What do Museums Have to Do with CALPs?
At first glance it may not appear that Community Adult Learning Programs and museums have a lot in common but a closer look reveals they have similar mandates. Community...
Discover Syria
This week, we are pleased to feature a guest blogger. The blog has been submitted by Alla Mysko-Henke, Adult Literacy Program Manager at the Red Deer Public Library. Last...
A Snap Shot of Land based Metis Settlements in Alberta
Tansi, As the Indigenous Liaison for the Community Learning Network, a large part of my position is working directly with the Metis Settlements. Some of the Metis Settlements...
How to Help Develop Job Search Strategies
This week, we are pleased to feature a guest blogger. The blog has been submitted by Lois Polege, Adult Learning Coordinator for Flagstaff Community Adult Learning and...
Volunteer Screening: Finding the Right Fit Makes All the Difference
This week, we are pleased to feature a guest blogger. The blog has been submitted by Volunteer Alberta, with an introduction from Monica Doherty, Volunteer Coordinator from...
30 Things I Love About CALPs
2017 has been a great year, as we have celebrated CLN’s 30th Anniversary. This fall, at the Literacy and Learning Symposium, the Regional Support Staff each provided a gift...
Financial Literacy Resources
November is Financial Literacy Month! Learning opportunities in financial literacy can help foundational learners who are interested in improving their money management...
Ideas for finding and hosting programs for Foundational Learners in your community
This week, we are pleased to feature a guest blogger. Monica Sczyrba-Davis is the Executive Director of Pincher Creek Community Adult Learning Program. She had posted this...
Easiest Book Club Ever
Earlier this year, Kelsey Lievers from Medicine Hat College’s ABLE program posted a discussion to the CALP Portal asking about a book club for readers with lower literacy and...
Falling into Adult Literacy
No one plans to be an adult literacy coordinator, but rather through a series of events and opportunities, we find ourselves working in either adult literacy, adult learning...
Things to keep in mind when going into a community for the first time
For those of you who do not know me, I am the Indigenous Liaison for the Community Learning Network. I am Metis from Peavine Metis Settlement and I have more or less spent...
PDAC from a CALP Perspective
Earlier this month, Advanced Education posted a call for an Expression of Interest to join the Professional Development Advisory Committee - PDAC. (Missed the post? You can...
International Literacy Day - Tell Your Story
On September 8, we celebrate International Literacy Day. This day was created in 1966 by the United Nations to bring attention to the importance of literacy around the globe....
Indigenous Ways of Knowing
This week we are marking National Aboriginal Day on June 21st, and we are honoured to feature Donna Webster as a guest blogger. Donna is the Executive Director of the Lac La...
CALP PD: It's all about the adult learner
Over the last couple of years, the Community Learning Network has moved to an outcomes-based model of measuring the impact of the supports, resources and training we provide...
Community Engagement: Focus Groups
Community engagement is a process that CALPs can use to strengthen the impact of learning in their community. By bringing people together who have a vested interest in adult...
Taking Time to Reflect
I have to confess that reflection is something I don’t always take enough time for. I know that I should do it but, truth be told, I have invested more in the tools to...
WE: Building a Stronger Sense of Community within CALP Organizations
"Community” is a term that we love to hear and practise – especially in the CALP system. The benefits of a group that feels connected is great for both the individuals...
Red Flags for Adult Literacy and Language Barriers in Service Delivery
This week's blog comes to you from one of our featured guest bloggers! Dyan Semple is the Coordinator for CALLS Fort Saskatchewan and Strathcona County. Dyan shares...
Getting Ready to Learn
Have you ever signed up for something only to realize you just don’t have the time to commit to it? Not long ago, I registered for a free online course through the University...