The Ontario Literacy Coalition: Your Umbrella OrganizationThere are different umbrella organizations that provide support and development to the field. The OLC is your umbrella group and it is much larger than the others. The OLC works to ensure that people who have literacy challenges live full lives – at home, at work and in their communities, that they have access to high quality supports and opportunities and that they can find and use the information they need. The OLC shares information, promotes co-operation and provides opportunities for the continued development and improvement of literacy delivery in Ontario. The OLC undertakes field development projects and produces research reports and other products useful to the literacy field. Although the OLC primarily serves the Anglophone stream, it often brings together many different people and groups to help it do its work. This is done through the Board of Directors, the Advisory Ro undtable that includes regional and sectoral literacy networks and two learners, and the Adult Learners Network of Ontario, made up of eight learners from across Ontario. The OLC participates in public events to promote literacy, and creates and distributes literacy publications including its newsletter, Literacy on the Move. With the support of its members, the OLC is a strong voice for all people who have literacy challenges in Ontario. The OLC organizes a large provincial conference bi-annually. This conference is an excellent opportunity for college practitioners to meet practitioners from other sectors and participate in interesting and topical workshops. Ontario Literacy Coalition (OLC) |
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