Community organizations explain family literacy in different words. We found that all definitions include parents and children working together and highlight reading aloud.
Literacy BC most clearly captures this thinking. Footnote 1
Family literacy is an innovative educational approach based on a powerful premise: parents are their children's first and most important teachers.
Family literacy is a shared responsibility that builds on existing community resources and combines the strengths of many partners and builds knowledge within the community.
Family literacy is culturally responsive and as diverse as the communities in which it is developed.
Return to note 1 Literacy BC Framework of Statements and Standards of Best Practices in Family Literacy, p.6. http://www.nald.ca/FULLTEXT/framwork/framwork.pdf. Retrieved: November 21, 2005.