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Maximizing Learner Support Service Connections
https://calp.ca/blog/maximizing-learner-support-service-connections.htmMaximizing Learner Support Service Connections Prepare! Understand how Learner Support Services are defined in the CALP Guidelines: “Grant recipients provide Learner Support Services to assist...
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Learner Support Services: Transitioning learners to post-secondary education
https://calp.ca/blog/learner-support-services-transitioning-learners-to-post-secondary-education.htmCongratulations, you did it! Your learner has progressed through your CALP program and is ready to transition into further learning! So now what? Your program ROCKS and your learner is thrilled with their...
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The Brain Story and How it Relates to the Intake of Adult Foundational Literacy Learners
https://calp.ca/blog/the-brain-story-and-how-it-relates-to-the-intake-of-adult-foundational-literacy-learners.htmLike recounting a book to a good friend but only having read the last 3 chapters, we cannot discount the importance of the neurological, genetic and behavioral effects trauma has had on an adult learner. I...
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Terms of Use
https://calp.ca/terms-of-use.htmlTerms of Use Effective Date: March 1, 2025 This website is operated by Community Learning Network (CLN). The terms “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Community Learning Network. The use of our...
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CALP Connections: May 2025
https://calp.ca/blog/calp-connections-may-2025-2025-04-01CALP Connections: May 2025 Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities, Symposium Update, Call for Outstanding Contribution Award Nominations, and more... Upcoming PDSymposium Survey and EvaluationsYears...
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A Learning Mashup
https://calp.ca/blog/a-learning-mashup.htmAre you familiar with a mashup? Like me, you've probably heard one (or more) without knowing they have an official title. According to Wikipedia, "a mashup is a creative work, usually a song, created...
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East Regional Gathering (St. Paul)
https://calp.ca/events/east-regional-gathering-st-paul.htmYou’re invited to join us for a day of connection, collaboration, and creativity at the upcoming East Regional Gathering. Whether you are brand new to CALP or a familiar face in the region, this event...
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Staff Picks: CALP Course Development (How to)
https://calp.ca/events/staff-picks-calp-course-development-how-to.htmAll CALPs develop and deliver programs in their communities. But how do they know what to deliver? How do you determine just what is right for your community, while making your funding go farther? CALP...
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Navigating the GED Waters with a Learner
https://calp.ca/blog/navigating-the-ged-waters-with-a-learner.htmMany CALPs have likely had at least one person in their community identify that they would like to get their GED. In fact, this can be a relatively easy way for a learner to acknowledge they have some...
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Planning for Assessment
https://calp.ca/blog/planning-for-assessment.htm* Please note that this blog has been updated since it's original post. From the first moment they enter our office, and until the day they leave, CALP staff work with learners to help them achieve their...
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Bridging existing learners to Foundational Learning
https://calp.ca/blog/bridging-existing-learners-to-foundational-learning.htmThis year I have spent time exploring the idea of learner recruitment with CALPs in the South region. To begin we relied heavily on the Learner Support Services eLearning specifically the section on ‘Where...
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Learner-Centred Assessment Tips and Tools
https://calp.ca/blog/learner-centred-assessment-tips-and-tools.htmAssessment is a word that can instill fear in the best of us – learner and practitioner alike. The truth is, assessment is simply a way of finding out what a learner knows so we can choose the next steps...
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CLN Regional Support Staff
https://calp.ca/cln-regional-support-staff.htmlMeet Your Regional Support Staff The Regional Support Network is responsible for: Providing leadership, support and resources to Community Adult Learning Programs Promoting, facilitating and providing...
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Voices from the Field: Rochelle Galeski - Trauma Informed Practice and Adult Literacy
https://calp.ca/blog/voices-from-the-field-rochelle-galeski-trauma-informed-practice-and-adult-literacy.htmCALP 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 varied and diverse personal and...
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Helping Students Learn Math – Three Keys: Goals; Current Level and Mindset
https://calp.ca/blog/helping-students-learn-math-three-keys-goals-current-level-and-mindset.htm*Please note: this article was originally published in the Rural Routes Winter 2022 newsletter Math comes up again and again as a challenging subject to learn. To help a tutor solve the puzzle of how...
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Learning Disability or Learning Opportunity?
https://calp.ca/blog/learning-disability-or-learning-opportunity.htmLearning disability. Two words that strike terror into every literacy practitioner’s soul. Thinking back to my early days as a Literacy Coordinator I can still remember that sinking feeling. A flood...
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Learner Engagement: The Missing Link
https://calp.ca/blog/learner-engagement-the-missing-link.htmThis week we are pleased to feature a guest blogger. The blog has been submitted by Monica Sczyrba-Davis, Executive Director, Pincher Creek Community Adult Learning Program. The Way It Is: We have some...
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What is my Approach to Reading?
https://calp.ca/blog/what-is-my-approach-to-reading.htmAs I have met with CALP adult literacy practitioners from around the province, I have noticed a few different approaches they use to teach reading. Some practitioners focus first on the relationship with...
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Culture of Collaboration
https://calp.ca/blog/culture-of-collaboration.htmThinking of ways to improve your CALP’s reach in the community? Want to make the best use of your resources – human and capital? Consider hosting a community event with support through the Culture...
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Elements of a Strong Adult Literacy Program
https://calp.ca/blog/elements-of-a-strong-adult-literacy-program.htmAs CALP providers, one of our main roles is to support adult literacy learners. Adult literacy learners in CALP are adults who are generally born in Canada and need to improve their reading and/or writing...