In 1980, adult education coordinators at each regional school board initiated the establishment of a volunteer literacy council in each region. Recruiting, training and volunteer support was initially based on the “Each One Teach One” principles established by Dr. Frank Laubach. Since 1999, Literacy Quebec has been accredited with the Ministère de l’éducation en langue seconde, and receives funding to realize our mission. This has allowed Literacy Quebec to hire the staff necessary to carry out the objectives determined by our volunteer Board of Directors.

Today, member organizations embrace a variety of philosophies and approaches to teaching literacy and essential skills, reflecting the unique opportunities and challenges in their local communities.