1985—1995

Students were "Basic" literacy learners or individuals who had grown up in this country, but had not yet achieved a usable level of literacy.

1995—1998

The County's growing English as Second Language (ESL) learners were included in the literacy program, together with the need for additional training courses and materials.

1998

Partnership with the Library Literacy Service (LLS), a County organization, was formed. The LLS assumed responsibility for the "Basic" learners, and the Literacy Council of Nevada County retained responsibility for the ESL learners.

2000

Tutors were established in Truckee for both "Basic" and ESL learners.

2002

In April, the Library Literacy Service assumed responsibility for all literacy learners in the Truckee area, including ESL learners.

2003

The Lutz building, where we shared quarters with the LLS was sold; the County did not yet have a new budget and was unable to negotiate rent on new quarters. Not limited by the same restrictions, the Literacy Council of Nevada County dissolved the partnership and found quarters at the Scotten Elementary School.

2005

Experiencing growth in tutor training and student needs, we moved to a new office next to Hennessy School. We began offering three to four tutor training sessions throughout the year to keep up with the needs of ESL learners.

2007

We needed to find new office space, which we did at Lyman Gilmore School, where we have an office and an excellent resource library of ESL books.

2008

We revised our mission statement to include a cultural partnering with our students and changed the organization's name to Partners in English Language Learning.