National Adult Literacy Database

How can you help support hunger and literacy at the same time? Turn your Family Literacy Day event into a food drive. Encourage families that attend your event to bring a non-perishable food item that you can then donate to your local food bank.

Since 2004, the Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards have been celebrating the hard work of those who have embraced a renewed pursuit of learning. Applicants must have resumed studies after a minimum of 12 months out of school and have completed one or more years in an educational program.

The Canadian Education Statistics Council, a partnership between the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) and Statistics Canada, has just released 39 updated tables from the Pan-Canadian Education Indicators Program (PCEIP). PCEIP tables offer statistical measures on education systems in Canada for policy-makers, practitioners, and the general public to monitor the performance of education systems, across jurisdictions and over time.

READ Saskatoon celebrated International Volunteer Day on December 5 with the launch of a series of revised literacy handbooks for literacy volunteers and adult learners. The books, funded by the Saskatoon Community Foundation and the Saskatoon United Way and Area, ensure adult learners have the tools needed to improve their literacy skills.

While children and parents get a break from school and work during the holiday season, families can still get involved in enjoyable learning activities.

The 2nd annual survey conducted by Harris/Decima on behalf of Canada Post shows that greeting cards continue to be an essential tradition during the holidays - and one that permeates through younger generations, even if social media and electronic alternatives are prevalent in their lives.

TESL Canada invites you to submit a proposal to present at the TESL Canada 2012 conference October 11-13, 2012.  The conference will be held at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia. The theme for the conference, TESL Interiors: Landscapes of Literacies and Language, is one reflective of the multiple dimensions of communication and language education.  Presentations can cover any of the diverse areas of inquiry related to TEAL and Teacher Education.

Indigo announces the best books of 2011 with lists of top titles in fiction, non-fiction, teens' and children's books. As selected by Indigo's book buying team who read hundreds of titles every year, this year's compilation of must-read books features award winners, debuts and masterful storytellers from Canada and around the world.

A major new report released by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), indicates that over 90 per cent of Canadian students in Grade 8 are achieving at or above their expected level of performance in mathematics. Almost half are achieving above their expected level.

The ESL Literacy Network, winner of NALD’s Innovative Technology Award for 2011, offers a wide range of services and unique online resources in addition to adhering to the broader mandate for ESL instruction – breaking down barriers, opening doors and creating opportunities.

CBC has revealed the line-up for Canada Reads: True Stories, the first time the popular nationwide literary debate has chosen non-fiction books. The winner will be chosen at the end of four hour-long debates, taking place February 6 to 9, 2012, in Toronto.

A visionary trans-disciplinary scholar and creator of innovative academic and research networks, Dr. J. Fraser Mustard strived for improved outcomes for all young children and families here at home and around the world. Over the course of his distinguished career, he inspired legions of scholars and educators to follow in his footsteps.

The Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award honours innovation in the creation and delivery of adult literacy or adult-integrated family literacy programs delivered by a community organization in Canada. Applications will be accepted until June 1, 2012.

Canada’s theme for IEW 2011 underscores the value Canadians place on connecting with the world through studying abroad, internationalized curricula and international service. It also focuses on opening the world to Canada by welcoming international elementary, secondary and post-secondary students, promoting international exchanges, and encouraging qualified foreign students to make Canada their new home.

Centre FORA’s Board of Directors is proud of the Centre’s accomplishments as well as those of its director, Yolande Clément, founder and Executive Director since 1989; it is therefore saddened to announce her departure from this position. But at the same time, it is also proud to announce the nomination of Liane Romain, who will spearhead this publishing and distribution house which specializes in literacy and numeracy.