OCCL Literacy Outreach Package


TABLE OF CONTENTS


 

Part 1 - Making Contact with Social Agenies

 

Making Contact with Social Agencies
The First Contact
Meeting with Agency Staff
Literacy Awareness Presentation
Literacy Information for Social Agency Staff

 
 

Part 2 - Literacy Awareness Presentation

 

Literacy Awareness Presentation
Icebreaker – Reading Comprehension
Introduction – The Facts
What is Literacy?
Reading for Meaning
Reasons an adult may have problems with literacy
Possible clues that a client has literacy needs
Should your client go to a Literacy and Basic Skills Program or an English as a Second Language Program?
What is the Ottawa-Carleton Coalition (OCCL) for Literacy?

 
 

Part 3 - Literacy Information for Social Agency Staff

 

Introduction to Literacy Awareness
An Accessible Environment
Recognizing Literacy Needs
Clear Writing, Layout and Design
Using the Public Library

   
 
 

OCCL gratefully acknowledges the National Literacy Secretariat, Human Resources Development Canada and the Workplace Preparation Branch, Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities who provided funding for this project. October 2002


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