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Council of the Federation Literacy Award - DEADLINEhttps://calp.ca/newsletters/calp-connections-april-2017.htm#article-731
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 outstanding achievement,...
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Learner-Centred Assessment Tips and Toolshttps://calp.ca/blog/learner-centred-assessment-tips-and-tools.htm
Assessment 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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GED or not GED? THAT is the question.https://calp.ca/blog/ged-or-not-ged-that-is-the-question.htm
GED officially stands for General Education Development, but most of us know it as the General (or high school) Equivalency Diploma. It is a program that has been around for decades, and demand for it...
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Rockin' and Roll-in Family Literacy Program Kitshttps://calp.ca/blog/rockin-and-roll-in-family-literacy-program-kits.htm
What is a Rockin’ and Roll-in Family Literacy Program Kit? A Family Literacy Program Kit is a convenient and containable package where supplies for family literacy programs and events can be stored...
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Learning Disability or Learning Opportunity?https://calp.ca/blog/learning-disability-or-learning-opportunity.htm
Learning 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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PDAC from a CALP Perspectivehttps://calp.ca/blog/pdac-from-a-calp-perspective.htm
Earlier this month, Advanced Education posted a call for an Expression of Interest to join the Professional Development Advisory Committee - PDAC. (Missed the post? You can read it here.) I've had the...
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Planning: Clear Information and Communicationhttps://calp.ca/e-learning/?id=776
How you can make it as clear as possible! (Other Stuff that Helps): Check the many examples of Job Descriptions and Templates Tri-Community Adult and Literacy Learning Association (TriCALA) Hinton...
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Introducing the 2016-17 CLN Board of Directorshttps://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...
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CLN Executive and Directorshttps://calp.ca/newsletters/calp-connections-october-2017.htm#article-829
Karen Plourde, ChairSlave Lake Adult Education Committee Doray Veno, Vice ChairHanna Learning Centre Jackie Peterson, TreasurerNewell Further Education Lil Radley, SecretaryRead On Adult Literacy Program...
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www.AdultLearningAlberta.ca is LIVEhttps://calp.ca/newsletters/calp-connections-march-2021.htm#article-1214
Have you seen www.adultlearningalberta.ca yet? We have launched a new website to: to extend the reach of CALPs and to increase access to relevant CALP learning opportunities for adult learners. to...
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Let's stand up for Equality, Justice and Human Dignityhttps://calp.ca/newsletters/calp-connections-december-2018.htm#article-1055
Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10 – the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, Human Rights Day marks the...
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2018 Literacy and Learning Awards Banquethttps://calp.ca/newsletters/calp-connections-october-2018.htm#article-1043
CLN was delighted to host the annual Literacy and Learning Awards Banquet on Thursday, September 27th, in conjunction with the 2018 Symposium, to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments in community-based...
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Volunteer Screening: Finding the Right Fit Makes All the Differencehttps://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...
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CALP Connections: October 2019https://calp.ca/newsletters/calp-connections-october-2019.htm
Community Learning Network's 2019-20 Board of Directors Thank you to everyone who joined us for CLN's 32nd Annual General Meeting at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Edmonton on September 24th. We are pleased...
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3. The Liberal Approach: Culture & Critical Thinkinghttps://calp.ca/e-learning/?id=859
Cultural knowledge and critical thinking skills have long been seen as being at the centre of our western culture and democracy. A liberal education has long been assumed to be what is meant when someone...
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Rural Routes Workshop:Teaching Multi-Levels Classes (Valleyview)https://calp.ca/events/rural-routes-workshopteaching-multi-levels-classes-valleyview.htm
Description: In this 2 to 3 hour workshop, participants will explore four strategies for adapting instruction to multi-level classes and discover two classroom activities that work particularly well in...
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Strategies for Teaching Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writinghttps://calp.ca/events/strategies-for-teaching-listening-speaking-reading-and-writing.htm
The workshop is free. Location:Grande Prairie Council for Lifelong Learning Society9625 Prairie RoadGrande Prairie, AB, T8V6G5 Register with: Crystal Nedohin Fowler, EAL/ELL/IELTS Program ManagerCrystal.nedohin-fowler@gppsd.ab.caPhone:...
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Strategies for Teaching Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writinghttps://calp.ca/events/strategies-for-teaching-speaking-listening-reading-amp-writing.htm
This workshop is free. Description Based on ATESL Best Practices for Adult ESL and LINC Programming in Alberta, this workshop explores principles and strategies for teaching speaking, listening,...
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Rural Routes Training Event: ESL Tutor Training/ESL Games/Workplace English and more!https://calp.ca/events/rural-routes-training-event-esl-tutor-trainingesl-gamesworkplace-english-and-more.htm
Blue Heron Support Services is hosting a two day Rural Routes learning event! DAY ONE Tuesday, November 7th ESL Tutor Training (9am-12pm) Lunch (12pm-1pm) ESL Tool Kit of Educational Games and Activities...
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Connecting Learners to the Workplace (Stettler 2017)https://calp.ca/events/connecting-learners-to-the-workplace-stettler-2017.htm
Registration for this training is now closed. Connecting Learners to the Workplace – materials and more Presented by Alberta Workforce Essential Skills (AWES) Trainer: Sue Oguchi Audience: For...