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Parents as Literacy Supporters(PALS) Program

PALS helps family members and caregivers support their preschool- or kindergarten-aged children’s early literacy development. PALS sessions focuses on learning through play, and includes time for parents and caregivers to talk with a facilitator.

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Literacy is like Velcro

ReadNowBC

Literacy is the foundation of lifelong learning. Higher levels of literacy contribute to better social and economic outcomes for individuals and society. Recognizing this, in January 2007 Government launched ReadNow BC, the provincial literacy action plan, to raise awareness and enable coordination of literacy programs and services in communities. Five years later, the profile of literacy in BC has increased significantly. For many British Columbians, it is now the key to lifelong learning. Please see ReadNow BC's Final Report (PDF, 2.74MB)for a summary of the provincial literacy action plan.


Contact Information

For more information, visit Libraries and Literacy, Ministry of Education: 250-356-1791.

To find out how you can get involved in literacy at a local level, contact Decoda Literacy Solutions: 604-681-4199.

To find a literacy program in your area: BC Literacy Directory

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