Train-the-Trainer Events

To meet the growing demand for practitioner training in Foundations in Family Literacy, the Centre for Family Literacy and the National Steering Committee for Foundations in Family Literacy are pleased to announce that two Train-the-Trainer events will take place in 2008. This training is made possible by a grant from the Office of Literacy and Essential Skills, HRSDC.

Dates and Locations
Vancouver: April 27 to 30, 2008
Ottawa: October 17 to 20, 2008

Criteria for Participation
Individuals will be selected to participate in Foundations in Family Literacy Training for Trainers based upon criteria established to ensure the high level of expertise and skills that will be required to deliver Foundations in Family Literacy training to practitioners across the country.

Eligibility for participation in this Train-the-Trainer workshop include:

• Successful completion of Foundational Training in Family Literacy (or equivalent, as determined by the Selection Committee)
• Previous experience as a trainer and/or group facilitator
• Capacity and willingness to deliver practitioner training in Foundations in Family Literacy

How to Apply
To apply to attend either workshop, please send the following:

• A current resume, including where and when you completed Foundational Training in Family Literacy; if you have not taken Foundational Training provide a detailed statement about why you believe you would qualify to participate in this training opportunity, including related qualifications.
• A 300 word statement explaining your interest in taking this training and how you will use it
• Names of two references who can address your capacity and experience as a trainer/facilitator

Candidates should submit their applications by e-mail to Maureen_Sanders@famlit.ca by the following deadlines:

• January 15, 2008, for the Vancouver workshop
• June 15, 2008 for the Ottawa workshop

Applicants will be notified of their status within three weeks of receipt of their application.

Cost of Training
All training costs, including accommodations and two meals a day (breakfast and lunch), will be covered for successful applicants.

Transportation expenses, including airfare to and from Vancouver or Ottawa, are the responsibility of the participant and/or her or his organization.

For further information on this training opportunity, please contact one of the following:

Project Coordinators:

Maureen Sanders Maureen_Sanders@famlit.ca Ph: (780) 421-7323

Janet Shively meadow@pchg.net Ph: (902) 485-1635

Project Steering Committee:

Judy Baker judy.baker@gov.mb.ca	Penny Jensen pdjensen@shaw.ca
Leona Gadsby lgadsby@2010legaciesnow.com	Fiona Morrison fmorrison@2010legaciesnow.com

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