Elgin - Literacy Link South Central

3. New Services and Programming in 2009-2010 Put in Placewith Additional Funding in Elgin CountyThe services below were put in place in Elgin County as a result of the increased funding thatflowed to adult literacy programs in September 2009. If the additional funding is not repeatedin the 2009/2010 fiscal year, then these services may be discontinued in Elgin County – acommunity that has been very hard hit by economic decline. Approximately 165 clients wouldbe affected.Program Service Number ofParticipantsGateway to Learning(TVDSB)A class is being offered at Oneida Nation of theThames (20 hours/wk).20Fanshawe College Has set up a portable learning lab with technicians. 30YWCA St. Thomas-ElginAdult Basic LiteracyProgram, Tillsonburg& District Multi-Service CentreProgram in St. Thomas is now full-time (20hrs/wk). This increase represents another 10 hoursof service per week.Computer classes in Aylmer and St. Thomas (10week sessions), geared to job search, have beenadded. Four classes in total, each serving about 15adults each.Extra supports have been provided in the classroom– specialized instructors to increase the progress oflower-level learners.Extra technological supports have been added (bothin terms of hardware and software and in terms ofinstructor support) for lower-level learners who arepursuing distance learning.Tillsonburg: The Literacy/Computer, internet, andE-mail class has been enhanced and hours ofinstruction have increased by 4 hours per week.256015151016