Yamaska Literacy Council

About the Yamaska Literacy Council

Our Mission

The Yamaska Literacy Council is a not-for-profit English-language organization dedicated to improving literacy skills.

What do we do?

We train volunteers who provide one-on-one tutoring that is free, confidential and meets individual needs. Students are tutored by trained volunteers using a variety of techniques and materials, including the Each One Teach One method and philosophy, developed in 1930 by literacy pioneer, Dr. Frank Laubach.  This method has proven highly effective in teaching adults how to read and write and is used in over 100 countries.  All tutors receive a free 12-hour basic literacy tutor workshop. No prior teaching experience is needed to be a tutor.

The Council also provides outreach and service to individuals and families in partnership with other organizations, at the community, provincial and national levels.

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Other Programs include:

• A prison literacy program at the Cowansville Institution (inmates are trained to tutor other inmates; some YLC tutors choose to tutor in the prison)
• A variety of initiatives aimed at fostering literacy skills in youth, children and families
• Public awareness and recruitment activities
• Public scribe service

Whom do we serve?

We serve English-speaking adults residing in the western section of the Eastern Townships School Board.

YLC Territory map (Click on map for larger view)

Activity Reports

• A Year in Review 08-09 (PDF - 117k)
• Yamaska Literacy Council Activity Report 2008-09 (PowerPoint presentation - 18 MB)
• A Year in Review 07-08 (PDF - 45k)
• Yamaska Literacy Council Activity Report 2007-08 (PowerPoint presentation - 19 MB)

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YLC Board of Directors

Jane Patrick — President
Don Davison — Vice President
Susan Reininger — Treasurer
Gillian Lortie — Recording Secretary
Donna Woodard — Student Representative
Members at Large — Cornelia Fischer, Alan Ross, Martha Shufelt, Marie Watier

YLC funding

YLC receives funding from the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport (MELS) for service delivery.  YLC also accesses funds from a variety of sources for specific projects.

A Brief History…

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