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In the book, The Circle Way, author Christina Baldwin presents the idea of, “Asking for what we need and offering what we can.” (Baldwin, 2010). This seems simple enough,...

I remember the feeling all too well. Tutors were screened and trained. Our program had attracted learners. Learners had found their way to our program. Learning opportunities...

Maximizing Learner Support Service Connections Prepare! Understand how Learner Support Services are defined in the CALP Guidelines: “Grant recipients provide Learner Support...

In August 2021, I joined the CLN as Regional Support Staff in the North. I have always admired and respected the work of the CALPs who support literacy and foundational...

In the past couple of weeks you may have seen a number of references to a Literacy Specialist at CLN. You may have questions about the term and wonder what it’s all about....

As National Indigenous Peoples Day has been approaching, my heart and soul has been mourning the discovery of the 215 children at the former Indian Residential School in...

This week's guest Vlog post is by Monica Leong, Digital Divide project manager, Calgary Learns. Calgary Learns is excited to bring you the Digital Divide project, a new,...

Today I watched large flocks of geese on their northern migration. They flew so effortlessly high in the sky. Then suddenly, they swirled around in large circles breaking the...

There’s a phrase we often use in the Holding Safer Spaces training as we begin the circle, “How are you arriving?” I want to begin this moment together with you with the same...

Now Playing: Reading Materials for Literacy Learners – A Tale of Two Papers Featuring : English Express & The West Coast Reader As the curtain rises, we see two people seated...

March 11, 2021 was a significant date. A date that marked one full year since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic. In that year, you may have whipped...

This week's guest blog post is by Terri Peters. Keeping feedback constructive is the every-lesson task of adult foundational learning tutors and instructors. You create a...

We are growing something new together! Pincher Creek Community Adult Learning has been part of an exciting new initiative over the last few months. Background: In the spring...

This week's guest blog post is by Dorte Weber, this is part 3 in a series of 3. Even without a pandemic, it can be challenging to reach enough stakeholders for the data to be...

CALP staff across the province bring considerable knowledge and experience to the field. Like the adult learners they support, CALP practitioners come to CALP by way of...

This week's guest blog post is by Dorte Weber, this is part 2 in a series of 3. Thanks to Berniece for your thoughtful response on the first part of my blog series - Needs...

Welcome to January 2021. Yes, I know the month is almost over, but honestly I feel like I’m still trying to catch my breath. In some ways Christmas feels like it was just...

This week's guest blog post is by Dorte Weber, this is 1 in a series of 3. This seems like a great time to look back, take stock, and look forward. Many things have changed,...

CALP Basics e-Learning In the world of literacy, it may not be a surprise that many of us have a love for reading! Whether it’s scrolling a screen or turning the pages of a...

This week's guest blog post is by Carlee Knight. This past October, I had the opportunity to take Psychological First Aid, a Canadian Red Cross certified course offered by...