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Laubach Literacy OntarioLAUBACH LITERACY ONTARIO (LLO) AUBACH LITERACY ONTARIO (LLO) is a volunteerdriven, non-profit charitable organization driven, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to increasing literacy in Ontario, guided by the principles of "Each One Teach One". LLO is a provincial network of 46 community-based literacy programs that utilize the services of volunteer tutors and tutortrainers. Our trained and nationally certified volunteer tutors provide one-to-one and smallgroup instruction for adult students wishing to learn basic reading, writing, and math skills. Both practical and professional training is delivered to volunteer tutors by Laubachcertified trainers. There are approximately 2500 volunteer Laubach-certified tutors in Ontario. The volunteer tutoring provided annually through LLO members represents approximately $5 million worth of individualized education for literacy students, not including tutor training and other professional development workshops provided by or attended by volunteers. LLO is affiliated with Laubach Literacy of Canada (LLC), which is the largest volunteer literacy organization in Canada. Currently, there are approximately 6,000 Laubach-certified tutors and 135 literacy councils in Canada. Through LLC, LLO is also affiliated with Pro Literacy Worldwide. In 1981, several grass-roots literacy councils in Ontario, which were formed by Laubach Literacy of Canada, met to establish a provincial network, now known as LLO. LLO was incorporated on December 17, 1990 and has Charitable Registration status. An elected volunteer Board of Directors, a full-time Executive Director, and two part-time staff manage LLO. LLO coordinates tutor-training for member literacy councils who do not have their own trainers or who request specialized supplemental training. LLO also coordinates Laubach trainer training in Ontario, and professional development opportunities. LLO advocates for its councils, for volunteers and for literacy students through periodic outreach and public awareness campaigns. LLO participates in a number of events each year including Word on the Street (Toronto), the Warkworth Literacy Symposium (Campbellford) and The Road to Reading Festival (Barrie). The LLO board includes Student Representatives who can reflect the concerns and opinions of adult literacy students and network with other local, provincial and national student groups. LLO actively supports Councils in remote and isolated areas, such as the Northwest, through special funding to provide both local volunteer training opportunities and to enable them to attend training in other areas. LLO's Website is dedicated to providing free tutoring materials online. The Website lists name and contact information for all Laubach councils, as well as contact information for regional literacy networks across Ontario. LLO works in partnership with LLC by coordinating national initiatives at the provincial level. These include the trainer apprenticeship program and the Laubach Enhanced Training System pilot program. LLO also partners on specific projects and initiatives with other organizations involved in both literacy and learning disabilities. LLO is presently the lead organization in a twoyear research study called "Factors Affecting the Success of Adult Students in Community-Based Literacy Programs", in partnership with the University of Windsor. Laubach Literacy Ontario Toll free in Ontario 1-866-608-2574 |
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