From this page you can download various publications and other resources to help with your literacy efforts. If you have trouble following any of the links or opening any of the PDFs, please let us know. Contact “Literacy Programs” on the Division Contact Form.
Open Minds Trainer Resources
Open Minds for Tutors of Basic Literacy
- Open Minds — Manual for Basic Literacy
- Open Minds- Online Resources
- "Cherry Tree" by 10,000 Maniacs [YouTube]
- "Words are Wheels" by Phil Vassar [YouTube]
- Statistics and Reasons for Illiteracy — PowerPoint
- "Journey to Literacy" video [YouTube]
- "The Language Experience Approach" video [YouTube]
- Voyager — PowerPoint presentation
- Script for Voyager presentation
- "Sensitivity: The Other Half of Communication" [YouTube]
- Tutor Certificate Basic Literacy (download to fill and print)
- Open Minds Trainer Report Form
- Workshop Signs
Open Minds for Tutors of English Language Learners
- Open Minds — Manual for Tutors of ELL
- Step Forward — PowerPoint presentation
- Tutor Certificate ELL Tutor (download file to fill and print)
Manuals, Handbooks, and Resources
Learner Books
- Celebrating Our Journey, Vol. 11
- Celebrating Our Journey, Vol. 10
- Celebrating Our Journey, Vol. 9 and Vol. 9 Addendum
- Celebrating Our Journey, Vol. 8
- Celebrating Our Journey, Vol. 7
- Celebrating Our Journey, Vol. 6
- Celebrating Our Journey, Vol. 5
Literacy Certificate Templates
Campaign Posters
- Learner poster 18"x24" or 11"x17"
- Tutor poster 18"x24" or 11"x17"
- English as a Second Language poster 18"x24" or 11"x17"
Bookmarks
- Journey to Success Bookmarks: Learners • Tutors • ESL
- Instructions on How to Use Template
Manual for Tutors of Basic Literacy
Manual for Tutors of English Language Learners
Welcome Handbook
Journey to Success poster
For questions, please contact the Literacy Resource Office. Use ODL's Staff Contact Form or Office Contact Form.