Best Practices: A Comparison of Canadian Documents (cont.)

Best Practice and Indicators BC Tutor
Evaluation Kit		 BC ABE
Program
Quality
Framework		 Ontario Quality
Standards		 Saskatchewan
Best Program
Practices		 NWT Quality
Standards
(Draft
Document)
Respect and Support for Learners          
Recognizes learner needs go beyond literacy and numeracy   checked checked    
Assists learners to access available sources of support checked checked checked checked checked
Respects learners’ privacy and confidentiality     checked   checked
Provides a supportive learning environment for learners     checked   checked
Involves learners in decision-making         checked
Learners manage learning environment         checked
Informs learners of why and how information is collected         checked
Follows up regularly with learners checked checked     checked
Provides opportunities for learner networking checked       checked
Publishes learner writing checked        
Identifies learners’ needs & arranges for appropriate assistance   checked   checked checked
Provides intake orientation   checked      
Provides ongoing support for learners   checked     checked
Communicates information on learner progress     checked   checked
Learning materials reflect learners’ cultures, needs and interests         checked
Recognizes prior learning         checked
Uses a variety of delivery models and learning materials   checked     checked