Parkdale Project Read

We are excited to tell you about our program, literacy in Parkdale, and how you can get involved.

We have organized our site so that you can browse by topic, for example, What’s New or Groups & Projects, or you can visit the audience page that best describes you – Learner, Volunteer or Supporter. If you are a frequent visitor, check out the What’s New section for updates on our events and groups.

What’s going on at Parkdale Project Read (PPR):

• Parkdale Project Read is hiring:  We are currently accepting applications for the position of Community Literacy Worker.  The closing date for the posting is August 27, 2010.  The full job call is located on the CharityVillage website at http://www.charityvillage.com/cvnet/viewlisting.aspx?id=216852&eng=True&fs=True&fa=False . Please follow application instructions on the job posting. No telephone inquiries, please.
• Parkdale Project Read is looking for volunteer literacy tutors:  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and would like more information, please visit our Volunteer page.  Complete the tutor application form (click on the Volunteer link at the top of the page to download a copy) and give us a call at 416 531 6308 to arrange an interview.
• Academic Upgrading Program with George Brown College: In partnership with George Brown College, we offer an Academic Upgrading Program that provides students with an opportunity to upgrade their Communications and Computer skills in a community setting. This program is geared to youth and younger adults and accepts students on a continual basis. Program hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Call 416 531 6308 or 416.415.5000 ext. 2438 for more information or to register for an information session.

What’s been going on at PPR

•  Literacy Through Hip Hop – We are excited to announce our collaborative effort with “Literacy Through Hip Hop” which delivers literacy programming, in partnership with the Toronto Public Library, using hip hop culture to youth across the Greater Toronto Area. Visit www.lthh.org for more information.
• Partnership with George Brown College to create web-based tools to explore how violence impacts learning: The Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES) has provided funding to Parkdale Project Read and George Brown College for a two-year project that will create tools for community-based programs and community colleges to identify ways to better support students who have experienced violence and barriers to their learning.
• Research on Learning and Violence – Please visit the website www.learningandviolence.net for more information about ongoing research, initiatives and information about the impact of violence on learning.