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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220112T100000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211126T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20211101T202313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T212701Z
UID:5137-1637917200-1637922600@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Fall Community Conversation 2021 - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, November 26\, 2021\nTime: Virtual Conversation 9:00 am – 10:30 am\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Remple and Marnie Rempel Friesen\, Grant Liasons\, ECALA \nGrant Recipients will have the opportunity to view the new online tool to submit the ECALA 2022 – 2024 Call for Applications. Topics we will touch on: \n– Access to ECALA Member Page on ECALA website\n– 2022- 2024 Online Call for Applications\n– Tips for successful submission on online application package\n– Q & A and planning for Annual Report Submission July 2022 \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nPlease note that this event is only open to ECALA funded agencies. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/fall-community-conversation-2021-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211125T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20211109T184453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T184453Z
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SUMMARY:Collective Kitchens and Adult Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, November 25\, 2021\nTime: 9:30 – 11:30 am\nWhere: Online\nFacilitators: Diane Thursby\, Chelséa Legg-St. Pierre\, and Wendy Peverett \nECALA and Diane Thursby are excited to introduce ECALA’s Collective Kitchen Handbook and share with you how Collective Kitchens are offered within the Edmonton region. We will be looking at the various topics that are covered in our Handbook. ECALA will share the resource after the session with those who attended. \nLearning objectives for this session are:\n•  What is a Community/Collective Kitchen?\n•  Operations and setting up a program\n•  Literacy activities you can easily incorporate within a kitchen or even in other programs you offer for foundational learners\n•  Strategies to design and incorporate literacy and skill-building activities \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nPlease note\, there is limited space available for this PD session. People may be placed on a waitlist if we reach our maximum number of participants. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/collective-kitchens-and-adult-literacy/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20211014T194458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T212201Z
UID:5090-1637310600-1637321400@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Fall Community Conversation 2021 - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, November 19\, 2021\nTime: Virtual Networking 8:30- 9:00 am; Virtual Conversation 9:00 am – 11:30 am\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Debbie Clark\, Executive Director\, ECALA \nWe will have an opportunity to take a deeper dive into the aggregated data in small groups at the Fall Community Conversation on Friday\, November 19\, and group conversations on the information ECALA will request in the 2022 – 2024 Call for Applications release at the end of November. \nTopics we will touch on: \n– 2020-2021 Annual Report Data\n– 2022- 2024 Call for Applications\n– Updates\n– Q & A and planning for Spring Conversation \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nPlease note that this event is only open to ECALA funded agencies. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/fall-community-conversation-2021-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20211012T215445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T221714Z
UID:5086-1636977600-1636981200@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ECALA Lunch n Learn: Padlet
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, November 15\, 2021\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Rempel and Wendy Peverett\, ECALA \nThis quick session will introduce the tool Padlet. We will explore basic features of Padlet and the ways you can utilize this tool in your learning opportunities. Classes in all funded categories can benefit from introducing this tool. \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/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20211012T215021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T215035Z
UID:5084-1636459200-1636462800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ECALA Lunch n Learn: Creative Activities in the Home Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, November 9\, 2021\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Rempel and Wendy Peverett\, ECALA \nRunning your class online doesn’t have to be 100% screen time. In this session\, we will explore how to encourage your learners to take advantage of their environment beyond their tech device. Think about authentic materials\, pen and paper\, and even nearby housemates. By the end of this session\, you will have a toolbox of activities and the confidence to try a few with your learners. \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-creative-activities-in-the-home-classroomin/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20211012T214036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T162234Z
UID:5079-1636016400-1636023600@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ECALA Outcomes\, Measurement\, and Evaluation (OME)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, November 4\, 2021\nTime: 9:00 – 11:00 am\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Remple and Marnie Remple Friesen\, ECALA Grant Liaisons \nThis session will introduce the ECALA OME table and explore the different measurements that educators must collect and report on\, in accordance with the CALP Guidelines 2020. This session is for anyone who is interacting with learners or filling out ECALA reports. \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-ome/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20210312T223114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T170532Z
UID:4186-1635757200-1635768000@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Session Two: Reflective Practice in Action
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, November 1\, 2021\nTime: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Line Perron\, Imagine Institute for Learning \nReflective engagement invites us to develop an awareness of what is happening within a conversation and become more open to the needs of other people. It requires you to be open to growth and personal insights by learning to become thoughtful and use intentional strategies to create a space for critical reflection. Participants will:\n– Learn how to create safe reflective spaces\n– Explore the right types of questions to ask for the right type of situation\n– Recognize where they need to slow down in conversation and discover personal biases\n– Explore how to use the theory of change to guide challenging conversations \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/session-two-reflective-practice-in-action/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211020T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20210915T214051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T215600Z
UID:4886-1634754600-1634758200@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to the ESL Tutor Handbook
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 20\, 2021 \nTime: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Online \nFacilitator: Dorte Weber\, Rural Routes \nJoin us for this short webinar that introduces the Rural Routes ESL Tutor Handbook. We will be looking at the needs assessment section and the lesson plan sections. Click here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/introduction-to-the-esl-tutor-handbook/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20210312T223722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T174024Z
UID:4188-1633338000-1633348800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Session One: Reflective Practice - Journey into Self
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 4\, 2021\nTime: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Line Perron\, Imagine Institute for Learning \nTo be reflective practitioners\, we need to know who we are\, how we make decisions and what we consider important. During this session\, participants will explore their biases\, strengths and weaknesses and their values. By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to:\n– Learn how to identify some of the implicit biases they hold\n– Identify their strengths and opportunities for growth\n– Be able to use language to become clearer and more persuasive\n– Explore strategies to increase reflection and self-awareness \nYou will receive an email to confirm your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/session-one-reflective-practice-journey-into-self/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210929
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20210826T172404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T172915Z
UID:4854-1632787200-1632873599@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Literacy and Learning Symposium 2021 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Literacy and Learning Symposium 2021 (Virtual) Let’s Roll With It! \nSeptember 28 – October 1\, 2021 \nCost: $40 \nAudience: Staff\, Board and Volunteers of CALP funded programs \nDeadline to register: Friday\, September 10\, 2021 \nThe Literacy and Learning Symposium is Alberta’s CALP system’s premiere provincial PD event of the year! When you attend\, you get practical\, hands‐on information\, gain knowledge of tools\, strategies and tactics that will enhance your ability to support learners\, learn about new trends\, and make all kinds of new connections to build your own community of practice. \nClick this link to find out more and to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/literacy-and-learning-symposium-2021-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210917T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20210915T214942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T215414Z
UID:4888-1631871000-1631878200@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Multi-Level Classes
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 17\, 2021 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am \nLocation: Online \nFacilitator: Dorte Weber\, Rural Routes \nMost ESL practitioners have students at different CLB levels in one group. This webinar introduces strategies for managing multi-level classes\, teaching tips and ideas and introduces the new Rural Routes Multi-Level handbook. \nRegistration is now closed. If you have questions\, please contact pd@ecala.org
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/teaching-multi-level-classes/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220701
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
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:20220701
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
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:20260403T160835
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220701
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220701
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20210412T234728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T234728Z
UID:4275-1623330000-1623337200@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Annual Report Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, June 10\, 2021\nTime: Afternoon session\, 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitators: Leanne Rempel & Marnie Rempel Friesen \nDo you have questions about filling out your ECALA Annual Report forms? Join Leanne and Marnie as they walk through the ECALA Annual Report forms and the additional requirements that will need to be completed at the end of your funding year. \nClick here to register. This session is a repeat of the session held on Wednesday\, June 9\, 2021.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/annual-report-information-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20210412T234205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T234931Z
UID:4273-1623261600-1623268800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Annual Report Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, June 9\, 2021\nTime: Evening session\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitators: Leanne Rempel & Marnie Rempel Friesen \nDo you have questions about filling out your ECALA Annual Report forms? Join Leanne and Marnie as they walk through the ECALA Annual Report forms and the additional requirements that will need to be completed at the end of your funding year. \nClick here to register. This session will be repeated on Thursday\, June 10\, 2021\, between 1:00 and 3:00 pm.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/annual-report-information-session/2021-06-09/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20210312T224302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T224302Z
UID:4191-1623142800-1623153600@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Session Three: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Ignite the Potential
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, June 8\, 2021\nTime: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Online Zoom\nFacilitator: Line Perron\, Imagine Institute for Learning \nParticipants will learn how to discover\, dream\, and design to foster their own potential. Using a ‘personal journey’ model\, you will learn how to use what you are already successful at to prepare and enhance your practice. Together we will explore the incredible power of blending gratitude with curiosity to change how we see the world. \nClick here to register. \nSpace is limited so preference will be given to ECALA grant recipient educators. You will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/session-three-using-appreciative-inquiry-to-ignite-the-potential/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20210312T222306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T222428Z
UID:4182-1617876000-1617883200@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Low Tech Foundational Learning
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 8\, 2021 \nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nLocation: Online \nFacilitator: Terri Peters\, tlp Training \n Low Tech Foundational Learning \nFacilitate adult literacy by phone or email. Use the tech learners know! Not all learners feel confident learning online or by videoconference. \nYou will learn how to deliver the same lesson\, whether by phone or email. Both concentrate on using plain language instructions for completing literacy tasks. \nWe’ll also cover instructional strategies for remote learning: \n·        Timing and flow of lessons \n·        Checking for understanding \n·        Encouraging learning \n·        Providing practice options between sessions \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/low-tech-foundational-learning/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20210218T212411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T203701Z
UID:4159-1615370400-1615377600@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Clear Writing for Promotional Materials
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, March 10\, 2021 \nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nWhere: Online \nFacilitator: Terri Peters\, tlp Training \nAttract learners to your programs and services with clear design and marketing content. Let your organization’s mission and mandate shine. Learners will take notice. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: \n\nDesign tips for posters\, brochures\, and website pages\nImage choice and placement\nKey messages that tell your story\nContent testing tips\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/clear-writing-for-promotional-materials/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20201216T173852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T173852Z
UID:3988-1610560800-1610566200@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to the Rural Routes ESL Tutor Handbook
DESCRIPTION:Date: January 13\, 2021\nTime: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm\nWhere: Online Zoom\nFacilitator: Dorte Weber\, Team Lead Rural Routes \nAre you a tutor working with adult learners or do you support your agency’s tutors? Did you know that Rural Routes has developed a handbook designed to help tutors working with adult learners? Join us as we explore various sections of the handbook and take a closer look at suggested lesson plans\, tutor tips and additional resources that are practical and relevant to the work you do. There will also be some hands-on activities. Click here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/introduction-to-the-rural-routes-esl-tutor-handbook/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20200902T223148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T191654Z
UID:3388-1604494800-1604502000@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Thinking Together about Skills for Learning
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: Thinking Together about Skills for Learning \nFacilitator: Nada Jerkovic\, CanLearn Society \nOnline: Wednesday\, November 4th\, between 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nSkills for Learning is a new category in CALP Guidelines that 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.” \nThe purpose of this session is to offer and share information\, insights\, and suggestions relevant to designing and implementing programs that align with the new category. The session will cover the following “propellers for learning”: \n\nMotivation to learn\nConfidence\nMemory\nAttention\nMindset for learning\n\nClick here to register. If you have any questions\, email Wendy. \nPlease note: This is a repeat of the August 19th\, 2020 session
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/3388/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20200914T190823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T163135Z
UID:3451-1602144000-1602176400@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Intercultural Communications
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Thursday\, October 8th\, 2020 \nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 pm \nLocation: Online \nPresenter: Dorte Weber\, Rural Routes \nThis workshop provides an overview of intercultural communications and introduces the role of a “cultural bridge“. You will also learn key terms related to intercultural education. We recommend that you take this workshop before taking the Intercultural Practitioners Series Level One that is being offered by Rural Routes in October. \nYou will receive a confirmation email once registered and additional information a week prior to the event. \n\n\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/introduction-to-intercultural-communications-2/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20200902T223741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T221126Z
UID:3393-1602064800-1602072000@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Reading Connections
DESCRIPTION:Reading Connections \nFacilitator: Nada Jerkovic\, CanLearn Society \nOnline: Wednesday\, October 7\, 2020\, between 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nAudience: Open \nHelping learners who struggle with basic reading and writing skills – those below and at PIAAC Level 1- is important. Unless these learners can learn to “crack the code”\, they will forever remain silently excluded from other foundational learning opportunities and at risk of disengagement and failure. \nThe purpose of this session is to support practitioners in understanding the foundations of the reading process and core elements of appropriate adult reading instruction. Participants  session will: \n\nDevelop a deeper understanding of what the reading process entails\nIdentify what makes adult reading instruction work\nLearn strategies and techniques they can apply in their daily work with adults who struggle with basic reading skills\n\nClick here to register. If you have any questions\, email pd@ecala.org. \nPlease note: this is a repeat of the July 22\, 2020 session.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/reading-connections-2/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20200902T205654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T191909Z
UID:3383-1600261200-1600268400@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Facilitating in a Zoom Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, September 16\, 2020 \nTime: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nWhere: Online Zoom \nFacilitator: Leanne Rempel\, ECALA\, grants@ecala.org \nThis 2-hour session combines Zoom facilitation tools tutorials with teaching activity ideas (sharing some content with the two previous Zoom workshops that ECALA has offered). Instructors\, facilitators\, staff\, and volunteers in ECALA Grant Recipient Organizations will have priority\, but this session is open to other CALPs if space allows. \nTo register\, please click here.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/facilitating-in-a-zoom-classroom/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20200721T190237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T224640Z
UID:3065-1599645600-1599652800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Facilitation Skills
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, September 9\, 2020 \nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nWhere: Online Zoom \nFacilitator: Terri Peters\, TLP Training \nYou feel comfortable leading groups\, but you’re looking for new ways to engage your participants. And you notice that not everyone likes to learn in exactly the same way. Mix it up and keep learning active! \nYou’ll experience these strategies as you learn them: \n·        Incorporate multiple learning styles \n·        Develop different learning stations for the same learning objective \n·        Use Zoom to create fun learning activities \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/advanced-facilitation-skills/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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