Bonnie's Book Clubs
I had the privilege of talking with Bonnie Caron, the Literacy Specialist at Project Adult Literacy Society (PALS) about book clubs. I have previously worked with Bonnie and...
What has Symposium meant to you?
The 2024 Literacy & Learning Symposium Registration Kick-Off is on February 6, 2024! Many CALP staff look forward to this event every year, and there is a reason they keep...
Voices from the Field: CALP Family Literacy Program Practitioners
Every year on January 27, ABC Life Literacy Canada hosts Family Literacy Day, the largest national family literacy event in Canada. This year, the theme is: Let’s have a...
National Literacy Supports
In my last blog post, Advocating Literacy, I wrote about work at the international level and a call to action at the local level. I want to share with you what is happening...
Literacy & Learning Symposium 2023 Launch – Registration is now open!
Community Learning Network (CLN) is excited to launch online registration for the Literacy & Learning Symposium 2023 and registration is now live. Register Now! It’s been a...
Learners Stepping Out of the Shadows
There has been a recurring theme popping up over and over for me—the importance of story. Stories are a way of sharing knowledge, truth, laughter, pain, and so much more. I...
Adult Learners and a New Place to Find Them
Location, location, location! Attracting adult learners can seem like a daunting task, but you know promoting your programs in the right locations can make a world of...
Let’s Talk Marketing
Marketing has been a topic that has come up a few times with CALPs in my region this fall. One of the strengths of our system is that we are all interested in building...
Holding Safer Spaces for Adult Learners
This week's guest blog comes to you from Brenda Barritt, Project Lead - "Holding Safer Spaces" Professional Development Pilot. As we change over our calendars and get used to...
The Importance of Providing Safety, Kindness and Comfort
As the fires rage in Northern Alberta the memories, emotions, thoughts and feelings find their way back to my heart and mind. When the fires were burning in our neighbouring...
Leadership = CARE for others & yourself!
Leadership = CARE for others & yourself! Leadership is a topic that regularly captures my attention. In fact, when I have some spare time I am often drawn to books, TED...
Connections
I am very fortunate to have been spending time with elders from many different nations and communities. I have been hearing many elders speak about connections - connections...
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...
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...
GED or not GED? THAT is the question.
GED officially stands for General Education Development, but most of us know it as the General (or high school) Equivalency Diploma. It is a program that has been around for...