This book presents an account of the bilingual educational program near Montreal, Canada, referred to as the St. Lambert Experiment. It contains the following chapters: (1) Introduction, (2) The Research Plan and Procedures, (3) The Standings of the Pilot Classes at the End of Grade I, (4) The Follow-Up Classes at the End of Grade I, (5) The Pilot…

A research study used trend analysis to examine case studies of 18 workplace literacy programs with a framework of good practice principles as a template to identify trends in practice. Each case study was examined using the nine components identified in the framework: program orientation, program evaluation, partnerships and participation,…

This document presents and discusses the 12 family literacy standards for family literacy programs in Saskatchewan, Canada, that were developed during a 2-year process by Saskatchewan's Family Literacy Best Practices committee. The document is: (1) an educational tool to develop greater understanding of effective literacy practices; (2) a program…