There are five main steps to becoming a 26TEN Community. The first two are about setting up strong foundations and the other three are about the actual work of lifting literacy levels.
STAGE 1: SETTING UP
- Step 1 - Set up a small group to lead the way
- Step 2 - Create a plan of action with your community
STAGE 2: MAKING IT HAPPEN
- Step 3 - Raise awareness about adult literacy
- Step 4 - Support people to develop their literacy skills
- Step 5 - Encourage clear communication
You’ll find suggested action for each step on the following pages. As you build your 26TEN Community, remember to:
- Take your time. Rolling out this program won’t happen overnight. You need to be persistent and see yourself as being in it for the long haul – at least a few years.
- Make sure that everyone in the small lead group works together in a spirit of cooperation. You are important role models within your community and will set the tone for how this work will unfold.
- Tailor this guide to your community, don’t try and make your community fit the guide. It’s just a guide.
- Pick and choose which of the tips in this guide are likely to work best for your community. You might also have some better ones up your sleeve.
- Keep connected with the 26TEN network and seek help from others while any problems you come across are still small.