National Adult Literacy Database

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.

The MB Check-Up shows that between 2005 and 2010, Manitoba had the highest percentage of youth who did not graduate from high school compared to the other western provinces, Ontario, and Canada. In 2010, this percentage rose by 0.9 percentage points to 11.6 per cent.

This event combines a taste of the Scotiabank Giller Prize Gala formalities with a unique urban twist. Guests watch the live broadcast of the Scotiabank Giller Gala on a big screen, mingle with fellow guests, vote on the book they think will take home the coveted Scotiabank Giller Prize and enjoy appetizers and cocktails.

Veterans Affairs Canada has put together a package of learning resources to help teachers and students observe Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 11, 2011. One of the activities is Postcards for Peace which provides an opportunity for youth to send postcards to those who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace or to still-serving Canadian Forces members. This learning activity allows youth to actively remember the sacrifices and achievements of Canadian veterans.

"While tablet users may be more oriented towards news anyway, there's something about the tablet that's causing them to do what they're inclined to do even more and in new ways," says Tom Rosenstiel, director of the project and a lead author of the study.

Dorothy MacKeracher, dean of education at Yorkville, says the program is designed to offer flexibility for adult educators to continue working as they complete their degree. "The online delivery of courses uses modern teaching methods to deliver a robust and thorough curriculum that is at par with in-class delivery."

The OECD Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) will support countries in their efforts to design and implement policies which foster both the development of skills and the optimal use of existing skills.