Governance

Princeton Leaders for Literacy Task Group

The role of the task group is to guide the program and development of the Community Literacy Plan; closely adhereing to the Guiding Principles of Literacy Now. The task Group works in correlation with the Coordinator; collaborating ideas, providing support, claarifying direction and summarizing information. The group consists of parents, professionals and concerned citizens. Task Groups Meeting Dates: Every third Tuesday afternoon If you wish to be a part of this group, or would like more inofrmation on this exciting endeavour, please contact the Project Coordinator.

Broad Definition of Literacy

The concept of literacy has evolved from a narrow definition to a broader view as the world has become more complex. Where once literacy was thought of as encompassing only reading and writing, we now accept that there are many literacy's; literacy is an essential cultural, social, and academic practise that not only involves reading and writing, but also includes a variety of abilities such as viewing and representing. Literacy's enable us to communicate, represent and evaluate knowledge in multiple ways. The more literacy's we learn, the greater our understanding of the world. Lieracy learning develops on a continuum - it is a lifelong and life-wide experience.

Literacy Now - Initiative Overview

LiteracyNow is a community-based planning process designed to address local literacy needs. LiteracyNow will become a catalyst to stimulate new programs, networking, and awareness for multiple forms of literacy development throughout the province.

Guiding Principles of Literacy Now

COLLABORATION - Building networks, partnerships, and mentoring relationship will be essential.

INNOVATION - New ways of viewing existing programs, new partnerships, and new ideas for programs will be valued.

RESPECT - People will be treated with respect and will be encouraged to freely share their ideas. Diversity will be welcomed and valued.

CAPACITY BUILDING - Initiatives will promote and sustain the lifelong learning of all participants. People should feel empowered to act. There is a need to focus on improving the life chances of children and adults.

UNIVERSAL ACCESS - All community members will have access to the planning process and the programs. The hopes and dreams of all will be respected and there will be a place for everyone.

STRENGTH BUILDING - Respecting, building on, and enhancing past and current initiatives will be common practice.

SUSTAINABILITY - Initiative will be sustained in order to lead to greater success for all members of the community.

JOY - People will be involved in friendly and enthusiastic ways, celbrating successes from time to time.

Mission Statement

Dedicated to building a committed community network that will inspire residents to work together and mobilize for change.

Vision

Building bridges ~ creating a strong foundation between literacy and life.