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Our Work
Together we can improve essential literacy levels in BC.
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Literacy Outreach Coordination
One hundred Literacy Outreach Coordinators work in over 400 BC communities to support community-based literacy and learning for people of all ages.
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Displaced Workers
The Displaced Workers project studies the Literacy and Essential Skills (LES) training gaps and needs of Canadian workers displaced from their jobs.
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PALS, IPALS & ABPALS
PALS, IPALS and ABPALS programs provide strategies for families to support their preschool and kindergarten-aged children’s learning
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Fostering Literacy
Fostering Literacy is a program that serves children (prioritizing those in foster care) who struggle with reading.
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CALP Support
We support BC's Community Adult Literacy Programs (CALP) with training, resources and mentorship.
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Westcoast Reader
The Westcoast Reader is a newspaper and online resource for learners of all ages.
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Business Services
Our business services can help make it easier for people to understand your message.