Bouquets & What’s New


Thanks to the employees of the Department of Education who recently raised money for the Alliance with their casual day program.

Thanks for the family literacy resurces from ABC CANADA. If you would like a free family literacy kit call the Alliance at 368-3620.

Public Presentation on Learning Disabilities
The PEI Literacy Alliance, LDA Canada and the Roland and Dora Buntain Memorial Fund are pleased to present Gordon Bullivant, CEO of Foothills Academy and past president of the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada.

Let’s Talk about Learning Disabilities
Thursday, April 4, 7:00 pm
The Courtyard, Rodd Royalty Inn.
Refreshments will be served. Open to the public.

Strategies for the Classroom
On Friday, April 5, Gordon Bullivant will present a workshop from 9 -12 for teachers interested in strategies for helping students with learning disabilities. The workshop will be held at the Rodd Royalty Inn. For information and registration please call 368-3620. Registration is limited.

Strategies for Parents
On Saturday, April 6, Gordon Bullivant will present a workshop for parents of children with learning disabilities. He will describe ways that parents can help their children succeed in school and life as well as answer any questions parents may have. For information and registration please call 368-3620. Registration is limited.

 
Storysack Workshops

The PEI Literacy Alliance is sponsoring two Storysack Workshops for the PEI Home and School Federation. Workshops involve a presentation followed by a practical session with focus on planning and making Storysacks and settng up a Storysack library.

Saturday March 2,
Loyalist Country Inn, Summerside
9:00am - 12:00am.
Saturday March 9,
Carrefour, Charlottetown
9:00am - 12:00am.

To register please call the PEI Literacy Alliance at 902-368- 3620. Cost is $5 per person.

For more information on Storysacks call Lori Johnston at 902-368-8575.


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Cut the Gobbledegook:
Introduction to
Plain Language Writing

When: Thursday, February 7, 9 - 3pm
Where: Charlottetown Hotel
Why: This workshop would be of interest to people who prepare printed materials for the general public such as brochures, posters, fact sheets etc.
Cost: $30 includes resource materials

For information or to register: 368-3620


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