Omega School will become a program of Literacy Network, a leading provider of free adult education services in Dane County, effective Jan. 1, 2025. The move will expand both organizations’ offerings, reach, and impact in Dane County.
To honor Omega’s legacy, outline future plans for students, and officially pass the keys, Literacy Network and Omega School will hold a joint press conference at Omega School, 835 W Badger Rd., on Friday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m.
Speakers will include:
- Dr. Armando Ibarra: Omega School Board Member and UW-Madison faculty
- Oscar Mireles: executive director of Omega School
- Robin Ryan: executive director of Literacy Network
- Francisco Soza: Literacy Network board member
- Cecilia Gillhouse: Former Literacy Network and Omega School student, Chief Operating Officer of MMG Immigration Law
- Dr. Karen Menéndez Coller, executive director of Centro Hispano
For over 50 years, Omega School has been a nonprofit organization serving the greater Madison area, providing personalized instruction and support to help students earn a GED or HSED. Under Literacy Network, Omega will have access to additional resources, expertise, and opportunities to enhance its programs.
“We are thrilled to join resources with Omega School to support students working to obtain a GED or HSED. We welcome Omega’s expertise in working with students for whom traditional high school is not a good fit as well as Omega’s skill in addressing barriers to high school completion and further education,” said Robin Ryan, executive director of Literacy Network, in a press release. “Our programs are complementary but not duplicative. Incorporating Omega School helps Literacy Network expand the array of diverse services we offer. It creates new pathways for students to move easily among programs, including pre-GED, GED, ESL, Spanish GED, Citizenship, and Career and College Readiness.”
Literacy Network and Omega School will continue to offer their respective programs while also exploring opportunities for collaboration and integration.
“This is an exciting time for both Literacy Network and Omega School,” said Oscar Mireles, executive director and principal of Omega School. “By joining forces, we can strengthen our ability to serve the community and provide even more opportunities for students to achieve their dreams.”
