacy Council.
By Bus
From Arlington -
Metro Bus 16J from the Pentagon stops very close. Take #16J to Jefferson Street & Columbia Pike. From there, Walk .1 mile West to 3431 Carlin Springs Road.
From Falls Church -
At the intersection of Washington and Broad Street, take Metro Bus #28B to the intersection of Columbia Pike and Carlin Springs Road. Walk North on Carlin Springs Road for .5 miles.
By Metro
The closest metro station is the Pentagon on the Yellow or Blue line. From the station, take Metro Bus 16J to Jefferson Street & Columbia Pike. From there, Walk .1 mile West to 3431 Carlin Springs Road.
July 22, 2002
The Literacy Council HAS MOVED!!!
LCNV has relocated to the Bailey's Crossroads area while The James Lee School is being renovated. The Council will be moving 'home' when the renovations are completed. (approximately 2 years) We are officially OPEN FOR BUSINESS and ready to serve the community. Thank you for your patience!
Our new address is:
3431 Carlin Springs Road
Falls Church, VA 22041
Our phone number will remain the same: (703)237-0866
We look forward to serving you in our new home! Click here for directions.
Stay tuned for more details.
August 1, 2002
The Literacy Council has hired a new Executive Director! Patricia Donnelly comes to the Literacy Council, bringing with her over 18 years of experience in education, development and volunteer management. Patti will officially start with the Council on August 1, 2002. Please help us in welcoming her to the LCNV community!
September 4, 2002
Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 24th anytime from 6-9PM. The Literacy Council will be holding BACK TO SCHOOL night! Please join us for an informal Open House. Come see the new office and meet the new executive director. please bring a friend - this will be a great opportunity to showcase your school.
