Frontier College hosts literacy conference for community organizers
Media invited to Reading Circle conference
TORONTO, Ontario – Wednesday, November 28, 2007 – The media are invited to attend the 15th annual Frontier College Reading Circle conference. Join over 100 participants as they learn how to enrich the children’s reading circles they organize across the city.
There will be an opportunity for visitors to learn about:
- The importance of story-telling and the steps and stages of reading
- How Frontier College is building capacity at the local level by enhancing the services offered by community agencies
- How Frontier College initiatives are making a difference in the lives of thousands of Canadians
- How people can get involved in Frontier College, Canada’s original, national literacy organization, founded in 1899
What:
Frontier College hands-on reading circle conference
Who:
Frontier College staff and members of the community who understand and value the importance of non-formal learning opportunities for Toronto’s youth
When:
Friday, November 30, 2007, 9:30 to 10:00AM (reception and welcome), 10:00 to 4:00PM (workshops)
Where:
Metro Hall, 3rd Floor, 55 John Street, Toronto
Visuals:
Frontier College staff members of the community share and demonstrate their literacy programs and the work they do in their communities
Literacy is an essential skill in today’s world. At Frontier College, we believe it’s a fundamental right.
Low literacy skills are directly linked to poverty, poor health and high unemployment. Forty-two of adult Canadians have trouble with everyday tasks that involve reading. That’s millions of Canadians who are not reaching their potential. Through a network of thousands of volunteers, Frontier College is helping people to realize their potential and seize the opportunities that come their way.
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For further information:
Sandi Kiverago, Director of Communications
Frontier College
(416) 923-3591 x318 OR cell: (416) 841-1212
skiverago@frontiercollege.ca
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