NSEL

Currently speaking is Carol McDougall, who represents the Read to Me! Nova Scotia Family Literacy Program. Read to Me! is a program that ensures that parnets and babies are given literacy kits at the hospital within 24 hours of birth.  This encourages parents to begin to read to their children right from the start, which in turn develops positive habits and routines.

The Read to Me! program is a great example of positive programming happening at the grassroots level in the Nova Scotia community.  Watch a short clip from Carol’s presentation below.

Read to Me! Presentation

We just heard a wonderful personal story from Erica Baker, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist, Ann Krane & Associates Limited.  Erica has a wealth of professional expertise to share in the areas of language and literacy, but was present to discuss her own personal experience with the development of her sons’ language and literacy skills.  Her family has experienced both ends of the spectrum in regards to language development and received fantastic support from community organizations which led to successful intervention for your younger son.

Erica Baker’s Presentation

Please see this wonderful clip from Edmonton’s City TV newscast!!!!

A new chapter for Canadians?

Other media coverage from Edmonton included a visit from CBC Radio, CBC Television (French), NAIT Newswatch and an interview with CBC Radio-Canada.  Check below for links to some of the coverage:

Edmonton Examiner - Literacy consultation session passes through city

NAIT NewsWatch - Literacy rates down across Canada