Table of Contents
Foreword
I. Introduction
A. About the Family Literacy Action Group of Alberta
B. Using the Practical Guide
II. Definitions and Discussions
III. Family Literacy Rationale
A. Why is Family Literacy Important?
B. Statistics
C. Summary of Research
D. Program Results
IV. History of Family Literacy
A. General History
B. Family Literacy in Canada
C. Family Literacy in Alberta
V. Description of Models
A. Overview of Classification Systems
B. Family Literacy Models in Alberta
C. Family Literacy Models Outside Alberta
VI. Getting Started
A. Community Collaboration
B. Identifying Stakeholders
C. Forming an Advisory Committee
D. Developing an Action Plan
VII. Developing Your Program
A. Community Needs Assessment
B. Choosing and/or Adapting a Model
C. Applying for Funding
D. Developing Evaluation Processes
E. Training
F. Public Awareness
G. Recruiting Participants
VIII. Key issues in Family Literacy
A. In Alberta
B. Across Canada
C. Family Literacy Issues in General
Appendices
A. List of Family Literacy Programs
B. Promotional and Public Awareness Materials
C. Works Cited and Recommended Resources
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