Literacy Quebec
Literacy Quebec is a network that connects and represents community-based literacy organizations to empower people, impact lives and build a stronger society.
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Mission
In pursuit of our mission, Literacy Quebec engages in a wide range of activities:
- Providing professional development opportunities for literacy practitioners
- Advocating for literacy
- Working in partnership with government agencies
- Networking with literacy-related groups
- Raising awareness of the importance of literacy in Quebec
Historique:
In 2011, Literacy Quebec (LQ) celebrated 30 years as a provincial organization of community, volunteer-based literacy groups, with member organizations across Quebec.
In 1980, adult education coordinators at each regional school board initiated the establishment of a volunteer literacy council in each region. Recruiting, training and volunteer support was initially based on the 'Each One Teach One' principles established by Dr. Frank Laubach. Since 1999, LQ has been accredited with MELS, and receives funding to realize our mission. This has allowed LQ to hire the staff necessary to carry out the objectives determined by our volunteer Board of Directors.
Today, member organizations embrace a variety of philosophies and approaches to teaching literacy and essential skills, reflecting the unique opportunities and challenges in their local communities.
Part of the 30th anniversary celebrations included the publication of a newspaper, highlighting important milestones in LQ's history. Have look at our history timeline and the 30th anniversary newspaper, and see how the LQ landscape has changed over the years.
Principales réalisations/événements marquants
1982 Laubach Literacy Canada – Quebec (LVQ) is formally incorporated, with Louise Caron Orr as the first president.
1986 The first literacy conference for LVQ’s students and tutors is held at Domaine St. Laurent
1995 Councils across Quebec begin receiving regular core funding from Quebec’s education ministry
2003 LVQ defines itself as the voice for community anglophone literacy groups in the province as it
participates in the education ministry meetings, and talks directly with its francophone counterparts
2007 The Freda Hudson Volunteer Recognition Award is created
2010 LVQ celebrates 30 years as a provincial organization of community, volunteer-based literacy groups! It proudly
represent 14 members
Membres, instances ou structures et représentations
Chateauguay Valley Literacy Council
Literacy in Action
Yamaska Literacy Council
Gaspésie Literacy Council
Laurentian Literacy Council
The Learning Exchange
RECLAIM
Literacy Unlimited
Western Quebec Literacy Council
Quebec City Reading Council
South Shore Reading Council
Deaf Anglo Literacy Centre
Frontier College
Principales sources de financement
Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur
Voir aussi
site web de Literacy Quebec : http://www.literacyquebec.org/
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