Literacy & Learning Symposium 2025 Call for Presenters
The Literacy & Learning Symposium Planning Committee is now accepting proposals from presenters with knowledge, skills and wisdom to share. Our goal is to create a program that includes a variety of relevant, high quality, engaging learning sessions to engage, strengthen and support the CALP system.
We are building a program that will include breakout sessions on Wednesday, April 30 between 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. as well as on Thursday, May 1 between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in-person in Edmonton.
To be considered, sessions must be engaging learning formats and must have clear learning objectives. Session participants should walk away with knowledge of a tool, strategy or approach that will enhance their ability to support learners. Participants should also come away from these sessions with a clear understanding of the relevance of the session topic to their work, as well as information on how and where to access additional resources and supports.
Our Symposium 2025 Theme is: “Making Waves”
We are seeking presentations with a focus on --
- waves of imagination
- waves of inspiration
- waves of insight
- waves of innovation
- waves of impact
- waves of possibilities
Symposium threads will include:
- Basic Digital Skills
- English Language Learning
- Foundational Learners and Learning
- Numeracy Skills for Learning
- Skills for Success
- Community Capacity Building
- Financial Literacy
- Learner Support Services
- Learning Activities
- Newcomer Supports for English Language Learners
- Tutoring for English Language Learners (ELL)
- Tutoring in Literacy and Foundational Learning (LFL)
- Workplace Literacy
- Digital Technology, Tools and Resources
- Facilitation Skills
- Inclusion, Diversity and Safer Spaces
- Indigenous, Metis and/or Inuit Learning and Learners
- Instructional Strategies
- Learner-centred Assessment
- Learning Disabilities
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Tutor Training
- Community Partnerships and Engagement
- Human Resources
- Marketing and Social Media
- Needs Assessment and/or Evaluation
- Regional Stewardship and Post-Secondary Connections
- Strategic Planning Succession Planning
- Volunteer Recruitment and Retention
To be considered, sessions must be engaging learning formats and must have clear learning objectives. Session participants should walk away with knowledge of a tool, strategy or tactic that will enhance their ability to support learners. Participants should also come away from these sessions with a clear understanding of the relevance of the session topic to their work, as well as information on how and where to access additional resources and supports.
Presenters will be asked to answer three questions to identify the session's learning objectives:
The answers provided will be included in the published program information to help our Symposium attendees choose the sessions that will meet their individual professional learning needs.
To submit your proposal, please complete the online form at: https://calp.ca/submissions/call-for-presenters-literacy-and-learning-symposium-2025
Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
Questions?
Please contact Pat Halewich, PD & Events Specialist, Community Learning Network
Email: pdevents@calp.ca
Please help circulate the Call for Presenters within your networks!