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CNP Literacy Programs - Fall 2010The many literacy programs in the Crowsnest Pass are offered primarily by the Adult Literacy Program, and the Literacy Foundation. The literacy programs 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 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. Tutor Training is required.
Crowsnest Pass Literacy
Foundation 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.
Books For Babies
Program In the Books For Babies Program, all newborns in the Crowsnest Pass get 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 at the 4-month baby visit at the Health Unit. Become a Literacy Volunteer!!! Help a child or adult
learn to read better! Tutors work weekly with students and receive
support and tutoring resources from the Literacy Program.
Basic Tutor Training
Tutor Training workshops prepare volunteers to help adults and children
to improve their reading skills. Tutors learn how to use learning styles
strategies to improve students’ reading and will learn to use a variety
of reading strategies, books and games to plan great tutoring sessions.
Volunteers who complete the training will be matched with their choice
of an adult literacy student, an adult English Language Learner or a
school-aged student in grades 1-6.
Literacy is the Building Block of Learning
Can you imagine not being able to read a bedtime story to your child,
understand a prescription, fill out a job application or make sense of a
map or safety manual?
THE ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM AND
LITERACY FOUNDATION
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