The Practitioner Training Strategy was launched in October 1999. This four-phase initiative involves all literacy streams and sectors in seven projects across the province of Ontario.

Phase 1 was completed in October 2001. Phase 2 project, the Practitioner Standards Model Development Project is the subject of this document. The Phase 2 objectives are:
1. Clearly identify the training requirements of a Native literacy practitioner.
2. Produce a manual by which to measure skills, abilities and knowledge required to be an effective Native literacy practitioner funded by Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS).
3. Produce a job description for a Native literacy practitioner.
4. Investigate training opportunities for the Native literacy practitioner.