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Strategic Plan
2011/2014
OUTREACH
TRAININ G
TUTORING
SUPPORT
PREVENTION
AWARENESS
E x c e l l e n c e i n L i te r a c y
Our mission
Our raison dtre The Learning Exchange (TLE)/Centre Lire-crire is a volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of the Laval and North Shore English-speaking community. The Learning Exchange serves, recruits, trains, and supports members of the community through reading, writing, numeracy, and lifeskills programs.
Our vision
What we aspire to do The Learning Exchange strives for excellence in literacy by promoting and fostering a commitment to life-long learning through outreach, prevention, and training.
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Our mandate
What we do The Learning Exchange (TLE)/Centre Lire-crire is a volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing: Adult Literacy and Tutoring: one-on-one and small group instruction to adults in need Volunteer/Tutor Training Public Awareness and Sensitization Volunteer/Student Recruitment Community Resource and Learning Centre Volunteer/Student Outreach and Retention Prevention and Intervention
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Students One-on-one students Small group students Class students: Literacy students Basic English students Basic math students Basic computer students General education students
Adhoc Committees (examples) Public Relations Committee Social Committee Family Literacy Committee Student Committee
TLE is a Member of: Center for Literacy Literacy Foundation Literacy Volunteers of Quebec Quebec Association for Adult Learning Quebec English Literacy Alliance Partnerships and Affiliations ABC Life Literacy Canada Center for Literacy Girls Action Network Literacy Volunteers of Quebec National Adult Literacy Database Networking Partnership Initiative Quebec English Literacy Alliance Rseau pour le dveloppement des comptences par lintgration des technologies/ RECIT Volunteer Canada
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Excellence
Provision of Services Goals: Develop and improve services & programs Improve access and intake procedures Provide quality training and professional development Be responsive to the membership and community: Implement new services and programs based on needs
Effectiveness
Member outreach, support and recognition
Goals: Provide members with networking opportunities Provide students with the necessary tools and skills to function successfully in everyday life Ensure members are engaged and have a positive experience
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Sustainability
Infrastructure
Membership Member outreach, support and recognition Networking opportunities Tools and skills Engagement and experience
students
volunteers
Core Values:
Creativity Commitment families Lifelong Learning Leadership Integrity Teamwork partners & supporters staff & consultants community
Effectiveness
Excellence
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Sustainability
Strengthening TLE
Goals
Raise awareness and understanding of TLE services
Marketing Communication/Promotional TLE Website/Learning Links
Target population
General public Local Vimont and Laval communities: Partners & supporters (current and potential) Organizations/community services Commercial businesses Industry Political members Residents Media TLE members and staff NALD and Website hosts Other literacy organizations and service providers: local, provincial and national RECIT Ministry of Education Leisure and Sports Partners and supporters Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board: CDC Vimont members Staff and clientele/members (i.e. commissioners, teachers, students, etc.) Elementary/High Schools CDC Laurier Adult Education centers SARCA center Governing Board
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Excellence
Provision of services and programs
Goals
Services and Programs Book Club Family Literacy Program Resource Center/Drop-In ICTs/ Equipment Library/on-line library Access to Services Intake and Matching Procedures
Target population
General public Local Vimont and Laval communities: Partners & supporters (current and potential) Organizations/community services Commercial businesses Industry Political members Residents Media TLE members and staff New and current volunteers/tutors/students Past students and tutors Board of Directors Staff Tutor trainers The Learning Exchange Strategic Plan 2011 to 2014 Partners and supporters Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board: CDC Vimont members Staff and clientele/members (i.e. commissioners, teachers, students, etc.) Elementary/High Schools CDC Laurier Adult Education centers SARCA center Governing Board Other literacy organizations and service providers: local, provincial and national RECIT NALD and Website hosts
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HE LEARNING EXCHANGE STRATEGIC PLAN 3 TEFFECTIVENESS / MEMBER OUTREACH, SUPPORT AND RECOGNITION
Effectiveness
Member outreach, support and recognition
Goals
Provide members with networking opportunities
Networking
Provide students with the necessary tools and skills to function successfully in everyday life
Student Development Student Resources
Target population
TLE members: New and current volunteers/tutors/students Past students and tutors Board of Directors TLE Committees Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board students: Literacy Pre-secondary Math Computer Secondary Cycle I and II
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Strategic Directions
Goals Raise awareness and understanding of literacy services available through The Learning Exchange Expand partnerships and strengthen connections Provide quality training and professional development Develop and maintain solid infrastructure Be responsive to the membership and community Increase overall membership Main Initiatives and actions Raise awareness and understanding of literacy issues and services
Marketing 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Regularly promote the recognition of The Learning Exchange and its vision/mission, within the community and amongst partners In 2012 create a 3 year marketing plan Work through marketing objectives 2012 to 2014 In 2014 review Marketing Plan 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Actively seek funding for services and programs Annually target services, programs and projects to develop/promote Keep TLE relevant by responding to needs of the community Regularly promote and market services, events, information and programs
Develop and improve services & programs Improve access and intake procedures
Provide members with networking opportunities Provide students with the necessary tools and skills to function successfully in everyday life Ensure members are engaged and have a positive experience
Provide students with the necessary tools and skills to function successfully in everyday life
Student Development 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Annually, provide diverse range of learning opportunities for students Annually, include student submissions in TLEs newsletter Starting in 2011, increase learning opportunities and resources for adult learners who are parents Starting in 2012, survey students re: program success
Communication/Promotional 1.5 Ensure regular communication of The Learning Exchange news and information to members, other literacy providers, partners, schools and community organizations 1.6 Annually hold communication events 1.7 As needed, distribute communication packages and promotional materials at events within the community 1.8 Update promotional materials as needed 1.9 Improve/increase social media presence 2012 to 2014 1.10 Starting 2012, involve community members/organizations in literacy recognition
Book Club 2.5 2.6 Continue to build upon Book Club membership Establish regular location for meetings
Family Literacy Program 2.7 Continue to build upon family literacy initiatives within the community 2.8 Provide schools and community organization information, resources and support for Family Literacy Day initiatives 2.9 Secure funding to design/develop TLE Connections website 2.10 Regularly work with ABC Life Literacy 2.11 Annually, increase family literacy activities by 10%
Student Resources 3.7 3.8 Regularly, maintain services and programs related to student resources i.e. Learning Links, TLE newsletter, etc. Increase resources for students re: Essential Skills
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Strategic Directions
Student Resources continued 3.9 Annually, increase learning opportunities by 20% 3.10 Starting in 2012, promote use of Skills for Life 3.11 By 2013, ensure accessible essential skills resources
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Strategic Directions
1.33 Annually, develop BODs strength by electing one new Director 1.34 Annually, promote and advertise different committees and duties 1.35 Starting in 2011, increase members involvement on committees by 10% annually 1.36 Annually, represent the issues and concerns of TLEs adult students through representation and involvement on boards, committees and other key organizations 1.37 By 2014, increase student involvement on committees and in planning by 20% Staff and Consultants 1.38 Starting in 2011, broaden and strengthen professional development programs for staff and consultants 1.39 Starting in 2011, review budget for cost of living increases for salaried employees 1.40 By 2012, increase opportunities for staff development and team building by 20% 1.41 Regularly, recognize and support staff and consultants for successes and effort 1.42 By 2013, increase budget to cover salary increase for staff
2.37 Secure additional funding to increase training schedule from three sessions offered to eight 2.38 Regularly, monitor the trends in literacy within the educational reform and adapt accordingly 2.39 Regularly, train new library volunteers and staff in use of ResourceMate 2.40 Starting in 2011, work with LVQ on Training Project 2.41 Update training to incorporate new ICTs available 2.42 By 2014, increase frequency of training and flexibility of training schedule ~ offer more training choices ICT Training 2.43 Starting in 2011, promote use of computers and related equipment 2.44 Regularly, use ICT skills training to increase the success rate of adult literacy students 2.45 Annually, implement learning opportunities for students re: ICT use 2.46 By 2013, establish an ongoing students computer group
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Workshops/ Professional Development 2.47 Annually, following the AGM, assess training and professional development needs of BOD 2.48 Regularly , promote members active participation in continued training and tutoring opportunities 2.49 Annually, bring the board, staff and other key members of TLE together for professional development, training and information exchange 2.50 Regularly, provide public workshops to members of community 2.51 Starting in 2012, develop workshops for students re: essential skills training 2.52 By 2013, broaden and strengthen professional development programs for staff and BOD 3.1 By 2014, increase event and workshop opportunities by 20%
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2011 to 2014
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