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This website has been created as a series of easy-to-use assessment tools to help adult learners improve their writing skills for use at home, in the community, and in the workplace. Developed by researchers at Bow Valley College as a follow-up to the adult reading assessment tool Read Forward, published in 2011, Write Forward features information and reflections about their research, thinking and development throughout the project.
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)
Website | Posted: May 23, 2013 | 
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
The Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers is a community agency that seeks to assist immigrants and refugees in achieving full participation in the community as well as contributing their experiences and skills to strengthening and enriching the lives of all Canadians. This vision is pursued through a wide range of programs and services that include English as a Second Language (ESL), employment services, settlement and personal counselling, community development, advocacy and education.
Ottawa issues Call for Proposals for projects led and inspired by seniors
Headline News | Posted: May 23, 2013 | 
Category: Learning
The federal government is seeking applications for projects that will help seniors use their leadership abilities, energy and skills to continue to make a difference in their communities through the New Horizons for Seniors Program. The deadline for applications is July 5, 2013, in all provinces and territories except Quebec, where the process will close on September 6, 2013, to coincide with a provincial call for proposals.
Second Chance [Video - 1:28] by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) (2011)
Library | Posted: May 23, 2013
This video, prepared by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), focuses on a man who got a second chance at life after alcohol and drug addiction cost him everything.
Student achievement: What should we really be measuring? - Lessons in Learning – October 13, 2005 by Canadian Council on Learning (CCL) (2005)
Library | Posted: May 23, 2013
The question of how much and how well children are learning in school is a concern for parents, students, employers, and the general public. The authors of this article look at three critical measures of success: student achievement in the core areas of language, mathematics and science; the disparity of student achievement among different socioeconomic groups; and high-school dropout rates.
Numeracy Research: Proposed numeracy framework - Interview with Katherine Clarke-Nolan, Policy analyst, OLES [Audio – 2:15]how old is he by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) (2011)
Library | Posted: May 22, 2013
This is the seventh part of a podcast series developed by the Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES), part of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), to provide information about a research project that will help to update the numeracy element of the Essential Skills framework.
My Journey to the Learning Centre by Gordon Hope (2010)
Library | Posted: May 22, 2013
Located in a small community southwest of Montreal in Quebec, the Huntingdon Learning Centre is a nonprofit organization that offers workshops, in both French and English, in basic reading, writing and mathematics. It also offers courses in both English and French as a second language for newcomers to the area.
Financial literacy a life skill – Melanie Buffel, Family Services of Greater Vancouver, BC [Video – 1:56] by Social and Enterprise Development Innovations (SEDI) (2009)
Library | Posted: May 22, 2013
Social and Enterprise Development Innovations (SEDI), founded in 1986, is a nonprofit organization that helps low-income earners gain economic independence through financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and asset building.
Technology Planning Roadmap by AlphaPlus (2012)
Library | Posted: May 21, 2013
This roadmap is designed to help adult literacy organizations make the best use of the technology they already have, and to plan for their future needs.
Health and Literacy by Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador (2012)
Library | Posted: May 21, 2013
In this fact sheet, part of a series prepared by Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador, the authors point out that many adults lack adequate health literacy skills.
Ontario Government offering more support to students who study and train in French
Headline News | Posted: May 17, 2013 |
Category: Learning
Premier Kathleen Wynne visited the University of Ottawa recently where she announced new support that will help more francophone students study in French in the field of their choice. Starting in 2013-14, Ontario's francophone students who travel a minimum of 80 kilometres to attend full-time studies in French will qualify for the Ontario Distance Grant, no matter where they live in the province.
Manitoba introduces legislation that would protect international students
Headline News | Posted: May 17, 2013 |
Category: Learning
The legislation introduced in Manitoba would regulate all education providers that intend to recruit and enrol international students, enhancing the province's reputation as a destination of choice for study by students from around the world, Advanced Education and Literacy Minister Erin Selby has announced.
The SCALES Essential Skills Workshop Facilitator’s Guide by CONNECT Strategic Alliances (2012)
Library | Posted: May 17, 2013
This guide is one of the resources developed through the SCALES (Supporting the Canadian Advancement of Literacy and Essential Skills) project, undertaken by CONNECT Strategic Alliances, representing Ontario’s 24 publicly funded colleges.
It's Never Too Late [Video - 1:34 ] by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) (2011)
Library | Posted: May 17, 2013
This video focuses on a woman who trained for a new, more rewarding job after an injury forced her out of the old one. She had worked for years in the stockroom of a bookstore but, after an injury, wasn’t able to return to the heavy lifting required in her old job.
Self-Assessment – Construction Workers’ Workbook by SkillPlan and Construction Sector Council (CSC) (2007)
Library | Posted: May 16, 2013
This Essential Skills tool is for tradespeople, apprentices, and people interested in construction careers who want to assess their current Essential Skills and their readiness for technical training.
What literacy means to me: A personal story from Frontier College
Headline News | Posted: May 16, 2013 |
Category: Learning
"The dictionary definition says Literacy means to be able to read, write and comprehend. But to me it means much more. It means the confidence to express my thoughts, feelings and ideas and to socialize with people." - Story from Frontier College
Accredited online course on health literacy available to everyone
Headline News | Posted: May 16, 2013 |
Category: Learning
This module was a collaboration between the Canadian Medical Association and Professional Development and Conferencing Services of Memorial University, in conjunction with subject-matter experts from The Centre for Literacy.
ABC would like your input - Survey on Family Literacy Resources for New Parents
Headline News | Posted: May 16, 2013 |
Category: Learning
Please take a few minutes to fill out this short feedback survey regarding ABC Life Literacy Canada's and Natrel Baboo's joint project: Family Literacy Resources for New Parents. The survey must be completed before 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, May 24, 2013, for your chance to win a Family Literacy Day prize pack.
Literacy Nova Scotia ensures everyone has a chance to learn
Headline News | Posted: May 13, 2013 |
Category: Learning
Walking along the street, you could pass by someone and never realize they struggle with literacy.
Literacy Nova Scotia Executive Director Jayne Hunter says four in 10 adults in Nova Scotia have real challenges with literacy. Literacy Nova Scotia is located in Forrester Hall on Nova Scotia Community College’s Truro campus. For more information, please call (902) 897-2444, visit www.ns.literacy.ca, or find them on Facebook and Twitter.
Expanding Roads to Employment - Advanced Workshop (June 12, 2013 - June 13, 2013)
Event | Posted: May 13, 2013
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills Society is offering the advanced workshop "Analysing workplace tasks to enhance classroom practice," in Red Deer, Alberta.
Expanding Roads to Employment Linking Workplace Essential Skills to the ESL Classroom (May 16, 2013)
Event | Posted: May 13, 2013
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills Society is offering the introductory workshop "Using the Workplace Essential Skills Framework" with the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) in Edmonton on May 16. A special invitation to PD training and a workshop opportunity for professionals working with immigrants.
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