• "Successful family literacy programs build upon literacy behaviours already present in families. Although these behaviours may be different from conventional school-like literacy, all families use literacy in the routine of their daily lives. These behaviours should be identified, acknowledged, respected, preserved, and developed within family literacy programs."(OTAB Program Standards 1, 5, 6)

• Successful family literacy programs respect and understand the diversity of the families they serve. (OTAB Program Standards 2, 5)

• Successful family literacy programs do not try to 'correct' or 'fix' the family. Rather, they view intervention as a supplement to the interactions that already exist. (OTAB Program Standard 6)

"How does your program mission statement reflect this philosophy?"

"How does your program respect and support the diverse families you serve?"

"How does your program identify and develop literacy strengths in families?"

"What are some of the concerns or challenges related to implementing these goals?"