(5) Level Descriptions Manual. (2000) Ontario Literacy Coalition.

This manual presents the learning outcomes in a more integrated way. The level descriptions articulate to the 5 LBS levels as they are appear in the Validation Draft, but provide a more holistic alternative for programming and for measuring learning. The language used is also different, e.g., summary statements, features and performance indicators.

The program will likely have a copy. If not, call AlphaPlus at 1-800-788-1120.

(6) Internal Documents : Try to get the course outlines (for the courses you will be teaching) and the policies and procedures handbook (both the LBS program’s and the college’s).

Websites

Following are some of the key websites referred to in the Guide:

(1) the College Sector Committee website where projects, reports, resources and publications can be read/downloaded, and links to Ontario colleges, networks and other literacy organizations can be found : http://www.collegeupgradingon.ca

(2) the Literacy and Basic Skills website where the LBS Guidelines and other important documents are posted. www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/literacy/main.html

(3) the Info-LBS page which is part of the AlphaPlus website. To access it, you must become a member of AlphaPlus by calling 1-800-778-1120 or logging on at: http://alphaplus.caThe Info-LBS page posts calls for project proposals and important Ministry directives.

(4) the Ontario Literacy Coalition website which posts literacy fact sheets and reports you can view in PDF. It also provides ordering information on a number of literacy publications it produces: http://www.on.literacy.ca/

Other valuable websites are listed in New to Adult Literacy in Ontario: What Literacy Staff Need to Know(2001)