National Adult Literacy Database

32. Eat Right and Save Money - Revised (2009)

Authors: Lillis Lawrence

Thie book entitled "Eat Right and Save Money" is a plain language guide to healthy eating and includes the Cree translation. It was first published in 1996 with the Plain Language Nutrition Project and was subsequently reprinted and revised to incorporate the new Canada Food Guide.

The contents include:
- Northern Food Guide (Mech-i-win Kiskinota Musinuhikun);
- Feeding Your Unborn Baby (Kasamut Kichawasimis);
- Snacks for Growth (Mechiwinsa Opikiwin Oche);
- Feeding Baby (Awasis Kasumut);
- Breastfeeding (Nohawasawin);
- Bottle Feeding (Notwakun);
- Solid Foods (Mechiwina);
- Food Shopping (Mechiwin Atawewin);
- Shopping Tips;
- Menu Ideas;
- Grocery List; and
- End of Month Shopping.

Added: 2007-09-14

33. Its Own Reward (2009)

A Guide to Community-Based Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor Programs

Authors: Judy Brooks, Literacy BC

This resource guide provides support to both individuals and groups involved in community-based adult literacy tutor programs. It is also intended for those who want to know more about starting a program. The guide contains information about volunteer tutor programs, including tutor training and volunteer management. It includes factors to consider before starting a program, guidelines for hiring a volunteer tutor coordinator, the responsibilities of the coordinator, recruitment of volunteers, and elements of tutor training.

The guide also includes samples of successful tutoring programs and a guide to resources available to anyone involved in literacy tutoring.

Added: 2010-02-10

34. Income Tax Worksheets (2009)

The worksheets begin by explaining the concept of income tax, including what the government does with the money it collects. It also explains deductions for pensions, taxes and employment insurance.

Other topics include who pays income tax and why; papers to keep for tax time; determining marital status; filing a return; getting help with filing; and dealing with income-tax problems.

Added: 2010-03-24

See also:

Impôt sur le revenu - Feuilles de travail

35. Succession Planning for Literacy Community Planning (2009)

Tool Kit

Series: Succession Planning

Authors: Robyn Cook-Ritchie

The report sets out the process for ensuring the continuity of good literacy and basic skills service in a community as new members join a Literacy Community Planning (LCP) committee. This “succession planning” involves making sure that crucial history, information, initiatives and decisions are documented.

The author provides a detailed description of the role of the LCP facilitator, including the traits the facilitator should bring to job and the tasks that will be expected. The author also discusses the use of technology for planning communication and provides templates for establishing a charter; setting up member profiles; maintaining contact information; and tracking the work of the committee. The author also provides guidelines for orienting new members and carrying out regular evaluations of the committee’s work.

Added: 2010-03-31

36. Succession Planning for Literacy and Basic Skills Agencies and Networks (2009)

Tool Kit

Series: Succession Planning

Authors: Robyn Cook-Ritchie

As managers of Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) agencies approach retirement, the issue of succession planning becomes increasingly important. This report provides tools to allow LBS agencies, both large and small, to continue serving learners while implementing staff replacement resulting from retirement, transition or unforeseen circumstances.

The author gives an overview of succession planning, then provides a needs-assessment guide for agency succession planning. The author offers checklists and guidelines for both planned and emergency successions. As well, there are tools for assessing data loss risk; analysing competency gaps; developing training plans; carrying out annual updates of a succession plan; and conducting exit interviews to learn from those who are leaving agencies.

Added: 2010-03-31

37. Newcomer Finances (2009)

Instructor's Manual

The manual is designed for teachers in adult language classes or workers at settlement agencies. These instructors are not expected to be experts on financial matters.

Among the topics addressed are banking, credit, income tax, government support programs, investments, insurance and fraud.

Each topic area comes with an overview of the subject for instructors as well as a set of materials to use in the classroom or one-on-one with students. The worksheets have been developed for lower-level English language students, to meet a gap in the resources available from other sources. They focus on the knowledge and skills needed to function effectively in the initial settlement period.

Each topic area also contains references to materials available for higher-level language students and to online resources and calculators that can be used in the classroom.

Added: 2010-03-17

See also:

Les nouveaux arrivants et les finances

38. Credit Worksheets (2009)

The worksheets begin with an explanation of credit and debt, including credit history and credit reporting. One worksheet deals exclusively with newcomer loans. Other worksheets explain different kinds of borrowing, like a credit card; loan; line of credit; or payday loan.

Other topics include the cost of borrowing; managing debt; overdraft protection; instalment sales; the difference between a prepaid card and a credit card; and rent-to-own contracts.

One worksheet gives a real-life example of someone who realizes she is unable to pay her phone bill in full one month and the steps she takes to deal with the problem.

Added: 2010-03-24

See also:

Crédit - Feuilles de travail

39. Banking Worksheets (2009)

This booklet is part of the Newcomers Finances series produced by Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF). The worksheets cover a range of banking matters, including opening an account; cashing a government cheque; making deposits and withdrawals; direct deposit; preauthorized debits; Internet and telephone banking; banking fees; and dealing with banking problems. Each section includes step-by-step descriptions of each banking activity.

There are also real-life examples of banking matters. For instance, one section outlines the steps someone takes to cancel a preauthorized debit for a monthly gym membership once he decides to quit the gym.

Added: 2010-03-24

See also:

Services bancaires - Feuilles de travail

40. Fraud Worksheets (2009)

This booklet is part of the Newcomers Finances series produced by Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF). It begins by explaining what fraud is, then outlines different kinds of fraud like identity theft and scams.

The booklet includes an exercise on spotting a fraudulent email and a checklist for preventing identity theft. It also explains what to do if you become the victim of fraud.

Added: 2010-04-20