| Volunteers |
page 37 |
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| A quality family literacy program may recruit, train and support volunteers to
contribute in meaningful ways. |
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| Promotion and recruitment |
page 40 |
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| A quality family literacy program uses a variety of methods and outreach
materials to promote the program effectively in the community and to recruit
families who have the most to gain from the program. |
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| Access, participation and retention |
page 43 |
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| A quality family literacy program offers the program in a central and safe
location with relevant resources and supports. Sensitive staff create a learning
environment where participants of all ages attend for as long as it takes to
reach their goals. |
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| Supporting families’ diversities and differences |
page 46 |
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| A quality family literacy program celebrates and supports the range of diversity
in its community by providing a variety of relevant resources and modifying
program content as appropriate. Self-aware staff communicate effectively with
families of all backgrounds and abilities, practicing anti-bias strategies and
using language that is clear and inclusive. |
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| Funding and sustainability |
page 61 |
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| A quality family literacy program takes steps to become sustainable by
exploring various long-term funding sources at local, provincial and national
levels. The program also recognizes great value in short-term funding
opportunities and community collaborations. |
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| Community involvement and partnerships |
page 64 |
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| A quality family literacy program views itself as a vital part of a community,
able to meet the learning needs of families most effectively when working
closely within a network of family support agencies with similar values and
goals. |
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| Assessment and evaluation |
page 68 |
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| A quality family literacy program uses a participatory method to assess and
document progress and to evaluate the effectiveness of different aspects of the
program in helping participants meet their learning goals. |
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