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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T233027Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
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:20260403T214812
CREATED:20211213T174745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T195239Z
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:20260403T214812
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:20260403T214812
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
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:20260403T214812
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220113T185715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T183914Z
UID:5616-1646658000-1646665200@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Making Meaning - Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, March 7\, 2022\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Nada Jerkovic \nThis workshop offers a practical and active approach to providing reading instruction to adult foundational learners who can decode individual words but struggle to comprehend what they have read. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/making-meaning-afternoon/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220117T192130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T192130Z
UID:5646-1646913600-1646917200@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ECALA Lunch n Learn: Padlet
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, March 10\, 2022\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Rempel and Wendy Peverett\, ECALA \nIn this Lunch n Learn\, we will explore the popular\, free program\, Padlet. You will learn how to create a Padlet to use in a learning opportunity and have some hands-on experience contributing to one. \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-padlet-march/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220311T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220125T211730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T184411Z
UID:5726-1646992800-1646998200@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:March Wellness: Mind-Body Medicine; An Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 11\, 2022 \nTime: 10:00 am – 11:30 am \nWhere: Online \nFacilitator: Marsha Shack \nMind-Body Medicine – an introduction is an interactive workshop that provides self-care tools that people can quickly integrate into their daily lives.  It investigates how we can separate our stress from our stressors\, the physiology of the mind-body connection\, and explores the variety of different types of mind-body skills.  All information and tools provided are evidence-based and adapted from the Centre for Mind-Body Medicine. \nClick here to register. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/march-wellness-mind-body-medicine-an-introduction/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220117T185911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T183455Z
UID:5638-1647248400-1647271800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, March 14\, 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 \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/trauma-informed-care/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220315T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220117T185641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T183612Z
UID:5636-1647367200-1647374400@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Making Meaning - Evening
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, March 15\, 2022\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Nada Jerkovic \n[Repeat of the March 7\, 2022 session] This workshop offers a practical and active approach to providing reading instruction to adult foundational learners who can decode individual words but struggle to comprehend what they have read. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/making-meaning-evening/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220117T191239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T183146Z
UID:5641-1647867600-1647874800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ECALA Classroom: Learner Centred Practice
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, March 21\, 2022\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Rempel and Wendy Peverett \nDescription: \nIn this session\, we will introduce adult learning principles and explore ways to practically design and foster a learning opportunity with learner-centred practice. Learning for adults should be relevant\, goal-focused\, and practical. We will practice activities to ensure that your course or learning activity fits within the CALP guidelines. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/learner-centred-practice/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220214T210607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T211116Z
UID:5808-1649246400-1649250000@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ECALA Lunch n Learn: Mentimeter
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, April 6\, 2022\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Rempel and Wendy Peverett\, ECALA \nMentimeter is another app that ECALA has used to make our sessions more interactive. Join us as we explore some of the features of this app and be ready to try it out. \nYou will receive a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/ecala-lunch-n-learn-mentimeter/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220214T210932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T211202Z
UID:5810-1649422800-1649430000@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Loss and Grief During a Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, April 8\, 2022\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Imagine Institute \nDescription: \nThis two-hour training will focus on identifying the various forms of loss that have occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as their accompanying grief responses. Loss and grief exist across the human experience and this session will contextualize that within participants’ unique pandemic experiences. Through discussion and stories\, participants will walk away with strategies for supporting themselves and others during this pandemic and beyond. You will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/loss-and-grief-during-a-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220317T212819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T212939Z
UID:5888-1649671200-1649678400@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Understanding and Healing the Legacy of Intergenerational Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, April 11\, 2022\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Elder Kerrie Moore \nDescription: \nThis workshop will address: \n\nThe wholistic and cultural perspectives of Indigenous people\nWhat happens to our brains and bodies under stress and how that leads to trauma\nHow do we heal our survivor brain so change and resilience can happen\nHow do we heal the seven generations past\, present and future\n\nElder Kerrie will share a cultural and wholistic process that can reset the brain and support moving from chaos to resilience. Her workshop is embedded with Indigenous culture\, knowledge\, and Spirit. \nElder Dr. Kerrie More is a Métis/Cree woman born on Treaty 6 territory in Saskatchewan. She is an accepted knowledge keeper in the Treaty 7 community and sits on several Elder boards. Kerrie specializes in inter-generational trauma and grief. She works as a consultant\, educator\, spiritual advisor\, and trauma therapist in private practice. Kerrie incorporates traditional teachings and Western approaches in her work within the Indigenous community and beyond. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/understanding-and-healing-the-legacy-of-intergenerational-trauma/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220414T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220414T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220222T185103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T185103Z
UID:5822-1649928600-1649935800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Pronunciation Workshop Morning
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, April 14\, 2022\nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Dorte Weber\, Rural Routes \nDescription: \nWhat is the purpose of pronunciation instruction? What should you focus on? How do you get learners to change the way they speak English? This short webinar provides some suggestions and opportunities for discussion. \nYou will receive the Blackboard link within 2-3 days of the workshop. Please note that Google Chrome is the preferred web browser to use when accessing the RR session via Blackboard. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/pronunciation-morning/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220315T173951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T173951Z
UID:5866-1650564000-1650569400@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ECALA Classroom: Authentic Materials With Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, April 21\, 2022\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Wendy Peverett & Leanne Rempel \nDescription: \nAuthentic learning is an approach that allows your learner to explore\, discuss and make meaningful connections between new materials they are learning in the classroom and being able to transfer this knowledge to the world outside the classroom. According to educational psychologist Howard Gardner\, “education has become nothing more than drill and response; there is no relevance for the materials the students are expected to learn.” (Gardner\, 1991). \nJoin us in our discussion about what do we mean by authentic learning and how to create and use authentic materials in your classroom. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/ecala-classroom-authentic-materials-with-adult-learners/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220310T215448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T174626Z
UID:5857-1650891600-1650898800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ECALA Outcomes\, Measurements\, and Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, April 25\, 2022\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Rempel & Marnie Rempel Friesen\, ECALA Grant Liaisons \nDescription: \nThis session will introduce the ECALA Outcomes\, Measurement and Evaluation (OME) table and explore the different measurements that educators must collect and report on in accordance with the Community Adult Learning Programs (CALP) Guidelines 2020. This session is for anyone who is interacting with learners\, or filling out ECALA reports. \nPlease note that this PD is for ECALA grant recipients. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/ecala-ome-april/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220421T165434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T163434Z
UID:6023-1651482000-1651492800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Indigenous Adult Literacy Curriculum and Resource Development Project Launch
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, May 2\, 2022\nTime: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: In-Person\, Edmonton Inn\, 11834 Kingsway Avenue\, Room: Courtyard Ballroom \nDescription: \nJoin members of ECALA\, Elders\, Traditional Knowledge Keepers\, Indigenous Educators\, Indigenous adults and community members to share ideas and knowledge that will help guide and contribute to the Indigenous Literacy curriculum framework and resource development tool. \nEducators and tutors can use this introductory resource development to facilitate community-based learning opportunities. We also want to identify gaps that may prevent some agencies from providing literacy programming for Indigenous adults. \nThe Project will be launched and closed in Ceremony. Conversation and knowledge sharing will be held in Circle. Traditional values of respect\, honesty\, sharing and caring in all conversations will be incorporated during the event and through the Project.  In the spirit of reciprocity\, those who register and attend will receive a gift card for sharing their insight\, thoughts\, and time. \nWe ask that while in Ceremony\, those attending dress appropriately. It is the practice for women to wear a skirt below knee length\, or you are encouraged to bring a shawl or towel to wrap around your legs. If you do not have a skirt or shawl\, there will be some blankets made available. You may also want to bring a blanket to sit on during parts of the Ceremony. \nPlease note that COVID health guidelines and protocols will be followed to protect attendees. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/indigenous-adult-literacy-curriculum-and-resource-development-project-launch/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220505T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220505T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220421T214719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T154534Z
UID:6025-1651743000-1651748400@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Pronunciation Workshop Morning
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, May 5\, 2022\nTime: 9:30 am – 11:00 am\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Dorte Weber\, Rural Routes \nDescription: \nThis session is a continuation of April’s Pronunciation PD. If you weren’t able to join us at the April session\, there will still be plenty of takeaways for you. We will be taking a closer look at the difference between “intelligibility” and “comprehensibility\,” using a dictionary to help learners find the stressed syllables in words and how to teach your learner specific sounds. Dorte will be answering questions as well. \nPlease note that Google Chrome is the preferred web browser to use when accessing the Rural Routes session via Blackboard. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/pronunciation-workshop-morning/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220510T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220413T224220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T224823Z
UID:5939-1652205600-1652212800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Unconscious and Implicit Bias - Evenings
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, May 10\, 17\, 24\, 2022\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Launa Clark\, Imagine Institute \nDescription: \nUnconscious Bias – Discovering How Your Bias Shows Up at Work  \nIn these three evening sessions\, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about how unconscious bias works and how it shows up in the places we are the most comfortable. Using research and activities this session will uncover how difficult conversations help uncover bias and how tough conversations are not confrontational but validating. No preparation is necessary\, as you will all come with your biases\, as we all have them. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand unconscious bias and the ways it can show up in the workplace.\nExplore ways bias shows up in the way we interact with colleagues.\nIncrease communication skills related to bias with tools to support challenging conversations related to bias.\nExplore methods to help check bias in the way decisions are made.\n\nPlease note that this workshop will be repeated as a full-day training in June. \nRegistration is now closed. We hope to offer a repeat of this training in the fall. Please connect with pdcoordinator@ecala.org to add your name to our list.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/unconscious-bias-evenings/2022-05-10/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220603T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220603T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220428T164209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T215111Z
UID:6043-1654243200-1654255800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ECALA Spring Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, June 3\, 2022\nTime: 8:00 am virtual networking; 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Virtual Conversation\nWhere: Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the session\nFacilitator: Debbie Clark\, Executive Director\, ECALA\nDescription: Do you miss visiting with other agency staff who are funded by ECALA? Do you appreciate quick updates and opportunities to improve and influence reporting? Register for the ECALA Spring Community Conversation and participate in networking and conversations on the following topics: \n\n2022 ECALA Needs Assessment Report\nAdvanced Education Update – Brian Yaeck\, Manager\, Operational Policy and Stakeholder Relations with the Foundational Supports and Skills Development Unit\nSkills for Success Framework: Soft Skill Development\nWe are on the Move – Survey\nQ & A and Updates\n\nPlease note that this PD is for ECALA grant recipients. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/ecala-spring-community-conversations-2022/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220426T153655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T153655Z
UID:6031-1655384400-1655391600@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Annual Report Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, June 16\, 2022\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Rempel & Marnie Rempel Friesen\, ECALA Grant Liaisons \nDescription: \nIn this session\, we will walk through ECALA’s 2021-2022 Annual Report\, which is due July 8th. Come with questions and examples to share with other participants. As a reminder\, this session will focus on the Microsoft Word & Excel documents to be submitted via email. We will not cover the Financials in this session. \nPlease note that this PD is for ECALA grant recipients. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/annual-report-writing-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220518T215311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T215311Z
UID:6110-1655460000-1655467200@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Findings and Recommendations of the Indigenous Literacy Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, June 17\, 2022\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: LeeAnne Ireland – Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) \nDescription: \nLeeAnne Ireland from the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) will present the findings of the Indigenous Literacy Assessment. You will learn about the findings from 152 Indigenous adults\, their opinions on programming models and the recommendations they make to improve adult literacy in Alberta. The presentation also provides insights in systemic and programmatic changes that could improve literacy among Indigenous community members. After the presentation\, you can ask questions and provide insights into your promising practices in this area. \nAlthough the Indigenous Literacy Assessment was for Calgary Learns\, has pertinent information that is relevant to those working with Indigenous adult learners in Edmonton. Her recommendations are not site-specific. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/findings-and-recommendations-of-the-indigenous-literacy-assessment/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220422T175259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T225430Z
UID:5943-1655715600-1655739000@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Unconscious and Implicit Bias - June
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, June 20\, 2022\nTime: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Launa Clark\, Imagine Institute for Learning \nDescription: \nIn this full-day session\, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about how unconscious bias works and how it shows up in the places we are the most comfortable. Using research and activities\, this session will uncover how difficult conversations help uncover bias and how tough conversations are not confrontational but validating. No preparation is necessary\, as you will all come with your biases\, as we all have them. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand unconscious bias and the ways it can show up in the workplace.\nExplore ways bias shows up in the way we interact with colleagues.\nIncrease communication skills related to bias with tools to support challenging conversations related to bias.\nExplore methods to help check bias in the way decisions are made.\n\nPlease note this workshop is a repeat of May’s Unconscious and Implicit Bias PD. \nThis session is full. We hope to offer a repeat of this training in the fall—the date and time to be announced soon. Please connect with pdcoordinator@ecala.org to add your name to our waitlist.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/unconscious-bias-june/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220623T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20220426T154248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T154725Z
UID:6033-1655989200-1655994600@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Financial Report Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, June 23\, 2022\nTime: 1:00 – 2:30 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Rempel & Marnie Rempel Friesen\, ECALA Grant Liaisons \nDescription: \nIn this session\, we will walk through the Category Financial Excel Document. We will express ECALA’s expectations for the complete document to be submitted with the Annual Report. If you are working on the Financials for your agency\, this session is for you. \nPlease note that this PD is for ECALA grant recipients. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/financial-report-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20191106T180856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T201238Z
UID:1938-1661990400-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ELL Tutoring
DESCRIPTION:Join our free English tutoring program for adults. Gain confidence in speaking\, reading\, and writing in English with friendly support. Our volunteers are here to help you reach your goals\, build new skills and make everyday life easier.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/ell-tutoring/
CATEGORIES:Central Edmonton,English Language Learning,Tutoring
ORGANIZER;CN="P.A.L.S. - Project Adult Literacy Society":MAILTO:info@palsedmonton.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260403T214812
CREATED:20191106T205026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T192404Z
UID:1986-1661990400-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:One-to-One Tutoring: Basic Digital Skills
DESCRIPTION:We want to help you feel more comfortable with computers\, tablets\, smartphones etc. Come learn about \n\nthe parts of a computer\nkinds of software like word processors\, spreadsheets\, power point\nusing email\nusing search engines like Google\njoining social media like Facebook or Twitter
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/one-to-one-tutoring-basic-digital-skills/
CATEGORIES:Basic Digital Skills,Central Edmonton,Tutoring
ORGANIZER;CN="P.A.L.S. - Project Adult Literacy Society":MAILTO:info@palsedmonton.ca
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