The goals of the Children’s Literacy programs are to improve children’s reading and numeracy skills, build confidence, and to foster a love of reading from an early age. Our Children’s Literacy programs have over 200 community volunteers and are very popular with teachers and parents alike. The goals of the Children’s Literacy programs are to improve children’s reading and numeracy skills and confidence and to foster a love of reading from an early age.
Our current Children’s Literacy programs include:
Community volunteers are trained to read with children in our local elementary schools. The program recognizes the value of having trained volunteers encouraging and supporting children who are struggling with reading. In the past three years, LASS has trained over 300 community volunteers for this program.
The mission of the ONE TO ONE program is to provide a supportive environment that builds the self-confidence and literacy skills of children, enabling them to become independent and competent learners.
Community volunteers are trained to read with children in our local elementary schools. The program recognizes the value of having trained volunteers encouraging and supporting children who are struggling with reading. In the past three years, LASS has trained over 300 community volunteers for this program.
The mission of the ONE TO ONE program is to provide a supportive environment that builds the self-confidence and literacy skills of children, enabling them to become independent and competent learners.
If you have questions or concerns, please email the Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) Children’s Program Coordinator, Kristy Cruikshank at childprograms@shuswapliteracy.ca.
Did you volunteer with ONE TO ONE reading? Please fill out the Volunteer Survey at the conclusion of the session.
In July of 2017 LASS, in partnership with SD83, developed a 3-week summer school reading program aimed at improving students’ literacy skills by providing them with targeted support. The program was aligned with current research that highlights the critical importance of continuing reading instruction throughout the summer. The Summer Slide program provided primary students from the Salmon Arm area with enriched educational experiences during a time when they were not receiving formal schooling.
Summer Slide programming expanded to Armstrong in 2018, Sicamous in 2019 and Enderby in 2021. Students are invited to attend this program by the Learning Resource Teacher in their school. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the First West Foundation for Summer Slide Programs.
In July of 2017 LASS, in partnership with SD83, developed a 3-week summer school reading program aimed at improving students’ literacy skills by providing them with targeted support. The program was aligned with current research that highlights the critical importance of continuing reading instruction throughout the summer. The Summer Slide program provided primary students from the Salmon Arm area with enriched educational experiences during a time when they were not receiving formal schooling.
Summer Slide programming expanded to Armstrong in 2018, Sicamous in 2019 and Enderby in 2021. Students are invited to attend this program by the Learning Resource Teacher in their school. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the First West Foundation for Summer Slide Programs.
Valid Manufacturing, School District No. 83 and the Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) have partnered to offer an after school literacy program for students who need extra support.
About the program
The program runs for 16 weeks, two days a week after school and is for students in grades 3 to 5 who have been referred by school staff.
Valid Reading After School is offered in four Salmon Arm based elementary schools.
Program Goals
Benefits of participating in Valid Reading Program
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opportunities and ways to make a difference.
