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  1. EAL Practitioners Study Group on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (3 of 4)

    https://calp.ca/events/eal-practitioners-study-group-on-the-canadian-language-benchmarks-3-of-4.htm
    Would you like to increase your understanding of the Canadian Language Benchmarks and learn how the CLB can support your teaching?  Would you like to connect with other EAL instructors and tutors?  Join...

  2. Pearls of Wisdom from the Field

    https://calp.ca/newsletters/calp-connections-april-2017.htm#article-718
    I think my biggest learning so far as a facilitator is that you need to work to become a member of the community you are working in. As those connections and relationships are fostered, the opportunities...

  3. Literacy Lost: Canada’s basic skills shortfall

    https://calp.ca/resources/literacy-lost-canadas-basic-skills-shortfall.htm
    People (even young people) tend to lose skills as they age, not through the aging process, but through lack of use. Up to 60% of Canadian employees experience skill mismatches, meaning they have either...

  4. Frantic Free: How to Calm Down, Lighten Up and Reduce Stress with Patricia Morgan

    https://calp.ca/events/frantic-free-how-to-calm-down-lighten-up-and-reduce-stress-with-patricia-morgan.htm
    Frantic Free: How to Calm Down, Lighten Up and Reduce Stress with Patricia MorganAugust 27, 1-2 pm MDT This upbeat and practical ‘how to’ session is based on Morgan’s Canadian Best selling micro-book, Frantic...

  5. 2020 Council of the Federation Literacy Award Nominations Open!

    https://calp.ca/newsletters/calp-connections-april-2020.htm#article-1143
    The Council of the Federation Literacy Award was created in 2004 by Canada's Premiers to recognize literacy achievements in every province and territory. The award recognizes one Canadian organization...

  6. Inclusive Learning Spaces for the LGBTQ2S+ Community

    https://calp.ca/blog/inclusive-learning-spaces-for-the-lgbtq2s-community.htm
    This week's guest blog comes to you from the CALP Team at Alberta Advanced Education: Interview with Brenda Barritt on inclusive learning spaces for the LGBTQ2S+ community. Brenda Barritt is the former...

  7. Psychological First Aid Training for CALPs

    https://calp.ca/newsletters/calp-connections-september-2019.htm#article-1106
    As you may remember in the May 2019 CALP Connections we announced a grant we received from the Advanced Learning and Community Partnerships Division of Alberta Advanced Education to support training for...

  8. Indigenous Learning - Creating Safer Spaces Coming Soon!

    https://calp.ca/newsletters/calp-connections-march-2019.htm#article-1080
    We are delighted to announce the Indigenous Learning: Creating Safer Spaces workshop is being held on May 15 in Lac La Biche and on May 30 in Lethbridge. This workshop explores the issue of culture and...

  9. Read-On Professional Development

    https://calp.ca/events/read-on-professional-development.htm
    You are invited to join Read-On staff and volunteers for an afternoon of training.  Alalan Johnson from Alberta Routes will be facilitating two workshops.  Strategies for Teaching Reading - 1:00PM-3:00PM...

  10. Volunteer Screening: Finding the Right Fit Makes All the Difference

    https://calp.ca/blog/volunteer-screening-finding-the-right-fit-makes-all-the-difference.htm
    This week, we are pleased to feature a guest blogger. The blog has been submitted by Volunteer Alberta, with an introduction from Monica Doherty, Volunteer Coordinator from Centre for Family Literacy.  Volunteers...

  11. Introducing the 2016-17 CLN Board of Directors

    https://calp.ca/newsletters/calp-connections-october-2016.htm#article-524
    On September 26th, 2016, the Community Learning Network held our 29th Annual General Meeting. During the AGM, the membership elected the Board of Directors for the 2016-17 year. The CLN Board includes: Brenda...

  12. "Pink Shirt Day" from an Indigenous Perspective

    https://calp.ca/blog/pink-shirt-day-2025-02-21
    "Pink Shirt Day" from an Indigenous Perspective Faye Beauchamp, Indigenous Liaison Tansi everyone! I hope you are all doing well, keeping warm and that you were able to spend Valentine's Day and Family...

  13. Physical

    https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-digital/language/physical
    Physical This is the language related to gestures - what you do to interact with digital devices such as clicking, tapping, or swiping. Physical language related to devices can be confusing, but there...

  14. National Volunteer Week Enhancement Funding

    https://calp.ca/newsletters/calp-connections-march-2021.htm#article-1210
    National Volunteer Week (NVW) is April 18-24, 2021. This year’s theme is, “The Value of One. The Power of Many.” Every April, Volunteer Canada leads the National Volunteer Week (NVW) celebration....

  15. CALP Tutor Training (Bellevue 2024)

    https://calp.ca/events/calp-tutor-training-bellevue-2024.htm
    Join Alberta Routes and CLN for a collaborative tutor training workshop.  CALP Tutor Training explores the core content a volunteer tutor needs to begin supporting an adult Albertan with basic speaking,...

  16. CALP Connections: September 2018

    https://calp.ca/newsletters/calp-connections-september-2018.htm
    Welcome back to the 2018/19 CALP year which will surely be filled with inspiration, innovation, meaningful connections and fulfillment! I hope you all had a break and a chance to recharge. On this, my...

  17. Bonnie's Book Clubs

    https://calp.ca/blog/bonnies-book-clubs.htm
    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 I know that she has been facilitating...

  18. Celebrating Outstanding Contributions in Literacy and Learning

    https://calp.ca/newsletters/calp-connections-october-2017.htm#article-824
    In conjunction with last week's Symposium in Edmonton, over 225 people came together to celebrate the accomplishments of literacy and learning practitioners at our annual Awards Banquet. We were...

  19. Speaking (or writing) Plainly

    https://calp.ca/blog/speaking-or-writing-plainly.htm
    Speaking plainly is something we are born doing. Even a baby’s cry is usually a clear indicator that something’s up and parents learn pretty quickly what that is just by listening carefully. Young...

  20. The Case for a National Literacy Strategy

    https://calp.ca/blog/the-case-for-a-national-literacy-strategy-2025-09-05
    The Case for a National Literacy Strategy  CLN is committed to collectively strengthening literacy in Alberta and across Canada. We are pleased to be one of the 65 organizations that have endorsed the...