Use of this Guide

Permission is given for literacy agencies to reproduce any sections of this Guide for use within their agency, as long as acknowledgement is given to Community Literacy of Ontario (CLO). Additional copies may be obtained from CLO, for a fee.

Important Notices

Since there is no one typical literacy agency, there is not one set of policies and procedures to fit all. Suggestions contained within this document are offered as a guide and are not intended to be prescriptive. You are invited to use or adapt only what is applicable to the needs of your organization. Community Literacy of Ontario accepts no liability for the use of these policies. It is the responsibility of each agency to seek out appropriate professional and/or legal counsel for matters specific to their organization.

All sources have been cited, where known. If you know of a source which has not been credited, please contact Community Literacy of Ontario.

© Community Literacy of Ontario Inc., ISBN 0-9684698-0-9
Printed in Canada, First printing 1999

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Acknowledgements

Project Research and Writing: Fiona Huebner
Project Manager: Joanne Kaattari
Project Funding: Ministry of Education and Training (Literacy and Basic Skills Section) and the National Literacy Secretariat
Reference Group: Audrey Anderson, Carynne Arnold, Lindsay Kennedy, Judy Morrison, Marianne Paul, Doug Rankin, Alison Rowe, Jane Tuer.
Design and Layout: Steve Knowles, The Right Type
Copy Editing Assistance: Peggy Bridgland
Circulation and Administrative Support: Jette Cosburn