More Training: Monthly Literacy Workshops

In January 2006, the NWT Literacy Council began hosting monthly literacy workshops in Yellowknife. The first workshop offered was Proposal Writing. Ten people participated in the two day workshop, which included participants from Fort Resolution and Hay River. The first part of the workshop focused on a planning process to become clear about the goals and objectives of each person's project. With clear goals and objectives in place, the second half of the workshop focused on the writing process, what to include and how to structure a proposal. Participants appreciated the resources and left feeling more confident about their proposal writing skills. Look for our upcoming workshops:

February
Talking Books

Date: Friday, February 24
Where: Aurora College Computer Lab
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $100

Talking books are a great way to engage literacy learners and families in reading. This workshop will show you an easy step-by-step way to make talking books on the computer using PowerPoint. This workshop is good for both those who have lots of experience in PowerPoint as well as those not familiar with the program. Every participant will make a talking book or two!

March
Bookmaking

Dates: Friday, March 24
Where: Northern United Place
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $100

Learn how to make and use fun home-made books. During the workshop you will make cloth books, bound books, paper books, foam books and more. You will also get some ideas on how to use books with your students, families and children. Participants will learn about an exciting family literacy program called Books in the Home, and will receive a Books in the Home manual.

April
Families First: Northern Parenting & Learning Program

Dates: Thursday/Friday, April 27/28
Where: Northern United Place
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $150

Families First is a northern parenting and learning program that supports parents with young children. It was modeled after the program Nobody's Perfect Parenting program. Participants will learn how they can use this program to set up a parenting group. Participants will also learn how to work with groups and will have a chance to practice their new facilitation skills. Each participant will receive a Families First manual.