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  1. Families Just Want to Have FUN! Party Activities

    https://calp.ca/resources/tag/families-just-want-to-have-fun-party-activities.htm
    Developed by the Centre for Family Literacy, tip sheet for families with various ideas for party activities to support literacy development (printable PDF).

  2. Where to Look for Learners

    https://calp.ca/e-learning/?id=596
    While trying to reach new learners can feel intimidating, it can be a lot easier than many people make it. Most CALP staff will agree that when you have programs that properly serve your community needs,...

  3. Creating Authentic Materials and Activities for the Adult Literacy Classroom

    https://calp.ca/resources/tag/creating-authentic-materials-and-activities-for-the-adult-literacy-classroom.htm
    This is a guide to using and creating authentic materials for adult literacy learners. The practices shared come out of a 5-year research study by the National Centre for the Study of Adult Learning and...

  4. Ways to Assess Learning

    https://calp.ca/e-learning/?id=710
    There are many different methods and approaches to assessment. Consider using a few different assessment methods to gather the most detailed picture of the learner’s unique needs and goals. Here are...

  5. Planning: Assessing Your Organization’s Volunteer Needs

    https://calp.ca/e-learning/?id=773
    Have you come into an organization that already has volunteers? Perhaps you have been directed to engage volunteers or maybe you’ve never worked with volunteers and think now is the perfect time! To...

  6. Screening and Selection: Application Forms

    https://calp.ca/e-learning/?id=781
    Application Forms – a well-designed form can gather information that will help guide your pre-screen and interview – and there are many out there, so don’t re-invent the wheel!  Examples...

  7. About the Author

    https://calp.ca/e-learning/?id=872
    Meet Allan Allan Quigley has a long history of working in the literacy field. He has written this Guide to share his knowledge and insights with the hopes it can help others working to Build Literacy. Allan...

  8. The Never-Fail Method in a Nutshell

    https://calp.ca/e-learning/?id=958
    I developed this method of teaching writing while I was an instructor in a developmental education program for adults. There was a wide range of learner levels in the program, ranging from people who could...

  9. Keeping the Flow of Writing Going

    https://calp.ca/e-learning/?id=998
    I go to great lengths to protect the time and space I set aside for writing, to keep it free from distractions, in an atmosphere where everyone is working at the same tasks. If I’m working with a single...

  10. Skills for Learning Panel Summary Notes (Sept 2024)

    https://calp.ca/resources/tag/skills-for-learning-panel-summary-notes-sept-2024.htm
    CLN hosted a guest panel on September 12, 2024 to explore how CALP-funded organizations are currently using ‘Skills for Learning’ instruction to support adult learning. Panelists shared strategies,...

  11. ABC's for Parents

    https://calp.ca/resources/tag/abcs-for-parents.htm
    Developed by the Centre for Family Literacy, this tip sheet for families gives a tip for how you can support literacy development with your children for each letter in the alphabet (printable PDF).

  12. Resource Manual for Teachers of Struggling English Language Learners

    https://calp.ca/resources/tag/resource-manual-for-teachers-of-struggling-english-language-learners.htm
    A Calgary Immigrant Women's Association paper on Struggling low level English learners. (Text heavy) Touches on diagnosis and supports, including Learning difficiencies and environmental factors. For...

  13. Centre for Public Legal Education of Alberta

    https://calp.ca/resources/tag/centre-for-public-legal-education-of-alberta.htm
    Includes information regarding employment (for Boards) and operations (for CALP staff).

  14. First Steps: A Resource Handbook on Oral Language and Literacy Development for Caregivers (2003) by Ruth Hayden, Ph.D. & Maureen Sanders, M.Ed.

    https://calp.ca/resources/tag/first-steps-a-resource-handbook-on-oral-language-and-literacy-development-for-caregivers-2003-by-ruth-hayden-phd-maureen-sanders-med.htm
    This handbook was developed by the Centre for Family Literacy. Caregivers have a great influence on what and how the children in their care learn. This handbook provides many resources to assist in increasing...

  15. Helping Families Learn is Everyone’s Business: A Practitioners’ Guide to Family Literacy in the Workplace

    https://calp.ca/resources/tag/helping-families-learn-is-everyones-business-a-practitioners-guide-to-family-literacy-in-the-workplace.htm
    Developed by the Centre for Family Literacy, this guide is intended to assist literacy organizations in considering and implementing family-based programs in the workplace. It describes a process to enable...

  16. Helping Families Learn is Everyone’s Business: An Employers’ Guide to Family Literacy in the Workplace

    https://calp.ca/resources/tag/helping-families-learn-is-everyones-business-an-employers-guide-to-family-literacy-in-the-workplace.htm
    Developed by the Centre for Family Literacy. In this guide you’ll find additional information on why implementing family literacy in your workplace makes sense. There are examples of programs that have...

  17. Dollars & $ense: Financial Literacy Course Curriculum Manual

    https://calp.ca/resources/tag/dollars-ense-financial-literacy-course-curriculum-manual.htm
    Developed by the Centre for Family Literacy. This curriculum manual is intended for facilitator or instructor use only - not for the students. Topics were chosen based on common questions raised by adult...

  18. Answers May Vary Research Report (2014)

    https://calp.ca/resources/tag/answers-may-vary-research-report-2014.htm
    Answers May Vary Research Report (2014) Belle Auld Purpose of research: What literacy resources, activities, and strategies are appropriate for tutors to use with adult literacy learners who have developmental...

  19. Getting Started... Literacy and Language Links

    https://calp.ca/resources/tag/getting-started-literacy-and-language-links.htm
    Developed by the Centre for Family Literacy, tip sheet on literacy and language deveopment from early childhood (printable handout).

  20. Tips for Sharing Books

    https://calp.ca/resources/tag/tips-for-sharing-books.htm
    Developed by the Centre for Family Literacy, parent tip sheet about helping children to become actively engaged in books (printable PDF).