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Literacy Programs

1. SIAST Woodland Adult Education Programs

Level 1 / 2 day classes (basic literacy)

Level 3 day classes (adult 10)

Level 4 classes (adult 12) – both day and evening offerings

Learning Center

  • provides assistance to adult learners with a wide variety of program and academic needs from Levels 1 / 2 to Level 4, GED, and others.
  • Access to the Rosetta Stone computer program for English instruction

GED preparation courses – both evening and day programs available

ESL classes (speaking and listening)

Creative Writing classes

Use of volunteer tutors to support literacy students from the community

Call 765-1665 for further information.

2. John M. Cuelenaere Public Library

125 12 Street East
Ph: 763-8496
Fax: 763-3816
www.jmcpl.ca
email: library@jmcpl.ca

Hours:
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday
9 a.m. to 5:30 Friday and Saturday
1p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday (closed July and August)

Services:

  • Public internet, word processing
  • Photocopying, microfilm reader/printer, large study area, meeting rooms and auditorium

Programs:

  • Story times for children ages newborn to age8
  • Free Saturday and Sunday matinees (Oct. to May); children's movies during school breaks
  • Author readings, exhibitions in the Grace Campbell Gallery
  • Many other special programs for all ages

3. Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan

Prema Arsiradam - Director-PA Branch
e-mail: premaa@sasktel.net
Ph: 922-1071

Services:

  • Adult Upgrading
  • GED preparation
  • Assistive and instructional technology
  • Support/coaching for attaining Grade 12 level competency
  • Clinical Reading and Spelling for all ages

4. Prince Albert Literacy Network

Brenda Lee - Family Literacy Coordinato
pafamilylit@sasktel.net
Ph: 922-6736
Fax: 953-8381
54 11th Street East (Red Cross building)

Family Literacy Programs-organizing, training and support for:
Come Read With Me
PRINTS (Parents Role INteracting with Teacher Support)
Aboriginal PRINTS

Rhymes, Songs and Storytelling
Storysacks
Literacy and Parenting Skills (LAPS)
Alphabet Soup
Family Learning Olympics
Introduction to Family Literacy
Families Together

Services:

  • Promotion of plain language materials
  • Monthly meetings and activities
  • Opportunities to volunteer
  • Storysack and Resource Lending Library:
    • Mondays 12:00-4:00 p.m.
    • No cost!
    • One week lending period

5. Youth Literacy Program

Won-Ska Cultural School
2005-4th Ave. E
Ph: 763 3552
Fax: 763 0156
pegrubin@hotmail.com

Hours:
9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. Monday-Friday

Services:

  • youth ages 15-21
  • certified classes through Carlton High School
  • includes literacy, employment and life skills
  • workshops and presentations
  • cultural and community involvement
  • access to outreach and justice workers

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