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 Early Literacy
 

The Ontario Early Years
Early Literacy Specialist

The Early Literacy Specialist works with Early Years Practitioners and community organizations to promote literacy opportunities among children 0 - 6 years of age.

The Early Literacy Specialist:

  • maintains an Early Literacy Resource Collection for parents, caregivers, and teachers;
  • helps bridge programs and assists with strengthening partnerships and networks;
  • helps identify gaps in service;
  • initiates community forums to draw upon the expertise of all sectors; and
  • consults to kindergartens, playgroups, Early Literacy Groups, parents, and child care programs.

RESOURCES

Documents

 

 

2011 Fall/Winter Literacy KitPDF
February 2011 Early Literacy CalendarPDF
Spring 2010 Literacy Kit

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PDF
Fall 2009 Literacy Kit

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PDF

 

Summer 2009 Literacy Kit

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PDF
Literacy at Home Checklist

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PDF

What is Literacy?

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Literacy Links
(links below)

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PDF

LINKS

Action for Family Literacy

Ontario Literacy Coalition

Centre for Expertise in Family Literacy

Family Literacy Focus

Ottawa Community Coalition for Literacy

ABC Canada

Centre for Family Literacy

Frontier College

Early Learning Canada

National Adult Literacy Database

Canadian Language and Literacy Network

 The Early Literacy initiative is a service of the Ontario Early Years Centre - Leeds and Grenville, a program of Community and Social Services Division, United Counties of Leeds & Grenville.