The Regional Networks

Sixteen regional networks support delivery in their geographic regions. There may be several communities in each region. Within each community there may be more than one agency delivering the LBS Program. It is the role of the regional network to facilitate literacy community planning (also referred to as literacy services planning). This process brings together representatives from sectors and streams and other community services to develop a Literacy Services Plan (LSP) for the community. This helps facilitate effective delivery, avoid duplication and ensure that the widest range of learners’ needs are met.

Regional networks may also provide training, based on need and interest, to their member programs. With online delivery, networks are able to make their training more widely available. Literacy Link South Central, for example, is currently delivering 5 online workshops in learning disabilities. One participant from each program across the province is eligible to participate in the training.

clipart graphic - a woman and a manTASK: See Unit # 8 to find your regional network contact person. Find out about your regional network, e.g., what training opportunities are available and what resources they may have for borrowing.


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AlphaPlus: Your Literacy Service Organization

AlphaPlus is a large organization that helps users (tutors, instructors, trainers, volunteers, and researchers) find relevant resources and information on a variety of topics. Trained staff are available to answer general literacy-related questions, to recommend materials and to provide referrals to other literacy resources. Once you become a member, you are eligible to borrow books, audio tapes, videotapes and software online. You are also able to purchase a number of publications.