Appendix B – Acronyms

List of acronyms used in the Orientation Guide.

ACAATO – Association of Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology of Ontario
ACE – Academic and Career Entrance (Program)
CESBA – Ontario Association of Continuing Education School Board Administrators
CLO – Community Literacy of Ontario
CQS – Core Quality Standards
CSC – College Sector Committee for Adult Upgrading
EI – Employment Insurance
HRDC – Human Resources Development Canada
IALS – International Adult Literacy Survey
IMS – Information Management System
LBS – Literacy and Basic Skills
LLO – Laubach Literacy of Ontario
LSP – Literacy Services Plan
MTCU – Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
NLS – National Literacy Secretariat
OBS – Ontario Basic Skills
OLC – Ontario Literacy Coalition
ODSP – Ontario Disability Special Pension
OW – Ontario Works
PLAR – Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition
RALS – Recognition of Adult Learning Strategy
T&DCC – Training and Development Co-ordinating Committee
TOWES – Test of Workplace Essential Skills
WESR – Workforce Essential Skills Research
WSIB – Worker Safety Insurance Board