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| NWT Literacy Council | September 2006 |
In this E-NewsLiteracy PromotionsSpecial Days, Weeks and MonthsIt is time to start planning for this year. Here are some important dates to remember.
NWT Literacy Week – October 1 – 7, 2006NWT Literacy Week 2006 is just around the corner. The NWT Literacy Council encourages communities, schools, families and organizations to celebrate literacy in their own unique way. We have sent a package with how to kits, a literacy calendar and give-aways to all schools, adult upgrading programs, early childhood programs, health centres and family support programs. Remember that Tuesday, October 3rd is Read for 15. This year we have challenged both the Yukon and Nunavut to a Read for 15 Challenge! So make sure your Read for 15 and send us your results. You can fax your results to (867)873-2176 or email them to nwtliteracy@nwtliteracy.ca. Let us know what you are doing for literacy week – so we can share your good ideas with other communities. Please contact the NWT Literacy Council if you would like book prizes to give away at your literacy week event. Ministerial Literacy AwardsThe Ministerial Literacy Awards are given to people and organizations that are literacy leaders in the NWT. It is important to recognize the valuable contributions that people and organizations make to literacy in the NWT. These awards are given out by the Government of NWT, Department of Education, Culture and Employment. There are two categories for the award:
Organization Award – Rotary Club of YellowknifeFor the past eight years, the Rotary Club of Yellowknife, in partnership with Weledeh Catholic School, has run the Kids Ahead reading program. The Rotary Club provides a mentor to every student in Grade 1. The mentor and student meet each week during the school year to read books or play literacy games in the school library. All Weledeh Grade 1 students receive a mentor, even if English is not the student’s first language. Rotarian Reading Buddies have read books with Grade 1 students in NWT Aboriginal languages, French, English and Braille. Literacy Practitioner Award – Suzanne RobinsonSuzanne Robinson is an Adult Literacy and Basic Education (ALBE) instructor with Aurora College in Inuvik. Suzanne has shared her enthusiasm for books and learning with her students and the community as a whole. In addition to being an exemplary ALBE instructor, she has devoted countless volunteer hours to promoting family and community literacy. Suzanne organizes weekly Family Literacy Nights, which encourage parents to read with their children. She started the Inuvik Literacy Committee which promotes literacy in Inuvik. She also has been a board member with the NWT Literacy Council for several years. Upcoming Conferences and CoursesFamily Literacy Training Institute – November 27 – December 1, 2006The NWT Literacy Council will be holding its annual Family Literacy Training Institute in late November. We will send out information packages and registration forms to all schools, adult upgrading programs, daycares, early childhood programs, health centres and family support programs soon. We will also put the information on our website: www.nwt.literacy.ca. There will be limited space for participants so register early! Literacy Alberta’s 2006 ConferenceDates: Thursday, November 2, 2006 – Saturday, November 4, 2006 The theme will be "Black and White and Read All Over". This title is a "play on words". It can mean "read", as in "read a book" or it could mean the colour "red" depending on how the word is pronounced. They are planning some fun " red" activities that they hope conference delegates will enjoy. Contact Information: Fax (780) 465-9596 2006 International Workplace Education and Learning Conference – Conference Board of CanadaLocation: Toronto – Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel, Toronto, Ontario Join in:
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Contact Information: New ResourcesRhyming Pool ProgramCheck out these documents for great rhymes for bath time, getting dressed or at the pool. It is a literacy program that was developed for parents and children at the swimming pool. The first document gives details about how the program is run and the second document is a booklet of rhymes.
Leisure Books (and more!) for New Readers www.nald.ca/library/learning/leisure/cover.htmThe Vancouver Public Library has developed a resource list of leisure books for new readers. Check with NWT Libraries to see if they have these books www.nwtpls.gov.nt.ca/ Literacy Connections - http://literacyconnections.com/Literacy Connections provides a wealth of information on reading, teaching and tutoring techniques, ESL literacy, and adult literacy. They recommend resources that are useful for teachers, volunteers, and directors of literacy programs. Topics include the language experience approach, phonics, word study, and the best in children's literature. A Child Becomes a Reader – Birth through Preschool www.nald.ca/library/learning/child/child.pdfWhen does a child learn to read? Many people might say ‘in kindergarten or first grade.’ But research says something very different. Learning to read and write can start at home long before children go to school. Getting ready for school begins at homeThe Learning Partnership offers some tips for early learning and a successful transition into Kindergarten www.nald.ca/info/whatnew/headline/2006/partner.htm National Adult Literacy Database http://library.nald.ca/learning/browse/recent?page=1From this page, access is provided to resources such as online books and resources which may be used at home or in the classroom. |
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