Resources
student links
Alberta Distance Learning Centre
Web: www.adlc.ab.ca
Upgrading and high school diploma information and courses.
Alberta Learning (formerly Advanced Education and Career Development)
Web: http://www.learning.gov.ab.ca/
Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS)
Web: www.alis.gov.ab.ca
This Government of Alberta website is an on-line source for career, learning and employment information.
Basic Canadian Legal Information
Web: www.canadalegal.com
Canadian Subsidy Directory
Web: www.mgpublishing.net
A guide containing more than 2300 direct and indirect financial subsidies,
grants and loans offered by government departments and agencies, foundations,
associations and organizations. Assistance from and for foundations,
associations, guidance to prepare a business plan, market surveys, computers
and much more. To obtain the Canadian Subsidy Directory call 1-800-301-8093.
Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre
Web: www.ddrcc.com
A non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to including people with developmental disabilities into the community in real and meaningful ways.
Educational Programs & Distance Learning Courses (Alberta Learning)
Web: www.aecd.gov.ab.ca/edinfo
Free On-Line Courses
Web: www.free-ed.net
Includes language lessons such as English, Spanish and French.
Free Stuff for Canadians
Web: www.canadianfreestuff.com
Free worksheets
Web: www.freeworksheets.com
Free worksheets in areas such as phonics, mathematics, language, science,
geography, social studies and writing and thinking skills.
Guide to Grammar & Writing
Web: http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/
A grammar & writing site that could be a useful resource for instructors. If you need a little help with your grammar or tips on writing, this site has a comprehensive index.
Institute for Media, Policy & Civil Society
Web: www.impacs.org
A Canadian charitable organization committed to the protection and expansion of democracy and to strengthening civil society.
Learning Disabilities Resources
Web: www.ldresources.com
Resources for people with Learning Disabilities. Links to many organizations,
articles and reviews on assisting technologies.
Yellowhead Region Educational Consortium
Web: www.yrec.ab.ca
Credit learning and upgrading opportunities for students in the Yellowhead
Region.
English as a Second Language links
Dave's ESL Cafe
Web: www.daveseslcafe.com
The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers
from Around the World. One of the
most popular sites for teachers & students with over 1 million
hits a month!
English to Go
English-To-Go is a global ally to teachers in over 100 countries. Our Instant Lessons are time saving, photocopiable lesson plans based on news stories from Reuters News Agency. Instant Lessons are trusted by thousands of members who use them to enrich their teaching experience every week.
Free weekly EFL & ESL lessons
Web: www.efl4u.com
Subscribe to mailing list for weekly free lessons. Teacher's
instructions include adaptations for levels of English proficiency.
LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
Web: http://www.settlement.org/atwork/programs/LINC/home.asp
This site has links to publications that cover assessment, curriculum, family, instructional materials, learning activities, special needs learners and more.
Linguistic Funland!
Web: www.linguistic-funland.com
Resources for language teaching and learning, linguistics study,
and other miscellaneous resources.
ESL/EFL Resources On-line
Web: http://www.arts.mcgill.ca/programs/esl/csamuel/
On-line resource for learners & teachers. Links to journals, lesson plans, self-study pages and reference materials.
Resources for Multi-Level Classes
Web: http://www.cal.org/
Test of English as a Foreign Language
Web: http://toefl.org
This site offers testing information for the TOEFL, an admission requirement by many colleges and universities.
Hot Potatoes - Programs for ESL games, quizzes, crosswords puzzles
Web: http://hotpot.uvic.ca/
One way that teachers can help students learn and retain vocabulary is
with puzzles and other games. The (free) software package Hot Potatoes has
various programs for creating games, quizzes, and crossword puzzles quickly and
easily. The package comes for both Mac and PC. There are novels, documentaries, movies, magazine stories and TV shows on a multitude of subjects. It is possible to improve one's academic vocabulary through popular media.
administrative links
ATESL (Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language)
Web: www.atesl.caA professional organization that promotes the highest standards of ESL in Alberta by promoting professional development, advocating on behalf of ESL learners, and working to establish best practice guidelines and standards for ESL practitioners across Alberta. An annual conference in the fall.
Resources en Français aussi!
Calgary Community Adult Learning Association
Web: www.learning-resource.comSee what is happening with Adult Learning in urban Alberta!
Calgary Learning CentreWeb: www.calgarylearningcentre.com
Operated by the Calgary Society for Students with Learning Difficulties since 1979. The Centre has a strong reputation for high quality programs and services in the area of learning disabilities, AD/HD and literacy.
Connect
Web: http://www.nald.ca/connect/v5i5/connect.htm
Canada's resource publication on technology and literacy. Includes tips on lesson plans, technology tips, interesting websites, software review & articles of relevance to technology and literacy.
Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre
Web: www.ddrcc.com
A non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to including people with developmental disabilities into the community in real and meaningful ways.
Edmonton Community Adult Learning Association
Web: http://www.ecala.org/See what is happening with Adult Learning in urban Alberta!
Edson & District Community Learning Society
Web: http://www.edcls.ab.ca/
Office of Learning Technologies - HRDC
Web: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/home.shtmlYour partner in lifelong learning.
Powerhouse Community Learning Centre (Drayton Valley)
Web: www.powerhouselearning.caDrayton Valley's Adult Learning site.
Rural Secretariat
Web: www.rural.gc.ca
literacy links
ABC Canada
Web: www.abc-canada.org
ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation is a national charity committed to promoting literacy to the general public and to the private sector. They are a partnership of business, labour, educators and government.
They focus on public awareness programs, the development and execution of national literacy awareness campaigns; provide promotional support to local literacy groups; and conduct research to further the development of a fully literate Canadian population.
Centre for Family Literacy
Learn about some of Alberta's Family Literacy programs, history, projects and events. A link to further resources as well.
eLit.ca
Web: http://www.nald.ca/CONNECT/v5i2/connect.htm
An online literacy community currently serving Canada's prairie provinces - Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. They also have participants from many other areas of Canada, and even from around the world. As well, through special electronic gateways, they enjoy the virtual company of people from BC, NWT and Nunavut.
Literacy Alberta
Literacy Alberta is a non-profit organization that links approximately 500 members involved in adult literacy and basic education. A yearly conference, bi-annual newsletters & extensive library resources & public awareness materials. Call the Literacy Help Line of Alberta at 1-800-767-3231.
Literacy B.C.
Web: www2.literacy.bc.ca/family.htm
Literacy BC is the lead provincial organization responsible for family literacy development and coordination in BC.
Literacy and Parenting Skills (LAPS)
Literacy and Parenting Skills (LAPS) is a family literacy program designed to provide literacy and parenting skills to at-risk parents. Created and developed at Bow Valley College, Calgary, Alberta, in partnership with the Further Education Society of Alberta, the LAPS program targets parents who have difficulties with reading and writing.
National Adult Literacy Database (NALD)
Web: www.nald.ca
The National Adult Literacy Database Inc. (NALD) is a federally incorporated, non-profit service organization that provides a single-source, comprehensive, up-to-date and easily accessible database of adult literacy programs, resources, services and activities across Canada. It also links with other services and databases in North America and overseas. Discussion groups, upcoming literacy events, links to over 170 literacy related websites. A site where ideas, literacy resources and information can be shared and exchanged.
Movement for Canadian Literacy
Web: www.literacy.ca
A national non-profit organization representing literacy coalitions, organizations, and individuals from every province and territory. Their mission is to be a national voice for literacy for every Canadian through networking, research, government liaison, learner development, communication, collaboration and building the capacity to support the people and organizations involved with adult literacy education.
Raising Adult Literacy Skills: The Need for a Pan-Canadian Response
Web: "Raising Adult Literacy Skills: the Need for a Pan-Canadian Response"
Federal Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities released a groundbreaking report on literacy. It included 21 recommendations for government action. The Canadian government responded with a 32-page response.
