HOP – Family Resource
Hop is designed for early learning practitioners, caregivers and families as they interact with children who are 3 to 5 years old. Part of the LEAP BC™ family of resources, …
Implementing a Bilingual Family Literacy Program with Immigrant and Refugee Families
This research paper describes the design, implementation and impact of the PALS family literacy program with immigrant and refugee families. PALS stands for Parents As Literacy Supporters. This paper examines …
Literacy Now and District Literacy Initiatives: Connecting Loosely Coupled Formal and Informal Services
This review of the community literacy planning process found that “…the community literacy process has been very effective in supporting participants to increase collaboration, enhance coordination, form partnerships and work …
Digital Storytelling Workshop
Briefly describes the rationale behind the digital storytelling workshop organized by Helen Dempster and Nevin Massing at Douglas College. Includes the benefits to students in creating digital stories. Created and …
Learning Together: A Guide to Community-based Adult ESL & Literacy in British Columbia
This guidebook is designed to support the practitioners and tutors who work with ESL learners in community programs. It provides a synthesis of information relevant to the ESL and literacy …
Its Own Reward: A Guide to Community-based Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor Programs
This resource guide supports individuals and groups involved in community-based adult literacy tutor programs. It contains information about volunteer tutor programs, including tutor training and volunteer management. It is by …
Learning Without Borders: an Introduction to Community-based Adult Literacy in British Columbia
Learning Without Borders is an introduction to the complexities of the adult literacy field in BC. It surveys its history, explains some of the challenges, provides a glimpse of the …
Food Flair™ Early Learning Practitioners Resource
The Food Flair™ Early Learning Practitioners Resource was created by nutritionists and has been adapted for use by early learning practitioners and caregivers. It contains information about nutrition, healthy eating …
Helping Communities Bloom: A Family Literacy Resource Guide for British Columbia
This resource guide is an introduction to family literacy in BC. It reflects the philosophies, principles and realities of family literacy programs in the province. It also provides useful guidelines …
Community Literacy Planning Guide
The Literacy Now Communities program involves community members developing a plan that addresses local literacy needs. This guide explains the program and presents a process for developing and implementing a …