Educational Support Services

Independent Learning Centre

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:55:18 -0400

Office phone: 416-484-2704 English, 416-484-2722 French
Toll-free phone: 1-800-387-5512 English, 1-800-265-0454 French
Fax: 416-484-2754
E-mail: ilc@tvo.org
Web site: www.ilc.org
Address: 2180 Yonge St, 1st Fl, Toronto, ON, M4S 2B9
Mail Address: Stn Q, Box 200, Toronto, ON, M4T 2T1
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave W)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Sarah Irwin, Managing Director
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-5
Area served: Ontario
Languages of service: English, French
Eligibility: Ontario residents 18 years and over - others may be eligible -- call or visit website for information
Fees: High school credit courses -- $40 - GED testing -- $80 (non-refundable)
Service description: Elementary and secondary school courses in English or French through independent study

English as a Second Language (ESL)
can accommodate students with special needs
counselling in person, by telephone, or by correspondence
academic upgrading
(GED) testing for high school equivalency
online resources, including free online tutoring and homework help, and career, curriculum and post-secondary education information
managed by TVOntario

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Subjects Academic upgrading; Distance education; Education; English as a second language; Physical disabilities
Record ID MET1371
Last complete update 2008-02-18
Last modification date 2008-04-01

St George's Adult Literacy Program

admin — Tue, 27 May 2008 17:03:06 -0400

Office phone: 416-484-3736
Fax: 416-481-4770
E-mail: vis@primus.ca
Address: 100 Ranleigh Ave, Toronto, ON, M4N 1W9
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Lawrence Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 25)
Contacts: Adela Roki, Coordinator
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm - some evening programs
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Adults 19 years and over
Fees: All services and materials free
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible -- call for details
Service description: One-to-one literacy tutoring and small groups

literacy assessment and referrals
partnership with Toronto District School Board Literacy and Basic Skills program

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Subjects: Information and referral; Literacy instruction
Record ID: MET4639
Last complete update: 2008-02-05
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Ontario March of Dimes - Literacy Options

admin — Mon, 26 May 2008 12:02:49 -0400

Office phone: 416-425-3463 ext 7281
Fax: 416-425-1920
Web site: www.marchofdimes.ca
Address: 10 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON, M4H 1A4
Location: (Intersection) East York (Millwood Rd-Overlea Blvd)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Contacts: Asif Syed
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-3:30
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Adults with physical disabilities 18 years and over
How to apply: Referral required
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated parking
Service description: Computer assisted literacy and numeracy upgrading

life skills training

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Life skills training; Literacy instruction; Physical disabilities Other Services See List
Record ID: MET4374
Last complete update: 2007-09-19
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

AlphaPlus Centre

admin — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:07:08 -0400

Office phone: 416-322-1012
Toll-free phone: 1-800-788-1120
TTY phone: 416-322-5751 ; 1-800-788-1912
Fax: 416-322-0780 ; 1-800-788-1417
E-mail: info@alphaplus.ca
Web site: alphaplus.ca
Address: 161 Eglinton Ave E, Ste 704, Toronto, ON, M4P 1J5
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Mount Pleasant Rd-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers:
Chantal Samuel, Co-Executive Director, 416-322-1012 ext 115
Alberto Sarthou, Co-Executive Director, 416-322-1012 ext 214
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Area served: Ontario
Languages of service: American Sign Language (ASL) ; English ; French
Eligibility: People and organizations involved in adult literacy and basic skills programs, including programs for deaf, Native and francophone communities
Fees: Free - some resources -- fee
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Information, resources and support services regarding adult literacy

directory of literacy services in Ontario
AlphaRoute -- on-line learning for adults who want to improve their reading, writing, math and computer skills

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity Subjects Academic upgrading; Deafness; Education; First language literacy programs; French-speaking communities; Internet information services; Literacy; Literacy instruction; Native peoples; Special libraries Record ID MET3257 Last complete update 2007-10-12 Last modification date 2008-03-31

Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario

admin — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:52:34 -0400

Office phone: 416-487-3157
Toll-free phone: 1-866-932-3236
Fax: 416-487-3758
E-mail: info@aeceo.ca
Web site: www.aeceo.ca
Address: 40 Orchard View Blvd, Ste 211, Toronto, ON, M4R 1B9
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave W)
Ward: Eglinton-Lawrence (Ward 16)
Officers: Eduarda Sousa, Executive Director
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
Languages of service: English
Fees: Membership
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Professional organization

no service for general public
speakers, conferences, workshops

Organization type: Non Profit Subjects Early childhood educators; Professional associations Record ID MET3139 Last complete update 2007-10-05 Last modification date 2008-03-31

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto

admin — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:05:47 -0500

Counselling and Psychoeducational Clinic

Office phone: 416-978-0620
TTY phone: 416-924-4881
Fax: 416-926-4763
E-mail: bworrell@oise.utoronto.ca
Web site: clinic.oise.utoronto.ca
Address: 252 Bloor St W, Rm 7-296, Toronto, ON, M5S 1V6

Literacy

admin — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:12:04 -0400

AlphaPlus Centre Address: 2040 Yonge St, 3rd Fl, Toronto, ON, M4S 1Z9 Intersection: Yonge St-Millwood Rd Office phone: 416-322-1012 E-mail: info@alphaplus.ca Web Address: alphaplus.ca Fax: 416-322-0780 ; 1-800-788-1417 Officer: Chantal Samuel, Co-Executive Director	Toronto North
Canadian Hearing Society Toronto Regional Office Address: 271 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2V3 Intersection: Spadina Rd-Davenport Rd Office phone: 416-964-9595 ; 416-928-2500 E-mail: office@toronto.chs.ca Web Address: www.chs.ca/offices/toronto Fax: 416-928-2523 Officer: Stephanie Ozorio, Regional Director	Toronto North
Canadian Hearing Society Toronto Regional Office Literacy and Basic Skills Address: 271 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2V3 Intersection: Spadina Rd-Davenport Rd Office phone: 416-928-2532 Web Address: www.chs.ca/offices/toronto Fax: 416-928-2523	Toronto North
Frontier College Address: 35 Jackes Ave, Toronto, ON, M4T 1E2 Intersection: Yonge St-St Clair Ave E Office phone: 416-923-3591 Contact: Susan Macdonald, Coordinator, Independent Studies Program E-mail: information@frontiercollege.ca Web Address: www.frontiercollege.ca Fax: 416-323-3522 Officer: John O'Leary, President	Toronto North
Frontier College Beat the Street Address: 35 Jackes Ave, Toronto, ON, M4T 1E2 Intersection: Yonge St-St Clair Ave E Office phone: 416-923-3591 E-mail: bts@bts.frontiercollege.ca Web Address: www.beat-the-street.org Fax: 416-323-3522 Officer: Brent Poulton, Program Manager	Toronto North
Frontier College Literacy and Basic Skills Address: 35 Jackes Ave, Toronto, ON, M4T 1E2 Intersection: Yonge St-St Clair Ave E Office phone: 416-923-3591 Contact: Brent Poulton, Program Manager E-mail: information@frontiercollege.ca Web Address: www.frontiercollege.ca Fax: 416-323-3522	Toronto North
Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy Address: 344 Bloor St W, Ste 306, Toronto, ON, M5S 3A7 Intersection: Spadina Rd-Bloor St W Office phone: 416-961-4013 E-mail: admin@mtml.ca Web Address: www.mtml.ca Fax: 416-961-8138 Officer: Glenn Pound, Co-Executive Director, Communications	Toronto North
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto Address: 16 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7 Intersection: Spadina Rd-Bloor St W Office phone: 416-964-9087 Contact: Lana Morissette, Information and Referrals Officer E-mail: lana.morissette@ncct.on.ca Web Address: www.ncct.on.ca Fax: 416-964-2111 Officer: Larry Frost, Executive Director	Toronto North
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto Counselling and Psychoeducational Clinic Address: 252 Bloor St W, Rm 7-296, Toronto, ON, M5S 1V6 Intersection: Avenue Rd-Bloor St W Office phone: 416-923-6641 ext 2584 E-mail: bworrell@oise.utoronto.ca Web Address: clinic.oise.utoronto.ca Fax: 416-926-4763 Officer: Dr Judith A Silver, Clinic Co-Director (Adult Services)	Toronto North
St Alban's Boys' and Girls' Club Address: 843 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, ON, M6G 2R8 Intersection: Bathurst St-Dupont St Office phone: 416-534-8461 E-mail: info@stalbansclub.ca Web Address: www.stalbansclub.ca Fax: 416-534-8860 Officer: Chris Foster, Executive Director	Toronto North
St George's Adult Literacy Program Address: 100 Ranleigh Ave, Toronto, ON, M4N 1W9 Intersection: Yonge St-Lawrence Ave E Office phone: 416-484-3736 E-mail: vis@primus.ca Fax: 416-481-4770 Officer: Adela Roki, Coordinator	Toronto North
Toronto Public Library Address: 789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4W 2G8 Intersection: Yonge St-Bloor St E Office phone: 416-393-7131 Answerline Web Address: www.torontopubliclibrary.ca Fax: 416-393-7083 Officer: Josephine Bryant, City Librarian	Toronto North

Delisle Youth Services

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 18:12:18 -0400

Office phone: 416-482-0081
Fax: 416-482-5055
E-mail: info@delisleyouth.org
Web site: www.delisleyouth.org
Address: 40 Orchard View Blvd, Ste 255, Toronto, ON, M4R 1B9
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave W)
Ward: Eglinton-Lawrence (Ward 16)
Officers: Marg Campbell, Executive Director, 416-482-0081 ext 237
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Youth 13-18 years and their families
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - braille elevator with lowered buttons - designated and street parking close to entrance
Service description: Community services including counselling, day treatment, residential treatment

participates in Ministry of Children and Youth Services Toronto Region's coordinated services system
Counselling services -- individual, family and group counselling for concerns related to social, emotional and behavioural needs
- Delisle in the Schools -- school-based counselling and support program for students of local high schools for identified early school drop outs
- employment training component
- homelessness outreach prevention
- group support for lesbian, gay and bisexual youth
- youth-driven community outreach program in collaboration with community partners
Residential Placement Advisory Committee 416-488-4200 -- reviews placement of children who reside within the jurisdiction
- also reviews placement of children 12 years and over who object to their placement
- information on availability of resources

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity Subjects Bisexuals; Complaints; Counselling; Family counselling; Gays; Lesbians; Mental health; Outreach; Residential care; Vocational training; Youth Other Services See List Record ID MET0333 Last complete update 2008-01-24 Last modification date 2008-03-31

Canadian Hearing Society Toronto Regional Office Literacy and Basic Skills

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:05:52 -0400

Office phone: 416-928-2532
TTY phone: 416-928-2519
Fax: 416-928-2523
Web site: www.chs.ca/offices/toronto
Address: 271 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2V3
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Spadina Rd-Davenport Rd)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Languages of service: American Sign Language (ASL) ; English
Eligibility: Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing adults with limited English or ASL
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms, braille elevators, limited parking after 8:15 am
Service description:

Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services that help individuals achieve goals related to further education or training, employment or increased independence
support in clarifying upgrading goals and developing a training plan to achieve them

Also academic upgrading services that help individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into college-based post-secondary education and training programs (such as apprenticeship)
Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Academic upgrading; Deafness; First language literacy programs; Impaired hearing; Literacy instruction; Sign language instruction; Vocational counselling
Record ID MET0239
Last complete update: 2006-09-29
Last modification date: 2007-01-15