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Adult
Literacy Tutoring
QCRC offers free
and confidential one-on-one tutoring to community members aged 16 years
and older. Each learner is
paired with a qualified and dedicated tutor that develops a learning
plan based on individual needs and requirements.
On
average, a learner meets with his or her tutor for one hour every week.
The tutoring schedule can be set or flexible depending on the
arrangements made between the learner and the tutor. All tutoring sessions take place at the Eastern Quebec
Learning Centre (EQLC), one of our partner organizations. The EQLC is located at 3005 William Stuart in Sainte-Foy.
In addition
to traditional reading and writing tutoring, we can offer learners
literacy training with a computer, if desired.
Learners who feel comfortable with computers or who have an
interest in gaining more computer skills can request special computer
literacy training.
Finally, QCRC occasionally offers workshops to learners on special topics of
interest throughout the year.
Anyone
interested in becoming a tutor or learner within the Adult Literacy
Tutoring Program should contact Cathy or Susanne at (418) 681-1258 or e-mail
us at info@qcrc.org
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Support
for 16+-year-old students
Are you falling behind in school?
Have you already
dropped out of school?
If you were
or are currently a struggling high school or CEGEP student 16 years of
age or older, we can help you.
QCRC offers a
literacy support and tutoring program to students who are struggling in
school due to literacy related problems.
Literacy difficulties are not uncommon.
In fact, one in every four Canadians battles with literacy
problems every day.
If
you have already dropped out, we can help you prepare to reintegrate
into the formal school system when you feel you are ready to return.
In addition, we can assist you with preparing to write high
school equivalency tests to receive your diploma.
For
more information on this program, call Cathy or Susanne at (418) 681-1258 or e-mail
us at info@qcrc.org
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Family
Literacy
QCRC offers a
comprehensive family literacy program that is free and confidential.
As part of this program, we offer workshops for parents
throughout the school year in local elementary schools and at the QCRC
office. Workshop topics
include: workshops for parents of young children, preparing your child
for school (pre-K and Kindergarten level), homework tips and building
healthy self-esteem (ages 6-12), and learning styles and multiple
intelligences (ages 6-16).
2007-2008
Family Literacy Workshop Schedule:
Monday, October 29th :
Reading- Introducing your child to reading
Tuesday, November 20th:
Home work and Self-esteem
Family Literacy Day
Celebrations. Saturday January 26th at St. Brigid's.
Registration is essential. Please contact Cathy or Susanne at the office
(418) 681-1258 to register your family.
In
addition to workshops, we also offer free consultations with our Family
Literacy Coordinators to help answer your specific questions and
concerns about your child’s literacy development.
Finally,
we celebrate National Family
Literacy Day every year on January 27.
On this day, QCRC normally organizes a special event for the
whole family around a special theme.
Our theme for 2004 was Harry Potter.
For
more information on this program, or to register for a workshop, call
Cathy or Susanne at (418) 681-1258 or e-mail
info@qcrc.org
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Lending
Library
The Lending Library
is a special QCRC program organized in partnership with the Holland
Centre.
During
the Holland Centre’s Take-a-Break Drop-In for Parents Program, QCRC
provides a Lending Library cart to parents in attendance.
Parents can borrow a book or video from the cart free of charge
and return it or exchange it at the following Drop-In session.
This program is a great place for parents with
children under five to get together while their children are being cared
for by qualified volunteers two mornings a month from November to June.
Parents can relax, exchange parenting tips, make new friends, get
support, hear guest speakers and much more.
The Take-a-Break Drop-In is held from 9:30 –
10:30 a.m. at the Holland Centre at 1270 chemin Sainte-Foy (Pavillon
Jeffery Hale). For more
information on this program, call Marilyn
Baxter at the Holland Centre, (418) 683-9274.
Lending library
begins a new session on Friday, November 2nd 2007
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time is a fun activity just for 3 and 4
year olds. Toddlers will
sing songs, hear stories and make crafts.
This program is a collaboration of Holland Centre, Quebec City
Reading Council and Saint Brigid's Home.
Toddler Time takes place at Saint Brigid's Home,
1645, ch. St-Louis, Sillery. Free parking, bus routes #11 and #25.
It is a monthly event, usually on a Friday between 9:30 to 11:30
a.m. The cost is $1.00 per
child for materials. Each
month there is a special theme.
Parents must reserve a place, as there is a
maximum of 10 toddlers for each session!
Please call Marilyn Baxter at the Holland Centre, (418) 683-9274.
Toddler time
begins a new session on Friday, November 9th 2007
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CBC
Story Time
The CBC regularly
welcomes QCRC volunteer, Patti Moore, to their studio to share a
children’s story on-air with listeners.
CBC
Radio in Quebec City can be found at 104.7 FM.
Listen
in for Story Time every other week on Wednesdays around 5:40 p.m.
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Tutor
Training
All of our tutors
who wish to offer adults one-to-one assistance with
reading, writing and math are offered a basic 12-hour tutor
training.
Other
upgrading workshops are offered periodically as well.
QCRC encourages and requires volunteers to attend these
professional development workshops throughout the year.
Workshop themes include tutoring tips, the latest in literacy
research and skill development, learning styles, as well as several
other topics.
Each
literacy tutor is provided with a comprehensive Tutor Toolkit, comprised
of helpful resources to assist them during his or her tutoring
experience. The Toolkit includes sample lesson plans, activity sheets,
evaluation techniques, and helpful hints on specific problem areas
related to reading, writing, and math.
In
addition, experienced tutors are encouraged to act as mentors.
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Senior’s
Reading Hour
This program was
introduced in 2004 and is offered in partnership with Saint Brigid’s
home.
On a
monthly basis, a QCRC volunteer visits residents at Saint Brigid’s
Home and reads a story, or set of short stories, to a group of seniors.
Saint Brigid’s Home is located at 1645 chemin Saint-Louis in
Quebec.
We believe that
this program encourages the maintenance of literacy skills for all ages,
as well as shares the joy of reading to those who are no longer able to
read for themselves.
For
more information on this program, call Cathy at (418) 681-1258 or e-mail
info@qcrc.org
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Public
Awareness and Sensitization
At QCRC, we are
committed to enhancing public awareness on the reality of illiteracy
both regionally and nationally. Currently,
one in four Canadians struggle with reading, writing, and math skills on
a daily basis.
QCRC
attempts to raise public awareness through sharing information of
upcoming events through regular announcements in the media.
In addition, we contribute articles to local newspapers and
conduct interviews periodically on the radio and TV.
We regularly promote and celebrate events such as National Family
Literacy Day (January 27) and International Literacy Day (September 8).
Finally,
QCRC is often represented at various community events throughout the
year.
For more
information on QCRC or literacy statistics, please check out our
Publicity Package or the Facts on Literacy link
in our Links Section.
If you would
like to help with the public awareness and sensitization program, call
Cathy at (418) 681-1258 or e-mail
info@qcrc.org
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Special
Projects
QCRC regularly
conducts special projects in collaboration with partners such as the
Central Quebec School Board (CQSB) and the Eastern Quebec Learning
Centre (EQLC).
Previous
projects include the Outreach Program for Parents (2004) and the
Community Awareness Campaign (2003).
Reports
are filed both in our office and at the Centre for Literacy in Montreal.
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Numeracy
In addition to
reading and writing support, QCRC also offers one-on-one tutoring to
assist individuals with basic math skills.
This
program is very new to QCRC and we are currently in the process of
building this component of our services.
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