This part-time course is designed to meet the diverse learning needs of students with disabilities. By developing functioning literacy skills, participants increase their independence in community life and prepare for future learning and employment opportunities. Students participate in group and individual work. Students benefit from a small class size and activities that focus on functional literacy skills. Computer assisted instruction is part of the course.
This course is part of Adult Special Education - Part-time Courses.
Prerequisites
Course type
This is a standalone course that can be taken individually without enrolling in a VCC program.
International students: Contact
[email protected]
to confirm whether this course is available to international students.
- Dictionary Use
- Word Attack Skills
- Parts of Speech
- Grammar
- Spelling
- Punctuation
- Vocabulary Building
- Leisure Reading and Comprehension
- Everyday Reading and Comprehension
- Writing for Everyday Use
Apply for this course on EducationPlanner BC (follow the step-by-step instructions on creating an account):
- Go to the ‘Apply’ tab
- Under ‘Program Selection’ choose the following options:
- Preparatory, Career Access, Upgrading or English as an Additional Language
- All Levels
- Career Awareness, Food Service Careers, Retail and Hospitality, or Community and Career Education (for part-time courses – Reading & Writing, Basic Computer Skills, and Managing Your Money).
You will be asked to pick your courses in the additional information selection section. - Fall 2026
For help with the application process or other question contact the Employment Access and Skills Development department at 604.871.7031 or by email [email protected].
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.