Adult Lifelong Learning

 Lifelong learning… it’s our business

Wainwright & District Council for Adult Lifelong Learning is one of about 80 Adult Learning Councils in Alberta. We have been serving Wainwright & District since 1974. Our adult learning and family literacy programs are currently funded by Alberta Advanced Education and Technology Post-Secondary Excellence Division Campus Alberta Connections.

Important dates

  • Friday, January 27

    Family Literacy Day

  • January 28—Passport to Learning

    Once again the Council for Adult Learning and Literacy programs are observing Family Literacy Day by launching a "Passport to Learning" contest on Saturday, January 28th from the Wainwright Public Library.

    The contest is a "Passport" that has several activities in it to be completed and returned to the library by February 11. It may be picked up at the WPL or downloaded from the website: callw.org.

    On January 28th , at the Wainwright Public Library, Marie Isaman and Louella Komadina, Learning and Literacy Coordinators will be on hand to answer questions, give information about the programs and provide refreshments from 11:00 am to 3:00pm. The "Passports" will be available to pick up, take home, complete and return for great prizes. Participants do not have to be members of the library to take part. Come, visit and participate!

    Family Literacy Day poster

    Return this completed Passport

    Editor’s note: The Passport PDF above has Typewriter enabled for Adobe Reader 9 and Adobe Reader X. The user will need to allow JavaScript in Adobe Reader. When prompted, 'Always allow for this document.' The typewriter works wherever one positions the pointer. Click to place it, then begin typing. Font and text size are user selectable. The file can be saved and re-opened/edited multiple times. When it is complete, simply e-mail to Adult Learning and Literacy or print it and drop it off at the Wainwright Public Library.

  • Tuesday, January 31

    The Wainwright & District Writer’s Group Monthly Writing Circle

  • Wednesday & Thursday, February 1 & 2

    Wainwright & District Council for Adult Lifelong Learning MHFA Canada: For Adults Who Interact with Youth

  • Wednesdays, March 21 thru April 25

    Unarmed Self Defense for Women Self Defense for Women

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Adult Literacy Year Round

The LEARN Project

Serving the areas of Wainwright, Irma, Chauvin, Edgerton and the M.D. of Wainwright No. 61, the Adult Literacy project in our community is a volunteer based program that matches adult learners with volunteer tutors to work on developing skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy. Training for tutors is free; resources and support are available.

Learners are assessed and matched with a tutor and progress of the pair is reviewed on a regular basis. All tutor training is free but please pre-register. See our calendar for training dates. All training occurs in the Adult Learning and Literacy office. Training can be provided in workshops or one-on-one.

Wainwright and District LEARN

You are invited to Set a Book Free

International Literacy Day September 8, 2011 Peace and Literacy In our continuous recognition of the importance of Adult Literacy, Wainwright & District LEARN & the Council for Adult Lifelong Learning will be encouraging the Set a Book Free principle all year.

Drop by the office in the Wainwright Provincial Building any time during regular hours and bring a book, take a book — Set a book free.

 • Canadian Commission for UNESCO – ILD

International Literacy Day, September 8, 2011

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International Lifelong Learning Campaign

International Adult Learners Week 2011

International Adult Learners Week in Canada is an annual celebration since 2002. IALW 2011 in Canada was held from April 2nd through April 9th. Dates for 2012 have yet to be announced, and will be posted here as soon as they become available. Links to IALW in Canada and its 2010 magazine are below:

 • Canadian Commission for UNESCO – IALW

 • 2010 IALW Magazine (Canadian Comm. for UNESCO)

  

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Adult Learning Councils in Alberta

Some of the Things We Do

  • Provide and promote adult learning opportunities;
  • provide and promote educational and training opportunities;
  • form & maintain partnerships that respond to community educational needs;
  • use a client-centered approach;
  • provide opportunities for teachers & learners facing barriers;
  • advocate adult literacy in the community.

With Further Education You Can…

  • Expand your knowledge and enjoyment of life;
  • become better at your job;
  • better succeed in business;
  • learn new technical skills;
  • open the door to new hobbies and crafts;
  • meet new friends.