Introduction to Family Literacy (Sexsmith 2017)

Pat Halewich (Community Learning Network)

2017-03-13 9:00am - 2017-03-14 4:00pm

CALP Training

Location: 9802 - 103 Street, Sexsmith, AB

Region(s): North

Registration for this training is now closed.

Introduction to Family Literacy

Trainer: Centre for Family Literacy Trainer

Dates: March 13 & 14, 2017

Times: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (both days)

Introduction to Family Literacy is a certificate training developed by the Centre for Family Literacy. This 2-day training provides participants with a basic understanding of the role of literacy in the life of children, their parents and the community. Topics that will be explored include the following:

A short history of literacy
How literacy is perceived today
Adult literacy
Family Literacy
The role of oral language in children’s literacy development
Emergent (early) literacy development
The role of environmental print in emergent literacy development
Parental role in emergent literacy development

The training provides participants with many opportunities to be actively involved in examining and developing strategies to support family literacy activities.

Fees (includes materials, snacks and lunch):

CALP staff, First Nations Colleges and CCI staff: $75.00
Other Organizations: $150.00

Registration Deadline: February 27, 2017 (A minimum of 8 people is required to run this training.)

Note: Pre-registration is required; space will not be reserved without payment. To register, please complete the online registration form and submit payment by credit card.

For more information, contact:

Tanis Harms, Regional Support Staff
north@calp.ca
780-882-3388

Cancellations and Refund Policy:

Cancellations up to two weeks prior to the event are eligible for a full refund.

Cancellations later than two weeks prior to the event are eligible for a credit to be applied to another training opportunity coordinated by the Community Learning Network within the current fiscal period (July 1st to June 30th).