Literacy BC provides training and professional development for the literacy community in British Columbia. We have a number of resources to help the literacy community learn and grow.

The Provincial Literacy Resource Centre Library

Literacy BC's library has one of the largest collections of literacy resources in western Canada. Anyone in BC can borrow books by mail, for free, from our library. We offer services for adult literacy teachers, tutors and learners in BC.

You can:

• Borrow books and DVDs
• Find recommended resource lists
• Read resource reviews
• Stay up to date on new resources
• Get help finding resources: email us at library@literacy.bc.ca

Learn more about the Literacy BC Library here.

Research and Publications

Literacy BC conducts original research into literacy issues, and produces reports and guidebooks to help literacy practitioners in their work. Our guidebooks include:

• Learning Together: A guide to community-based adult ESL and literacy in British Columbia
• Helping Communities Bloom: Your accessible guide to family literacy
• Learning Without Borders: An orientation guide to community-based adult literacy in BC
• It's Own Reward: A guide to community-based adult literacy volunteer tutor programs

Find the complete list of Literacy BC's research and publications here.

Information and Assistance

Literacy BC is here to help literacy practitioners in BC. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-888-732-3234, or email info@literacy.bc.ca

The Whole Life Approach to Learning Disabilities in Adult Literacy Settings Project

The Whole Life Approach to Learning Disabilities in Adult Literacy Settings Project is based at Literacy BC. It is a two-year professional development project that examines ways to address learning disabilities in adult learning settings.

A “whole-life approach” to learning disabilities recognizes that learning is social, cultural, emotional and also deeply personal. Successful strategies for people with learning difficulties attend to the “whole person” and diverse learning styles. In fact, successful learning strategies for people with learning difficulties can work for everyone.

The Whole Life Project website contains many resources on learning disabilities, and offers interactive forums where you can share your knowledge and experience.

Visit: www.ldandwholelifelearning.ca.

ELMO: Exceptional Literacy Materials Online

ELMO Reviews is an interactive website featuring reviews of literacy resources by and for literacy practitioners and learners. ELMO Reviews is an excellent way to find new teaching resources, or share your favourite tools with your colleagues.

Visit: www.elmoreviews.ca

Youth Literacy Canada

Youth Literacy Canada (www.youthliteracy.ca) presents the results of a successful intervention with a group of high-risk students. Although the study focused on youth aged 16 to 18, the problem of low-literacy levels and at-risk behaviours among young adults extends well beyond their adolescent years. The strategies developed in this project are relevant to adult education providers and social service agencies working with young adults who have limited literacy skills and continue to be at-risk. This website provides extensive resources and tools for working with young adults.

Visit: www.youthliteracy.ca