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Web-based, distance learning option for Ministry-funded Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) program * students may wish to take the web-based course in addition to an on-site course

Designated LBS service providers deliver e-Channel distance learning programs, including specialized services available to Aboriginal, Francophone and deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing adults:

Anglophone (English speakers)

• The Learning Hub

Indigenous -- Sioux-Hudson Literacy Council, Good Learning Anywhere (GLA),

Francophone (French speakers)

• Coalition ontarienne de formation des adultes

Deaf and Hard of Hearing

• Deaf Learn Now -- online instruction in American Sign Language

Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program -- College Sector Committee,

• Students needing to meet admission requirements for specific apprenticeship and postsecondary programs may wish to complete the Academic & Career Entrance (ACE) Program, available at many colleges and also available online

Courses for adult learners who want to complete their high school diploma, include focus on reading, writing, mathematics, and social sciences

• evening or day classes
• childminding may be available

Classes held in various schools and learning centres: check website for current locations

• Burnhamthorpe Adult Learning Centre in Burnhamthorpe Collegiate
• City Adult Learning Centre
• Emery Adult Learning Centre in Emery Collegiate Institute
• Georges Vanier Secondary School
• Runnymede Collegiate Institute
• Scarborough Centre for Alternative Studies
• Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre

Represents and supports Ontario's public colleges in delivering academic upgrading programs and services for adults, including Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) grade 12 equivalent programs; resources, best practices, advocacy and professional development


Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Distance, www.acedistancedelivery.ca

• online literacy and basic skills courses
• skills assessment required
• Learn To Learn (L2L) mandatory orientation course
• course list available online

Find Your Local College -- online list of Ontario's 24 public colleges

COVID19 -- All lessons conducted online, tablets provided if accessibility is an issue, contact for details

One-on-one tutoring and support for literacy, English reading, writing, English as a Second Language (ESL), General Education Development (GED) high school equivalency preparation, high school diploma completion

COVID19 Learning Centre open, visit website for updates

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills; helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

All services offered online using teleconference

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Also academic upgrading services that help individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into college-based postsecondary education and training programs (such as apprenticeship)

All services offered online using teleconference

Group programs in community locations

• form filling for people who cannot read or write
• Bibliothèque Marie Luce-LeBlanc
• basic skills employment network
• outreach, information and referral
• FBO-ACE college preparation program (in collaboration with Collège Boréal)
• collaboration with francophone community colleges, school boards and employment programs
• literacy programs -- see branch record

Family violence treatment and prevention

• child sexual abuse
• individual and family counselling
• programs for women in abusive relationships
• member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
• children's mental health program
• recruitment, education and support for foster and adoptive parents
• addiction and mental health case management
• early intervention/care planning
• aftercare

Partner Assault Response (PAR)

• 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
• victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

Prevention and Support Programs

• family support and development
• parenting circles
• community kitchen
• clothing bank

Youth Programs

• drop-in for youth 16-24 years
• counselling and support
• transitional housing
• substance abuse prevention
• HIV prevention
• outreach
• social, recreation and cultural activities

Educational Programs -- Aboriginal EarlyON Child and Family Centre

• local lead agency for EarlyON Child and Family Centre
• education and support for families with children birth-6 years
• summer day camp and residential camp
• GED program at Native Learning Centre (83 Alexander Street, tel. 416-393-0358) and Scarborough office -- for youth 18-20 years

see branch listings for additional information

Mobility for Good -- free phones and subsidized plans to indigenous women at risk or surviving violence, in partnership with Telus

Learning programs

• literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

A professional organization working collaboratively with school boards, community partners and policymakers to:

• support and build capacity for professionals working in the adult and continuing education sector
• also helps inform policy for adult and continuing education within school boards and government ministries

Literacy and basic skills training including numeracy digital communication and interpersonal skillsbrhelps learners prepare for employment apprenticeship secondary-school credit post-secondary education and greater independence

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Classes offered online and in-person

Literacy and Basic Skills

• literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
• individualized learning plan based on student's goals

Online literacy program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults

• offers Academic and Career Entrance courses (ACE Communications and ACE Business Math).
• teaches practical skills relating to the job market, such as resume and interview skills.
• provides training for credentials, such as WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) and the Food Handler's Certificate.

Literacy and basic skills training, including

• numeracy
• digital communication
• interpersonal skills

Helps learners prepare for

• employment, apprenticeship
• secondary-school credit, post-secondary education
• greater independence

• Assistance with emergency problems
• focus on Native cultural and spiritual awareness

Gathering place

• drop-in
• social programs and events
• crafts and hobby groups
• meal program

Life Long Care Program (LLCP)

• transportation
• friendly visiting
• congregate dining
• Aboriginal support
• security reassurance
• life skills outreach in the community

Counselling unit

• information, peer and cultural counselling and referral
• self-help groups

Child and Family

• parenting group
• prenatal nutrition program
• community kitchen
• cultural teachings and activities
• health and physical development
• educational support including tutoring

Youth

• individual support
• mentoring
• tutoring and homework help
• nutrition and healthy lifestyles workshops
• snacks and meals
• cultural teachings and activities

Education Sector

• academic upgrading
• basic computer training

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Offered in small group setting or one-to-one tutoring

COVID-19 -- opening for hybrid program delivery in spring 2023

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Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

COVID-19 -- location is closed, most programming is virtual. Centre open only for registered workshops or specific in-person programming components

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Adult education, training and development to support goals of:

• GED preparation, post-secondary education
• increased community engagement
• employability, independence
• Immigrant Women Integration Program (IWIP), Literacy and Basic Skills and Food Processing Essential Skills Program -- see separate entries

Also offers:

• Laptop Loan Program, Internet Access Payment Program and Digital technology support for eligible program participants

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills

• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Literacy and basic skills training

• includes numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
• helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education, and gain greater independence
• includes GED preparation

COVID-19 -- Open to new registrations, call, email or visit website to fill out form

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Literacy and Basic Skills

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

• program offered at several locations
• funded by Employment Ontario

• Emergency Interpreting Services 1-866-518-0000, TTY 1-877-215-9530, urgent@chs.ca, SMS/Text 416-712-6637 (charges may apply)
• Deaf-Blind Intervening Services 1-866-518-0000, TTY 1-877-215-9530, Allan Wareham awareham@chs.ca

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital literacy, communication and interpersonal skills; helps learners prepare for employment, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

COVID19 -- weekly remote learning groups and online programming shifted to virtual platform, in-person services offered by appointment only

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Community Literacy Program -- Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence