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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
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UID:3337-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:English Language Learning:  Basic 1 (CLB 1-2)
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Basic 1 level English classes at Candora! In this class you will: \n\nLearn English for shopping\, health\, transportation\, etc.\nTalk about everyday things and have simple conversations\nLearn new vocabulary\, grammar and spelling\nAnd more!\n\nBecome a part of the English Language Learning (ELL) community\, make new friends and study new skills in a friendly class! \n 
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/english-language-learning-basic-2-clb-2-3/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,North East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="The Candora Society":MAILTO:info@candorasociety.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20200828T203645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T192945Z
UID:3339-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:English Language Learning:  Basic 2 (CLB 3-4)
DESCRIPTION:Join Candora for fun English classes. In the classroom\, you will: \n\nLearn new words and grammar about health and community\nIncrease your confidence in speaking English\nLearn to express yourself in different everyday situations\nPractice your listening\, speaking\, reading\, and writing skills\n\nBecome a part of our English Language Learning (ELL) community\, make new friends and study new skills in a friendly classroom!
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/english-language-learning-intermediate-clb-4-5/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,North East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="The Candora Society":MAILTO:info@candorasociety.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20210713T164309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T221038Z
UID:4585-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:English Language Learning - Beginner
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Edmonton and want to learn English? MFRS offers free English classes that can help you. They have friendly teachers\, small classes and fun and practical ways to help you in your new life in Canada. You will make new friends and learn about Edmonton.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/english-for-community-integration-advanced-parkdale-cromdale/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,South East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Family Resource Society":MAILTO:info@mfrsedmonton.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220701
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20210713T164941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T161110Z
UID:4589-1631491200-1656633599@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:English for Community Integration - Intermediate - Syrian Family Support Office
DESCRIPTION:This class is designed for intermediate English Language Learners\,  specifically for immigrant and refugee women with young children. \nIn this class\, You will explore new places in our city and practice English with family and friends. Here are some of the activities we will enjoy: \n\nlistening to stories about Canadian history\nVisits to nature trails and parks in the city of Edmonton\nPractice speaking English through one-to-one and group interviews with the instructor\nPractice reading English through activities such as word labelling\nPractice writing English by contributing to class newsletter/blog post\n\nThese activities will take place two times a week. We will follow the provincial health guidelines in place. Come and enjoy making new friends as you practice conversation\, reading and writing in English! Children are welcome.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/english-for-community-integration-intermediate-syrian-family-support-office-2/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,South East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Family Resource Society":MAILTO:info@mfrsedmonton.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20220729T192014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T161413Z
UID:6405-1631491200-1719791999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Seniors Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel a little lost in the digital world?  Would you like answers to your tech questions?  You will learn some easy problem-solving skills to help you find things on your computer or smart device.  You will learn about \n\nSearching websites (e.g.\, Google)\nSocial media (e.g.\, Facebook\, Twitter)\nStreaming (how to watch shows on your device)\nOnline banking\, shopping\nAnd more!\n\nBy the end of the course\, you will have learned how to find things on your computer or smart device and know how to problem solve ways to answer and solve your own computer or smart device questions.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/seniors-digital-literacy/
CATEGORIES:Basic Digital Skills,South West Edmonton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220701
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20220729T194255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T194255Z
UID:6420-1631491200-1656633599@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Digital Literacy Class
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to improve your computer skills?  The Digital Literacy Class will give you the basics about computers\, smart phones\, tablets etc. At the end of the course\, you will be able to \n\nsurf the internet and email\nuse smart devices like computers and phones\nunderstand and use computer settings\nunderstand and use some basic computer programs
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/digital-literacy-class-icwa/
CATEGORIES:Basic Digital Skills,South East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="Indo-Canadian Women's Association":MAILTO:info@icwaedmonton.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220701
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20220729T194527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T194908Z
UID:6422-1631491200-1656633599@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:English for Community Integration - Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday starting on September 5th (from 1 pm to 4 pm) you will have a chance to work on your English language skills. Our teachers look forward to getting to know you and finding out what you would like to learn. In the past\, we have gone on field trips to the library\, visited community gardens and gone for walks in the river valley. The course is free\, and all are welcome to attend. We provide writing materials\, including journals and copies of learning materials.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/english-for-community-integration-intermediate/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,South East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Family Resource Society":MAILTO:info@mfrsedmonton.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220701
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20220729T195400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T195400Z
UID:6431-1631491200-1656633599@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:English for Community Integration - Intermediate - Family Support Office
DESCRIPTION:Take your English language skills to the next level! MFRS is holding free classes for newcomers who have completed basic English and now want to keep improving. We’ll help you become even more confident reading\, writing and speaking English. All in a relaxed friendly environment where you can make new friends. Bring your children too. We will use city buses and learn to get around Edmonton. You will also learn more about the health care system\, how schools work and how to find a job.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/english-for-community-integration-intermediate-family-support-office/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,South East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Family Resource Society":MAILTO:info@mfrsedmonton.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220701
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20220729T195844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T195844Z
UID:6435-1631491200-1656633599@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:LELL Groups
DESCRIPTION:Our group classes have up to four people in them.  You will practice and get better at speaking English\, having conversations\, and pronouncing words.  Speak more confidently and clearly in English.  These classes are for people at Canadian Language Benchmark 2 to 5.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/lell-groups/
CATEGORIES:Central Edmonton,English Language Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="P.A.L.S. - Project Adult Literacy Society":MAILTO:info@palsedmonton.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20251002T221724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T221724Z
UID:8762-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:English Language Learning - Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your English? If you have basic conversation skills and would like to improve you confidence\, MFRS offers free English classes for intermediate levels. Learn and practice your English in a safe and welcoming space with friendly teachers and smaller classes.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/english-language-learning-intermediate/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,South East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Family Resource Society":MAILTO:info@mfrsedmonton.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20251020T213730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T213730Z
UID:8811-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Employment Literacy for English Language Learners (CLB 3-4)
DESCRIPTION:This program focuses on English skills for work! You will: \n\nUnderstand job ads\nFill out applications\nGet ready for interview\nPractice workplace conversations\nand more!
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/employment-literacy-for-english-language-learners-clb-3-4/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,North East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="The Candora Society":MAILTO:info@candorasociety.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20251020T215035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T215221Z
UID:8816-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:English as a Second Language for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Are you 55+ and want to practice your English skills? You will talk about: \n\nVisiting the doctor\nShopping\nAsking for directions\nAnd more!
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/english-as-a-second-language-for-seniors/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,South East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="United Cultures of Canada Association (UCCA)":MAILTO:ucca@shaw.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20251020T215748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T215748Z
UID:8818-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Employment Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Apply for many jobs but no success yet? In this clinic you talk about: \n\nInterview skills\nResumes and Cover letters\nApplications\nOnline job search\nPersonality assessment\nCareer Planning\nAnd more!
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/employment-clinics/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,South East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="United Cultures of Canada Association (UCCA)":MAILTO:ucca@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20251020T220622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T220622Z
UID:8820-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Deaf Immigrant Women's Class
DESCRIPTION:Through this class deaf immigrant women will learn to: \n\nFill out forms\nUse ASL to communicate\nMake new friends\nAnd more!
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/deaf-immigrant-womens-class/
CATEGORIES:Community Capacity Building,South West Edmonton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20251020T220852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T220852Z
UID:8822-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Deaf Newcomers English Class
DESCRIPTION:Through this class deaf newcomers will practice: \n\nEnglish reading and writing skills\nASL\nAnd more!
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/deaf-newcomers-english-class/
CATEGORIES:Community Capacity Building,South West Edmonton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20251020T221113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T221113Z
UID:8824-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Digital Safety for Deaf Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Through this class deaf seniors will learn: \n\nComputers\nSmartphones\nSocial media\nOnline shopping\nkeeping your information safe\nAnd more!
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/digital-safety-for-deaf-seniors/
CATEGORIES:Community Capacity Building,South West Edmonton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20191106T221250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221640Z
UID:2030-1633478400-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Stoney Language
DESCRIPTION:Come learn the Stoney language\, the language of the Nakota and Dakota people. In this class you will learn: \n\nBasic grammar\nVocabulary\nCultural ways of knowing and sharing\nLanguage and ceremonial protocols\nand more!\n\nClasses are offered in person or online.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/stoney-language/
CATEGORIES:Adult Literacy,Featured,Indigenous,North West Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20211101T214138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T214247Z
UID:5144-1638869400-1638876600@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ECALA Application Information Session - Currently Funded ECALA Agencies
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, December 7\, 2021\nTime: 9:30 – 11:30 am\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Remple and Marnie Remple Friesen\, ECALA Grant Liaisons \nDecember Current- Application\nThis session is for agencies currently funded by ECALA. We will go over the 2022-2024 application forms and answer general questions you may have regarding the application or the application process \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nPlease note this PD session is only open to ECALA funded agencies. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/ecala-application-information-session-currently-funded-ecala-agencies/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20211101T214835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T214835Z
UID:5146-1639054800-1639062000@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ECALA First Time Application Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, December 9\, 2021\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Remple and Marnie Remple Friesen\, ECALA Grant Liaisons \nDecember First Time Applicants\nThis session is for agencies that are seeking funding for the first time or have not received funding in the past year from ECALA. We will go over the 2022-2024 application forms and answer general questions you may have regarding the application or the application process. Please download a copy of the 2020 CALP Guidelines (available on our ECALA website) to see if your proposed course/program fits within the funding mandate. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/ecala-first-time-application-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220112T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20211201T211926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T212654Z
UID:5373-1641981600-1641987000@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Intercultural Communications - Daytime
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, January 12\, 2022\nTime: 10:00 – 11:30 am\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Dorte Weber\, Rural Routes \nThis webinar provides an overview of intercultural communication and introduces the role of a cultural bridge. You will also learn key terms related to intercultural education. Many participants who have participated in this webinar have gone on to take the more intensive Intercultural Communications Level 1\, 2\, and 3 offered through Rural Routes. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/introduction-to-intercultural-communication-daytime/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220113T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20211207T204147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T194834Z
UID:5449-1642078800-1642084200@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Digital Literacy for all Learners - January
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, January 13\, 2022 \nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm \nWhere: Online \nFacilitators: Leanne Rempel & Wendy Peverett \nIn this session\, we will explore themes and topics related to digital literacy that can be used for all learning opportunities. By the end of this session\, you will have detailed knowledge of one website that includes multiple tutorials\, activities\, and resources for digital literacy. During small group discussions\, you will explore basic computer skills (hardware and software)\, internet skills (searching and email)\, and other foundational learning skills (math\, reading and grammar\, etc.). \nThis session is designed for front-line educators (tutors\, instructors and facilitators)\, but everyone is welcome. Leanne and Wendy will be repeating this session in February. \nIf you are not connected with one of ECALA’s funded agencies (staff\, volunteer or facilitator)\, there will be a $20 registration fee/person. CALPs outside of Edmonton will be charged this fee. \nClick here to register. \n 
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/digital-literacy-for-all-learners-january/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20211201T212953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T212953Z
UID:5375-1642096800-1642102200@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Intercultural Communications - Evening
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, January 13\, 2022\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Dorte Weber\, Rural Routes \nThis webinar provides an overview of intercultural communication and introduces the role of a cultural bridge. You will also learn key terms related to intercultural education. Many participants who have participated in this webinar have gone on to take the more intensive Intercultural Communications Level 1\, 2\, and 3 offered through Rural Routes. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/introduction-to-intercultural-communications-evening/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20211213T173511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T194930Z
UID:5472-1642154400-1642159800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:January Wellness Session
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, January 14\, 2022\nTime: 10:00 – 11:30 am\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Wendy Peverett & Chelséa Legg-St.Pierre \nIt’s been a while since we came together to check in. Karin Linschoten\, Clinical Director with the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers\, shared at one of our workshops that self-care is not a luxury but a necessity for service providers. ECALA invites you to join us in this learning space to share resources\, strategies\, relaxation techniques or look at ways to manage self-care. You will help design what happens in this space. This is the first of a series that will happen on the second Friday of the month. Our first session will look at some simple tools that can you can use for yourself or even within your programs. \nIf you are not connected with one of ECALA’s funded agencies (staff\, volunteer or facilitator)\, there will be a $20 registration fee/person. CALPs outside of Edmonton will be charged this fee. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/january-wellness-session-2021/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20211213T173601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T233027Z
UID:5377-1642410000-1642433400@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, January 17\, 2022\nTime: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Line Perron\, Imagine Institute \nDid you know that there are ways of responding to trauma that are often confused with personality traits?  In this one-day session\, we will explore the impact of trauma\, the different ways it shows up in individuals and ways in which we can create trauma-informed interactions.  We will explore the 6 principles of trauma-informed care and how they can be translated into a virtual classroom.   Trauma-informed care aims to provide services in ways that recognize the client’s need for emotional and physical safety\, as well as provide the opportunity for client choice\, control and collaboration (Arthur et al.\, 2013). \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to:\n– Define trauma and understand the different types of trauma\n– Identify the signs and symptoms of trauma\n– Understand the impacts and effects of trauma\n– Define and understand trauma-informed practice\n– Identify the main principles of trauma-informed practice\n– Understand how to implement trauma-informed principles\n– Recognize the impact working with trauma can have on a practitioner and understand the importance of self-care and reflective practice \nIf you are not connected with one of ECALA’s funded agencies (staff\, volunteer or facilitator)\, there will be a $20 registration fee/person. CALPs outside of Edmonton will be charged this fee. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/trauma-informed-care-jan-17/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20211213T173832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T195034Z
UID:5379-1643133600-1643140800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Skills for Learning
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, January 25\, 2022\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Nada Jerkovic \nThe Skills for Learning category in the CALP Guidelines includes “learning opportunities that support the development of the fundamental skills and habits of learning that support foundational learners to build confidence\, develop an identity as a learner\, advocate for themselves and engage in foundational and other learning.” (p 14 CALP Guidelines 2020) \nThe purpose of this workshop is to offer and share information\, insights\, and suggestions relevant to designing and implementing programs aligned with the new category. The session will cover the following “propellers for learning”:\n– Motivation to learn\n– Confidence\n– Memory\n– Attention\n– Mindset for learning \nBy the end of the workshop participants will be able to:\n– Discuss strategies they can use to help adult foundational learners to build their skills for learning\n– Experience some of the activities they can use with learners\n– Pose questions as a springboard for summing up the key concepts covered in the session \nIf you are not connected with one of ECALA’s funded agencies (staff\, volunteer or facilitator)\, there will be a $20 registration fee/person. CALPs outside of Edmonton will be charged this fee. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/exploring-skills-for-learning/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
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UID:5485-1644238800-1644246000@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Breaking the Code - Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, February 7\, 2022\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Nada Jerkovic \nReading instruction workshop for facilitators who work with beginning and emergent adult foundational learners: This workshop offers a practical and active approach to providing reading instruction to adult foundational learners who are beginning and/or emergent readers. By the end of the workshop\, you will be able to: \n\nidentify some of the difficulties that adult beginning and/or emergent readers encounter when learning to break the code and suggest reasons for these\nexperience some of the activities you can use with your learners\n\nThis workshop is intended for facilitators who work with learners who are native English speakers as well as English language learners \nIf you are not connected with one of ECALA’s funded agencies (staff\, volunteer or facilitator)\, there will be a $20 registration fee/person. CALPs outside of Edmonton will be charged this fee. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/breaking-the-code-afternoon/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20211213T175026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T184156Z
UID:5489-1645034400-1645041600@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Breaking the Code - Evening
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, February 16\, 2022\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Nada Jerkovic \nReading instruction workshop for facilitators who work with beginning and emergent adult foundational learners: This workshop offers a practical and active approach to providing reading instruction to adult foundational learners who are beginning and/or emergent readers. By the end of the workshop\, you will be able to: \n\nidentify some of the difficulties that adult beginning and/or emergent readers encounter when learning to break the code and suggest reasons for these\nexperience some of the activities you can use with your learners\n\nThis workshop is intended for facilitators who work with learners who are native English speakers as well as English language learners. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/breaking-the-code-evening/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20211213T223403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T223403Z
UID:5504-1645099200-1645102800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ECALA Lunch n Learn: Loom
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, February 17\, 2022\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Rempel and Wendy Peverett\, ECALA \nIn this session\, we will explore the user-friendly screen and video recording program\, Loom. You can use it to share videos with learners or staff\, and the program is user-friendly with transcripts and other interactive features. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/ecala-lunch-n-learn-loom/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20211213T222324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T184033Z
UID:5499-1645639200-1645644600@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Digital Literacy for all Learners - February
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, February 23\, 2022 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nWhere: Online \nFacilitators: Leanne Rempel & Wendy Peverett \n[Repeat from January] In this session\, we will explore themes and topics related to digital literacy that can be used for all learning opportunities. By the end of this session\, you will have detailed knowledge of one website that includes multiple tutorials\, activities\, and resources for digital literacy. During small group discussions\, you will explore basic computer skills (hardware and software)\, internet skills (searching and email)\, and other foundational learning skills (math\, reading and grammar\, etc.). \nThis session is designed for front-line educators (tutors\, instructors and facilitators)\, but everyone is welcome. \nClick here to register. \n 
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/digital-literacy-for-all-learners-february/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220302T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130824
CREATED:20220113T184258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T182752Z
UID:5609-1646215200-1646218800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to CLB Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesdays\, starting on March 2\, 2022\, and ending on March 30\, 2022 \nTime: 10:00 – 11:00 AM \nWhere: Online \nFacilitators: Dorte Weber\, Rural Routes \nRural Routes is offering a five-hour\, five-week study group that gives an overview of the Canadian Language Benchmarks for the purposes of determining learner proficiency\, planning instruction\, and assessing learning. Hands-on practice and activities make this series a useful foundation for using the Benchmarks in your own practice. We recommend participants come to each session. \nThere are four topics and a review session in the study group: \n\nMarch 2\, Increase familiarity with CLBs\nMarch 9\, Using CLBs to plan instruction\nMarch 16\, Using CLB to plan assessment\nMarch 23\, Increase understanding of CLB proficiency levels\nMarch 30\,  Review and question time\n\nPlease note that Google Chrome is the preferred web browser to use when accessing the Rural Routes session via Blackboard. \nClick here to register. \n 
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/introduction-to-clb-study-group/2022-03-02/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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