CNP Literacy Programs -  Spring 2012

The Crowsnest Pass Adult Literacy Program and the Crowsnest Pass Literacy Foundation collaborate with other agencies in the community to provide a seamless approach to literacy for community members of all ages.

Crowsnest Pass Adult Literacy Program
Program Coordinator - Cheryl Cann - 403-562-2853

1) One on One Tutor Program -  This is a program for adults in the community who wish to improve their reading, writing and communication skills. Tutoring is provided for basic literacy learners, or English Language Learners. Learners receive weekly tutoring with a trained volunteer tutor. Tutoring is provided in a confidential setting and at no charge to the learner. Volunteer tutors must attend the Basic Tutor Training workshop.

2) Seniors Reading Programs - Volunteers read weekly with a senior at York Creek Lodge. Tutor training is not required to volunteer in this program.

Crowsnest Pass Literacy Foundation
Literacy Coordinator - Cheryl Cann  403-563-5022
Home Visit Facilitator - Kalila Sheldan-Pitt 403-563-5022

1) Parents in Partnership Program - Tutor Program- The trained tutors in this program are adults or grades 7+ students who wish to help a school aged student to enjoy reading. Pairs work each week during the school day at Horace Allen or Isabelle Sellon School.

2) Home Visit Program – A trained literacy staff person has weekly home visits with families of school aged children to help build children’s reading skills.

3) Homespun Family Reading Program - Parents learn how to make reading an important part of their family life during the Homespun sessions. Books, crafts, activities and reading games are used to make reading at home fun.

4) Tickles and Tunes (with Brighter Futures) and Come Rhyme with Me (with Parent Link Centre) are fun programs for parents and their pre-school children that support literacy development among children through stories, songs, finger-plays and other literacy activities.

Books For Babies Program
Program Coordinator - Cheryl Cann  403-563-5022 or 403-562-2853

In the Books for Babies Program, all newborns in the Crowsnest Pass are provided with a book bag with children’s books and ideas for parents about reading with their children. The CNP Adult Literacy Program, the CNP Literacy Foundation, the Chinook Regional Library and the Chinook Health Unit work together in this project. Bags are handed out during baby visits at the Health Unit.
Can you imagine not being able to read a bedtime story to your child, read the dosage on a prescription, fill out a job application or make sense of a map or safety manual? Literacy volunteers help those who struggle with basic literacy skills, including those who are English Language Learners.

Come Rhyme with Me is an early literacy program for parents and their pre-school children. It is done in partnership with the Crowsnest Pass Parent Link Centre at their facility within Horace Allen School. In this fun and active program, parents and their children will enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, a story and snack. Drop in- no charge.

Thursdays, April 19- May 24, 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Location: Parent Link Centre, Horace Allen School. Facilitated by Jaime Reeve.