Trails to Literacy Around the Province is an expansion of our original project. Through further NLS funding (to August 2002), the original project was promoted to other literacy agencies and organizations across the province. Continuation from the original project into the second phase ensured that the momentum was not lost and the marketing aspect was improved with increased acceptance of literacy and wider public awareness. Through the Internet, workshops, coaching (on and off- line) and networking, NLS funding was used to:

  1. Share the experience and knowledge gained of what is most effective in the development of such a project.
  2. Develop a manual, useful to a variety of agencies.
  3. Provide a series of examples that show how initiatives within various communities can be fostered to establish productive working possibilities between LBS programs and the public.
  4. Provide a website and database of 'Trails to Literacy' projects and activities
  5. Seek province-wide sponsorship and partners.
  6. Establish a provincial steering committee.
  7. Reinforce the relationship with various trail groups, etc, to a provincial level to build upon the partnerships, research and development, started by NFLP and other agencies.
  8. Build on the partnerships with Ontario Works throughout the province to increase referrals of learners and boost opportunities through various communities.