Facilitator training for the program is two days long and includes resource materials and certificate of participation on completion. Training includes: research to substantiate the goals, children’s books, session planning administration and evaluation. Participants must complete “Introduction to Family Literacy” to be eligible for “Come Read With Me” training.

SLN has worked with the Saskatchewan Community Schools Association to develop and provide family literacy training to community school personnel (staff, parents and community members).

References

• Key informant interviews. Marilyn Stearns, Family Literacy Coordinator, Saskatchewan Literacy Network. May – August 2007, February 2008.
• Key informant interview. Donna Woloshyn, Program Manager, Saskatchewan Literacy Commission. May 2007.
• The Family Literacy Initiative Program Funding Guidelines. Saskatchewan Literacy Commission, 2007.