Province to get a Strategic Literacy Development Plan

The chairperson of the Literacy Development Council, Dr. William Fagan, announced today that the council will develop a strategic literacy plan for Newfoundland and Labrador.

Education Minister, Roger Grimes, says it is appropriate to make the announcement today since this is International Literacy Day.

Dr. Fagan said, the council recognizes the importance of public input on such an important issue and intends to release a public consultation paper on the Strategic Provincial Literacy Plan.

The purpose of this paper is to familiarize residents with council's mandated responsibilities and provide a vehicle for meaningful input in the development of a literacy plan.

"We intend to have face to face consultations with the literacy stakeholders and the general public throughout the province," said Dr. Fagan.

"The development of a Strategic Provincial Literacy Plan will provide a mechanism for the forging of new partnerships and the strengthening of existing relationships to address the literacy needs of the people of the province," concluded Minister Grimes.

Contact: Carl Cooper, (709) 729-5040 or Dr. William Fagan , (709) 895-2022.