Focus On... Family Summer Literacy Institute 
The 1999 Literacy BC Family Summer Literacy Institute — the first ever in B.C. — was held at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Campus, July 12- 16. The Institute brought 79 people together for workshops, seminars, a Best Practices Forum on Family Literacy, and an informal gathering for networking, sharing ideas and expertise. The Institute was designed to provide professional development
opportunities for family literacy practitioners and coordinators in B.C. A
number of practitioners from several other provinces and one territory also
attended. Workshops/seminars and the Forum were designed to meet the expressed
needs of the field,
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and facilitators were chosen for their expertise in these areas.
Thank you to all the participants, facilitators and presenters who made the
1999 Family Summer Literacy Institute such a success. The Institute was a
wonderful opportunity for learning and networking, and it was great to get
reacquainted with old friends and make new ones. A comprehensive final report
on the 1999 Family Summer Literacy Institute is available from Literacy BC at a
cost of $6.00 for shipping and handling. Call Jean Rasmussen at Literacy BC if
you would like the report sent to you.|
Update on First Call Spotlight on Children and Youth First Call is a coalition of almost 50 provincial organizations and hundreds of community groups and individuals who promote legislation, policy and practice to help children and youth achieve their full potential. The First Call mission states that children and youth must receive a “first call” on society’s resources because they are our future. The Spotlight on Children and Youth Campaign has produced a “call to action” booklet for community leaders that provides background research and ideas for action. For more information, contact:
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