Access to Libraries
Recently LPQ responded to the concerns of a teacher in the literacy community regarding the difficulty some students have in gaining access to public libraries which do not serve the municipality in which they live.
Most municipal libraries are bound by geographic jurisdictions.
LPQ consulted with a member of the Quebec Library Association and were advised that one very effective measure is for literacy organizations to approach libraries in their respective municipalities and make a formal request that libraries be more accessible to students, regardless of where they live. We urge you to advocate on behalf of your students.
Traveling Teacher Resource Trunk On Learning Disabilities
The Centre for Literacy, in partnership with the Quebec Literacy Working Group (QLWG) has developed a traveling resource trunk of materials on learning disabilities for teachers and tutors who do not have easy access to resource centres because of constraints of time or distance.
The kit, contains books, articles, worksheets, evaluation instruments and a video. They touch on literacy, numeracy and technology.
Two LD kits are now in circulation in Quebec. One is reserved for QLWG members and the other is for other groups with priority being given to those outside the Montreal area. The kits may be kept for three weeks. Transportation will the the responsibility of the borrower.
Information: Call Peggy Killeen at (514) 931-8731, local 1415 : Fax (514) 931-5181 : email literacycntr@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Chateauguay Valley Literacy Council Promotes Reading
To mark Canada Day and during Old Home Week in Hemmingford, members of the Chateauguay Valley Literacy Council distributed 100 reading kits in English and 100 reading kits in French to children to promote reading. This also served as a means of reaching adults in need of help in improving their own literacy skills.
The Chateauguay Valley Literacy Council, which serves the area between Chateauguay and the American border has 30 trained tutors who offer free tutoring to adults.
Software Evaluation Now a Permanent Service
Last February, The Centre for Literacy invited teachers and tutors to make appointments to screen a selection of 55 software products in adult literacy and basic skills.
Because of the overwhelming response, The Centre will be offering this as a permanent service and expanding the selection of software.
The Centre has a limited number of computers and requires that time be booked by appointment only. To make an appointment, call Peggy Killeen at 931-8731, local 1415 or fax 931-5181.
Interim Executive Director Wanted
Movement for Canadian Literacy (MCL), a national non-profit organization based in Ottawa is seeking an experienced, highly-skilled change agent to guide the organization through a difficult transition period.
Salary based on $55,000.00-$70,000.00 plus benefits.
If you have previous successful administrative experience please sent resumés by Oct. 21 to:
The President MCL c/o Ontario Literacy Coalition 365 Bloor St. E., Suite 1003 Toronto, ON M4W 3L4Upcoming Events
Bridging the Centuries: Emerging Visions of Literacy
October 16-19, 1996
Winnipeg, ManitobaThis conference will provide "the forum in which to address critical issues related to the multiple literacies required of our children, ourselves, and our society." Information: Irene Schmidt, Garden Valley Collegiate, 736 Main Street, Winkler, MB. Tel. (204) 325-8008 Fax (204) 325-5894 E-mail: ischmidt@MINET.gov.MB.CA
LEARN Line
931-7434
Literacy Partners of
QuebecThe Centre for Literacy
Forging a workplace of education delivery systemLeader: Bob Bickerton State Director of Adult Education, Massachusetts Date: Thursday, Nov. 7 Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.