Strategic Conversations:
A Community Learning Network Zine
Strategic Conversations:
A Community Learning Network Zine
A Community Learning Network Zine
Developed for CALP Staff by CALP Staff
Format: A zine (pronounced "zeen") is a small, self-published, often non-commercial booklet or magazine created by one or a small group of people, usually featuring a specialized or unconventional subject matter.
Theme: The components of the assessment process often referred to as first steps, intake, and/or initial assessment.
Threads: Getting to know learners, planning for learning and building relationships with adult learners.
The Strategic Conversations resource will help CALP staff understand:
- adults as learners
- active listening
- first meetings
- establishing trust
- ongoing assessment
- onformal intake processes








