ONGOING INVOLVEMENT
BCAPI provides support, in various ways, that help to strengthen the work of organizations that are helping to close the education gap for children who live in poverty.
For two programs, BCAPI is the charitable organization, helping to encourage broad community participation and contributions
PALS
PALS is an initiative developed in Saint John, NB to help address the needs and implications associated with students living in poverty. Poverty reduction remains the central focus of the PALS initiative in Saint John. However, schools both in Saint John and in other jurisdictions have developed PALS partnerships for a variety of reasons, a testament to its adoptability and adaptability as a model. Working with the school staff and administration the partnerships help develop strategies that align with the School Improvement Plans of the partner schools. On a continual basis the partnerships’ strategies are developed, implemented, and evaluated for their effectiveness in complementing these plans. Partnership initiatives vary from school to school providing many innovative opportunities. These opportunities support literacy and numeracy and offer exciting experiences that enrich children’s lives.
ACHIEVE LITERACY
A child’s ability to read is fundamental to their school and life success. Achieve Literacy GSJ, a team of business, education and community leaders, is championing a community-wide response to help every child learn to read before Grade 3. There are many ways you can help make Literacy a BIG PART of every child’s day – in their home, school and throughout the community.
