In this workshop, participants consider the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in a gender-inclusive classroom. It will explore the differences between sex and gender and focus heavily on the...

This workshop is for participants who want to develop or enhance their ability to create lesson plans using the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB). By the end of the workshop, participants will be familiar...

Based on ATESL Best Practices for Adult ESL and LINC Programming in Alberta, this workshop explores principles and strategies for teaching speaking. Participants will deepen their understanding of the...

In this workshop, participants will explore principles and strategies for teaching reading to English language learners. Using the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), they will gain familarity with a wide...

In this workshop, participants will explore principles and strategies for teaching writing to English language learners. Using the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), they will discover useful resources,...

In this workshop, participants will explore four strategies for adapting instruction to multi-level classes and discover two types of classroom activities that work particularly well in multi-level classrooms....

Through this workshop, participants will learn how to recognize ESL literacy learners, distinguish between the different levels of ESL literacy as defined by the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), explore...

November is Financial Literacy Month.  This year marks the 10th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month. It is also a challenging time for many Canadians who may be struggling financially due to the...

Professional Development Advisory Committee (PDAC) PDAC provides a formal, ongoing platform for stakeholders involved in the development and/or delivery of literacy and foundational learning to come together...

ABC Life Literacy recently announced the winner of the Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award. We were pleased to see an honourable mention for the Calgary Immigrant Women's...

Since September 30, 2021 was the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada and is also Orange Shirt Day, CLN wanted to recognize the significance of the day. We had Elder Dr. Mary Omeasso-Moonias...

ABC Life Literacy is excited to announce that the submission period for the LIA is now open! This award is presented to Canadian organizations offering a unique and innovative adult or adult-integrated...

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...

WOW! Summer is right around the corner……. I have started to hear Alice Cooper’s Schools Out for Summer playing in my head. No more hiding my age!  On a more serious note, as the first year of...

Well……That’s a wrap! Where did you go summer? Welcome Back! I hope you had some tranquil time, because you deserve it. The more time I spend in the CALP system, the more I realize how tough the...

Thank you to those that attended CLN’s 35th Annual General Meeting virtually on September 28th. Please share with us in welcoming our Board for the 2022-2023 year:                       ...

Jane Brenner is the Executive Director of the Taber & District Community Adult Learning Association, and was the lead on a Learner Support Services pilot project. Follow Jane and the team of southern...

Assessing the needs of your community doesn't necessarily need to involve hosting a large, complicated or expensive focus group. Conducting informal interviews or meetings with other community organizations...

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,...

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...