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Continued from previous page.... St. James Elementary School Monies were awarded to St. James Elementary School to assist in providing adequate stimulation in language and literacy to pre- schoolchildren.The goal is to deal with inadequacies before they can affect a child's performance and broaden experiences so they can better understand and make sense of the world. Amount Awarded: $5,200.00 Humber Literacy Council Funds were provided to help the Humber Literacy Development Council in the continuation of the "Books for Babies Program".The objectives of this program are: to provide a free early intervention program for parents/care-givers; to focus on increasing the benefits of reading; and to provide information on literacy services for adults. Amount Awarded: $15,000.00 St. James Integrated School The goal of this project is to increase the availability of resources that are available to preschool, primary and elementary special needs children. The WiggleWorks literature and software provides individualized instruction based on the needs of the student and helps develop skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Amount Awarded: $3,811.50 Kilbride to Ferryland Family Resource
Centre Funds were awarded to assist the Kilbride to Ferryland Family Resource Centre in implementing "The Associate Parent Child Mother Goose Program". The goal of this program is to create new and positive family patterns during children's crucial early years as well as to boost pre-literacy and school readiness skills. Amount Awarded: $2,000.00 St. Joseph's Early Literacy Network
Funds were provided to assist with the establishment of an early intervention program. This program provides an opportunity for parents of preschool children to become aware of the critical role they play in nourishing strong foundations for literacy development in their children. It also extends the PRINTS(Parents Roles Interacting With Teacher Support) program in that parents who have participated in previous training will act as mentors for new parents taking part. Amount Awarded: $12,000.00 Newfoundland and Labrador Library
Association Funds were provided to assist the Newfoundland and Labrador Library Association in setting up Library Week 2001. This project involves creating a different theme every year and developing activity packages to be mailed out to each library in the Province. This is aimed at the general population with particular emphasis on school children with the hope that they will become lifelong library users. Amount Awarded: $1,000.00 Laubach
Literacy of Canada Funds were provided to support Laubach Literacy of Canada's proposal for "Community Literacy Solutions". These monies will be used to continue to support and strengthen the leadership of volunteer Laubach Literacy Councils established throughout the Province. A field services officer will be available to assist with the provision of resources, training opportunities, and specific program needs. Amount Awarded: $40,000.00 MacMorran Community Centre Funds were awarded to assist the MacMorran Community Centre to implement the project "Strategies for Learning Success". The goal of this project is to provide tutors with the support that will continue to enable them to become effective literacy providers. The challenge is to provide an avenue by which parents and community can become involved. Amount Awarded: $9,600.00 |
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Reminder....the deadline for submission of applications to the Literacy Development Council for literacy projects in Newfoundland and Labrador is February 18, 2000. Information on procedures may be obtained by calling (709) 738-7323 or 1-800-563-1111 |
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