This Quality Self-Assessment (QSA) Tool was developed by the Community Adult Learning Services (CALS) branch of New Brunswick’s Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour (PETL). It is part of a commitment to quality assurance outlined in the province’s 2009 adult literacy strategy.
One priority identified in the adult literacy strategy released by New Brunswick’s Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour (PETL) in 2009 was to ensure the quality and effectiveness of adult literacy programs.
In December 2009, New Brunswick’s Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL) published its adult literacy strategy for the province and, subsequently, developed a three-year action plan based on the strategy.
This document, released in December 2010, provides a summary of significant actions initiated during the preceding 12 months in support of the New Brunswick government’s adult literacy strategy.
This document outlines an action plan for implementing the adult literacy strategy prepared by the New Brunswick government and released in December 2009. That strategy focused on reducing barriers and increasing participation; increasing the range and number of learning opportunities; ensuring the quality of adult literacy programs; and strengthening partnerships to develop a strong adult literacy system.