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Resources Created by MTML

Literacy Legacy Project-Podcast Series for Instructor Training

Practice Tests of Terms Used in CAEC

Created by NorQuest College, these tests help learners understand what tools are used during the different tests.

Details of Canadian Adult Education Credential

Below is a compilation of CAEC related information from different resources.

Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) (2).pdf

Resources to Prepare learners for Canadian Adult Education Credential

Below is a compilation of CAEC related learning activities and resources for practitioners to help prepare individuals for CAEC.

CAEC Resources for Practitioners.docx

CAEC Alignment Project by Community Literacy of Ontario

The CAEC alignment project includes 50 resources. Each document contains ten resources, which are grouped into five topic areas:

English Writing
English Reading
Math
Science
Social Studies

AlphaPlus: research on 'Preparing Adult Learners for the New Canadian Adult Education Credential.'

AlphaPlus completed a project with a few GED instructors, examining the new CAEC. They wanted to know what skills, knowledge and strategies test-takers would need to respond to test questions. The aim was to build the knowledge of adult educators and help them get started with CAEC preparation and instruction while they wait for some additional resources to be developed, which are on the way. The report considers the substantial digital, content and cognitive complexity changes (a new element) compared to the GED. Here are the project related resources.

Slides (you will also find links to the report, recording and chat on slide 3)
Full report
Recording

Professional development Recordings and Resources:

AI PD for Literacy Programs: AI for Critical Thinking and Empowerment 2025-2026

Recording of the day with ASL interpretation

Stay tuned for the booklet

Justice Involved-Moving Beyond Boundaries Forum-Recording

2024-2025

Build awareness and organizational capacity as service providers will become more aware of the unique challenges faced by incarcerated individuals in relation to literacy, and how these challenges affect reintegration into society. A resource booklet was developed based on the forum. To download the resource booklet, click here.

Our LBS classes operate through continuous in-take. Class begins in September and continues until July. This year, our classes began September 6th, 2024 and will continue until July 20th, 2025. (1).pdf

Day 1: Virtual PD for Literacy Practitioners Day 2: Making AI Write/Right

2024-2025

Recording of the event (Day 1) with ASL interpretation

AI for Everyone- From Curiosity to Mastery

Unlock the power of AI to enhance your literacy practice and fuel your personal growth journey at our exclusive event for literacy practitioners!

Recording of the event (Day 2) with ASL interpretation

Making AI Write/Right

The PD focuses on integrating AI tools into adult literacy instruction, exploring innovative ways to enhance reading, writing, and numeracy skills. Participants will discover practical strategies for using AI-powered platforms to personalize learning and support diverse adult learners' educational journeys.

Resource Booklet with more AI Resources. To download resource, click here.

AI PD Days Resource Booklet.pdf

Health Symposium for Practitioners: Creating Space for Curiosity and Healing

2023-2024

The aim of the event was for practitioners to learn about self-compassion, self-care and wellness to maintain their overall well-being and effectiveness in supporting learners. To download booklet, click here.

Recording of the event with ASL interpretation

Resource booklet based on the event:

Resource Booklet_Creating Space for Curiosity and Healing.pdf

Professional Development Day: Numeracy and Technology- Instructional Approaches for Emerging Adult Literacy Learners 2023-2024

The aim of the day was to develop best practices for supporting low-level emerging adult readers.

Recording of the event with ASL interpretation

Resource booklet based on the Professional development day: To download booklet, click here.

Final_PD_ resources_Numeracy_Nov-2023.pdf

Professional Development Day: Writing and Technology- Instructional Approaches for Emerging Adult Literacy Learners 2022-2023

The aim of the day was to develop best practices for supporting low-level emerging adult readers. To download the booklet , click here.

Recording of the event with ASL interpretation

Resource booklet based on the Professional development day:

1 Final_PD_ resources_Writing_Nov-2022.pdf

Professional Development Day: Reading and Technology- Instructional Approaches for Emerging Adult Literacy Learners 2021-2022

The aim of the day was to develop best practices for supporting low-level emerging adult readers. To download the booklet, click here.

Recording of the event with ASL interpretation:

Resource Booklet

Booklet.pdf

Employment Focused Pamphlet Series- Helping Learners Prepare for Work

Below are resources created for literacy practitioners to help their learners look for employment. These pamphlets are focused on trends and training in the following entry-level occupations in the Toronto and York Regions:

Watch the video to learn how to use the pamphlet series:

Home-care Aid

Pamphlets_Home care aide.pdf

Server

Pamphlets_Server.pdf

Construction Helper

Pamphlets_Construction helper.pdf

Security Guard

Pamphlets_security guard.pdf

Grocery Clerk

Pamphlets_Grocery clerk.pdf

Early Childhood Assistant

Pamphlets_ECA.pdf

Warehouse Worker

Pamphlets_Warehouse Worker.pdf

Retail Salesperson

pamplet_retail sales.pdf

Truck Driver

Pamphlets_Truck Driver.pdf

Room Attendant

Pamphlets_Room attendant.pdf

Retail Salesperson

Pamphlets_Kitchen Helper.pdf

Dev, Rosa and Zuri at Work 6May2024.pdf

Dev , Rosa and Zuri at work Learning Activities for LBS programs

Learning activities for Ontario adult literacy programs focused on helping their learners develop their five Skills for Success:

Adaptability
Collaboration
Communication
Creativity and innovation
Problem solving

Click here to download the book.

Carlos Gets a Job: Learning Activities for LBS programs

Learning activities for Ontario adult literacy programs focused on helping their learners get a new job.

Fillable version without answers. Download it here:

Carlos Gets a Job_updated Fillable - no answers (1).pdf

Fillable version with answers. Download it here.

Carlos Gets a Job.pdf

Click here for French version Carlos obtient un emploi

Universal Design Learning is very Important in Literacy programs:

Importance of Universal Design in Literacy.pdf

Silver Lining Café and Zoom Video Conferencing Tools

Manuals with step-by-step instructions and practitioner tips on how to use Zoom, as well as highlights of some of the features that Silver Lining Café participants have told us are useful in making the most of their Zoom meetings with learners.

Final Silver Lining Café report is also included. Learn More

Other Resources

Basic Digital Literacy Website for Learners

Labour Education Centre created this website for learners. They built this website to help adults practice skills related to learning computers, tablets and smartphones. It is a place where anyone can explore, practice, and gain confidence with digital tools at their own pace. The website also shows work made by learners in their classes. Their goal is to support adults learning digital skills, both inside and outside the classroom. They created this site based on the real needs of learners, while collecting user feedback to improve and add new activities.

Referrals Best Practices Guide-2024-2025

The following list of best practices has been compiled in consultation with LBS practitioners. This included 10 meetings in five countries, two regional meetings and a survey in the LOCS area, as well as an Eastern Region brainstorming session. It also included consultation with Lesley Hamilton a consultant for LBS and LOCS.

Government of Canada Website- Vocabulary building Workbook

This workbook is designed to help you improve your vocabulary. It includes 24 lessons with a variety of exercises to help you learn new words commonly used in the Canadian workplace.

Program Development 2024-2025

This site was originally developed by Laubach Literacy Ontario (LLO) to support the OALCF Enhancment Initiative (November 2021-March 2022). In June 2024, Support Organizations received funding from MLITSD through the System Navigation Funding to complete addition program development work. LLO was asked continue to coordinate OALCF development across sectors and streams and regions. Information, materials, and resources related to this project will be housed on this site.

LBS Apprenticeship Toolkit- Literacy Link South Central

Apprenticeship Tools and Resources

This website has been designed to house a selection of Apprenticeship information and resources. The target population for this live binder is Ontario’s Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) programs. It’s our goal to provide instructors with information and resources that build their capacity to work with students who have an Apprenticeship as a career goal.

AlphaPlus

AlphaPlus helps adult education organizations use technology to impact learner outcomes, improve business practices and strengthen program delivery through increased digital literacy. Learn more

Open Educational Resources and Instructional Materials

A collection of always free and reproducible and mostly open, quality instructional materials and content that tutors and instructors can use with adult learners.

CLO's Report on Supporting LBS learners with multiple barriers

"Technology is a significant barrier to learning and to accessing community services and government information for many adult learners" states the 'Supporting LBS Learners facing Multiple Barriers: Strategies, Strengths, Barriers and Partnerships' report published by Community Literacy of Ontario."

CLB_Adult_Literacy_Learners_e-version_2015.pdf

Canadian Language Benchmarks

This document addresses the needs and abilities of adult ESL Literacy learners. The purpose of this document is to describe the needs and abilities of adult ESL Literacy learners, and to support instructors in meeting their learning needs.

FLYER_Legal Rights Kits for LBS_Nov12_2020 (1).pdf

Cleo's Legal Rights Kits

Produced by Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) specifically for Ontario Literacy and Basic Skills practitioners, each kit provides ready-made materials to help learners improve literacy skills while learning about legal rights. Kits include task-based activities aligned to the OALCF. There are nine kits, available at no cost, here: https://cleoconnect.ca/lesson-plans/cleos-legal-rights-kits/

Warehouse-Curriculum-Jan-14-2021-FINAL.pdf

Community Literacy of Ontario

Warehouse Worker and Material Handler Curriculum. Click here to learn more.

Frontier College's: Integrating Social-Emotional Development with Literacy

Learn how reflection, theme exploration, soft skills development, and emotional intelligence can support social emotional learning in literacy lessons, activities, and programming.

Presented by Ben Albert, Thunder Bay Community Coordinator, Frontier College

Slide deck: Emotional Development with Literacy

Learning and Violence Resources

learningandviolence.net offers resources to

Increase understanding of the complexities of violence and trauma
Appreciate the brilliance of human survival strategies
Recognize the impact of such experiences on learning in every setting and at every age
Work for change in institutions and organizations, and
Support greater learning success for babies, children, youth, and adults

This site is for practitioner's to learn, teach, counsel, or support learning and change in any role.

Learning Networks of Ontario

LNO is made up of 16 learning networks from across Ontario. Each network provides support to Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) programs through core services which are funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) as part of Employment Ontario (EO). Learn more

Math at Thunder Bay Literacy Group

Explore the dropdown menus on the website to find information about math class and links to many useful online math resources.

Ontario Native Literacy Coalition- Literacy Resources

Task Based Activities

Ontario Native Literacy Coalition created these activities that were developed on the foundational guidelines of the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework.

Practitioner's Resources

Created by Project READ.

Task Based Activities for LBS

It contains task-based activities to use with your learners. All the materials have been aligned to the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework (OALCF). All activities are versatile, preparing learners for test taking, for using workplace authentic documents, for post-secondary academics, or for living independently. More so, these documents will help you prepare your learners to complete milestones.