From The Toronto Star - December 8, 2010
- Louise Brown
EDUCATION REPORTER
They may just be running a snack shop — learning to serve lunch, take inventory, handle cash — but these springboard skills have helped hundreds of jobless workers off welfare at a Toronto training centre that says it faces cuts if it loses federal funding.
The mock snack shop is just one program at PTP Adult Literacy and Employment Programs that will have to lay off teachers and shrink classes if Ottawa stops its stimulus top-up of Ontario training services as planned next spring.
“We’ve doubled the number of unemployed we serve each year with the extra federal funding and our programs are still full,” said executive director Barbara McFater. PTP is one of hundreds of centres across Ontario that shared a $630 million federal boost over the past two years for training, literacy and employment programs to help those hit by the recession.
“We’ve been able to help about 1,200 people a year who have gaps in their skills; maybe they didn’t finish high school or they’re living in poverty or have criminal records or health problems — and many are single moms — but we’ll only be able to serve about half as many if we lose that stimulus funding,” McFater warned.
In an open letter to Ottawa, Ontario’s minister of training, colleges and universities cautioned the shutdown of stimulus dollars would throw 13,000 students out of programs like PTP, deprive 29,000 students of help finding a summer job and remove training and job help for 7,000 new Canadians.
“The effects of the recession aren’t going to end on March 31, especially for those folks who don’t have a lot of education,” said MPP John Milloy, whose letter urges Diane Finley, federal minister of human resources and skills development, to keep providing an extra $315 million a year for training and literacy.
“The clock is ticking — so many of the groups that have received the funding are planning now for their next fiscal year,” said Milloy.
However in a reply Tuesday to Milloy, Finley did not pledge further funding but invited Ontario to submit any request for more funding during pre-budget hearings next spring.
Joanne Kaattari, executive director of the Community Literacy Network of Ontario, said poor literacy skills are a serious problem in Ontario that all levels of government should be tackling.
“Literacy touches on so many issues; employment, poverty, health, even civic engagement. The increase in funding was helpful and timely, but we still have waiting lists.”
Monday, December 13, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
wow
This was a great course. I really didn't think I would like at all but it was good times. I met some very nice people and made new friendships that will stay with me forever. We had so many fun times together!
Fun With Art
I had a lot of fun creating mosaics. Here are a couple of pictures of the piece I made. The first one is in progress and the other one is the finished piece.
My Time in class
This is the first piece I did in the mosaic class. It is part of a whole piece that is donated to the library and will be hanging up in there soon!
This is the piece I made to bring home. It is a frog on a lily pad. It will be for my decoration in my baby's room!
My Projects
This was the first piece I made which is a small part of a mosaic called "The Bounty Of The County". It is being donated to the library.
This is my 2nd piece. It's a tray for myself. It's a combination of two things I like: a teddy bear and superman.
This is my final piece - blue rose for my mom. The reason it's blue with a black background is because they are two of her favourite colours.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Lori's Mosaic Project
Choosing the design we wanted to use was fun. We all chose something completely different, and for different reasons. I choose to interpret a Picasso painting entitled "Courtesan with a Jeweled Necklace". The print was from a book and was in black and white, so I could choose the colours I wanted.
This was the black and white print I had to go from:
This is my finished mosaic. I etched out lines and pupils for her eyes, but the grout didn’t colour it enough, so I will add a little paint so they are more defined, and less 'zombie-like'.
This is a print from the internet, showing the colours of the original painting. I got the hair colour right!
This was the black and white print I had to go from:
This is my finished mosaic. I etched out lines and pupils for her eyes, but the grout didn’t colour it enough, so I will add a little paint so they are more defined, and less 'zombie-like'.
This is a print from the internet, showing the colours of the original painting. I got the hair colour right!
Monday, November 29, 2010
ArtWorks Student Quote
"The ArtWorks mosaic course was a really fun learning experience and I made some awesome art!"
ArtWorks Student Quote
"I've really enjoyed the ArtWorks Program. Not only do we learn new skills but we've all become good friends. Its been a lot of fun."
ArtWorks Student Quote
"Making a mosaic had been a wonderful experience in learning a new art form."
ArtWorks Mosaics
Making a mosaic is a hands-on learning experience. Students have been learning all about mosaics, as well as employment skills such as resume writing, advertising & marketing, Essential Skills, personality assessments, workplace skills inventories, how to write press releases, and so much more!
ArtWorks ends on Dec. 3, 2010.
Monday, November 22, 2010
You’re Invited! Open House
You’re Invited! Open House Wed. Nov. 24th 6:30pm
Did you know that literacy is actually a use it or lose it skill? It is not a skill that is learned once and remains fresh in your mind over a lifetime. Literacy even affects social issues such as health, justice, and safety. Literacy is important!
Come to the Prince Edward Learning Centre open house to enjoy refreshments and find out just how little time it would take to upgrade your education.
We now offer extended classroom hours for people who are busy during the day. There are always full day classes and still some space available every week day until 4:30. Now there will also be classes from 6:30 – 8:30 two evenings a week. And it is all free!
Because you may only need a couple of nights a week to upgrade, we are now making it easier to improve your Literacy Basic Skills, Essential Skills, or prepare to get your GED or Grade 12 Diploma. Get job specific training, computer skills, and so much more! Check out our new interest courses such as creative writing, managing your money, and digital scrapbooking, just to name a few.
Keeping your mind active is what life-long learning is all about. Prince Edward Learning Centre is dedicated to helping adult learners acquire the skills to achieve their personal learning and employment goals. The Centre has been a part of The County for over 16 years and has a positive record of helping adults who want to improve their skills, employment potential, or who want to go on to higher education.
One of our daytime students says: “I like the quiet and seriousness of the classroom. I am here to work on learning more so I can move on and up. I know I am in the business of learning when I am at Prince Edward Learning Centre.”
Ask yourself: Do you sometimes wish you had gone further in school? Do you want to improve your job prospects? Have you avoided asking for a promotion because you didn’t think you had the skills to do the new job? PELC can help!
“We believe that everyone has the right to become literate and we believe that effective learning requires a climate of mutual respect.” states Linda Conley, Prince Edward Learning Centre Director. “Prince Edward Learning Centre can help you maintain independence and quality of life and enhance your ability to actively take part in this community.”
Call today to learn tomorrow!
613-476-1811
7B – 206 Main Street, Picton, ON
Lower Level of The Armoury
http://princeedwardlearningcentre.blogspot.com/
Tamara Porter
Extended Hours Coordinator
Prince Edward Learning Centre
Did you know that literacy is actually a use it or lose it skill? It is not a skill that is learned once and remains fresh in your mind over a lifetime. Literacy even affects social issues such as health, justice, and safety. Literacy is important!
Come to the Prince Edward Learning Centre open house to enjoy refreshments and find out just how little time it would take to upgrade your education.
We now offer extended classroom hours for people who are busy during the day. There are always full day classes and still some space available every week day until 4:30. Now there will also be classes from 6:30 – 8:30 two evenings a week. And it is all free!
Because you may only need a couple of nights a week to upgrade, we are now making it easier to improve your Literacy Basic Skills, Essential Skills, or prepare to get your GED or Grade 12 Diploma. Get job specific training, computer skills, and so much more! Check out our new interest courses such as creative writing, managing your money, and digital scrapbooking, just to name a few.
Keeping your mind active is what life-long learning is all about. Prince Edward Learning Centre is dedicated to helping adult learners acquire the skills to achieve their personal learning and employment goals. The Centre has been a part of The County for over 16 years and has a positive record of helping adults who want to improve their skills, employment potential, or who want to go on to higher education.
One of our daytime students says: “I like the quiet and seriousness of the classroom. I am here to work on learning more so I can move on and up. I know I am in the business of learning when I am at Prince Edward Learning Centre.”
Ask yourself: Do you sometimes wish you had gone further in school? Do you want to improve your job prospects? Have you avoided asking for a promotion because you didn’t think you had the skills to do the new job? PELC can help!
“We believe that everyone has the right to become literate and we believe that effective learning requires a climate of mutual respect.” states Linda Conley, Prince Edward Learning Centre Director. “Prince Edward Learning Centre can help you maintain independence and quality of life and enhance your ability to actively take part in this community.”
Call today to learn tomorrow!
613-476-1811
7B – 206 Main Street, Picton, ON
Lower Level of The Armoury
http://princeedwardlearningcentre.blogspot.com/
Tamara Porter
Extended Hours Coordinator
Prince Edward Learning Centre
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
More about ArtWorks
ArtWorks is a Unique Training Opportunity
Prince Edward Learning Centre is about to start their third installment of the ArtWorks program. County residents are fortunate to have this unique training opportunity where students learn employability skills in a creative business setting; the ‘art of success in the workplace’.
“The art form we are learning for this installment is mosaics, but really, the students learn far more”, says Lori Farrington, Program Coordinator. “Mosaics are the catalyst that allows us to work as a team for the four weeks the program is running. Students learn about their learning and personality styles, the basics of business, employability skills, and Essential Skills. Students are encouraged and assisted in seeing how the content of the course can help them fulfill their own personal goals and dreams. “It’s not our intention to just teach people how to be mosaic artists, although if that’s what they decide, great”, says Farrington. “However, the majority of participants will most likely choose another career or educational path. The purpose of this program is to learn skills that are transferable to any job.”
The program is an intensive introduction to business. Within the first week, students decide on a charity they’d like to support and then work towards a sale of some kind in which the proceeds are donated to the charity. In the past, ArtWorks students have made donations of time and money to Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors, Quinte Conservation, and the Learning Centre Students’ Council. They will spend 30 hours at The Red Barns, learning how to mosaic and creating pieces of art. As a group, students will learn to plan a sale, market and price their products, advertise an event, etc. The proceeds from the sale are then donated to the chosen charity.
Alison Hale, after completing the first installment of ArtWorks, said, “The program helped me to strengthen all of my Essential Skills. These skills helped me to obtain employment. Because of the program, I am a valued team player.”
If you, or someone you know, is out of work or between jobs and looking to learn some business skills that will boost their resume and job performance, call PELC to book an appointment to learn more. The program runs November 8 – December 3, full days from
9:00am to 4:00pm. No artistic background is needed. The program is for people who want to learn employability skills in a creative business setting. Call Lori Farrington at 613-476-1811 for more information.
Prince Edward Learning Centre is a free adult training and literacy/basics skills agency. Aside from the ArtWorks program, they offer full-time and part-time classes and tutoring. They are located in the lower level of The Armoury on Main Street Picton. 613-476-1811
The Red Barns, located on White Chapel Road, offers weekend or full week workshops in fully equipped art studios. With many workshops to choose, individuals can create blown glass, woodcarvings, pottery, stained glass, paintings, iron art, quilting, and sculpture. Visit their website at www.theredbarns.com or call 613-476-6808.
Prince Edward Learning Centre is about to start their third installment of the ArtWorks program. County residents are fortunate to have this unique training opportunity where students learn employability skills in a creative business setting; the ‘art of success in the workplace’.
“The art form we are learning for this installment is mosaics, but really, the students learn far more”, says Lori Farrington, Program Coordinator. “Mosaics are the catalyst that allows us to work as a team for the four weeks the program is running. Students learn about their learning and personality styles, the basics of business, employability skills, and Essential Skills. Students are encouraged and assisted in seeing how the content of the course can help them fulfill their own personal goals and dreams. “It’s not our intention to just teach people how to be mosaic artists, although if that’s what they decide, great”, says Farrington. “However, the majority of participants will most likely choose another career or educational path. The purpose of this program is to learn skills that are transferable to any job.”
The program is an intensive introduction to business. Within the first week, students decide on a charity they’d like to support and then work towards a sale of some kind in which the proceeds are donated to the charity. In the past, ArtWorks students have made donations of time and money to Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors, Quinte Conservation, and the Learning Centre Students’ Council. They will spend 30 hours at The Red Barns, learning how to mosaic and creating pieces of art. As a group, students will learn to plan a sale, market and price their products, advertise an event, etc. The proceeds from the sale are then donated to the chosen charity.
Alison Hale, after completing the first installment of ArtWorks, said, “The program helped me to strengthen all of my Essential Skills. These skills helped me to obtain employment. Because of the program, I am a valued team player.”
If you, or someone you know, is out of work or between jobs and looking to learn some business skills that will boost their resume and job performance, call PELC to book an appointment to learn more. The program runs November 8 – December 3, full days from
9:00am to 4:00pm. No artistic background is needed. The program is for people who want to learn employability skills in a creative business setting. Call Lori Farrington at 613-476-1811 for more information.
Prince Edward Learning Centre is a free adult training and literacy/basics skills agency. Aside from the ArtWorks program, they offer full-time and part-time classes and tutoring. They are located in the lower level of The Armoury on Main Street Picton. 613-476-1811
The Red Barns, located on White Chapel Road, offers weekend or full week workshops in fully equipped art studios. With many workshops to choose, individuals can create blown glass, woodcarvings, pottery, stained glass, paintings, iron art, quilting, and sculpture. Visit their website at www.theredbarns.com or call 613-476-6808.
Monday, October 25, 2010
ArtWorks Program
The ArtWorks program is gearing up to start a new session. This time students will be learning the art of mosaics, while also learning business skills such as team work, time management, event planning, marketing, Essential Skills, and so much more!
The program runs for 4 weeks, and students will spend 2 weeks (half days) out at the Red Barns, learning from the artists, how to make these beautiful pieces. The rest of the time will be spend learning about business, learning styles, how to plan an event and market a product, how to price a product, and how to write press releases and advertise an event. Students will also learn about Essential Skills and how these skills can help assess what is needed in order to succeed in a chosen field of work.
It's a jam-packed 4 weeks!
If you are interested in joining ArtWorks, please call Lori Farrington, Program Coordinator (613) 476-1811.
Friday, October 22, 2010
PELC Staff attends Literacy Conference in Toronto
The staff from PELC just returned from a 3 day Ontario Literacy Coalition conference in Toronto called "Spotlight on Learning: Becoming Agents of Change". The conference was funded by the Government of Canada's Office of Literacy and Essential Skills.
www.on.literacy.ca/spotlightonlearning
The conference was for Canada East, but there were people from all across Canada, including the north. It was truly an exceptional chance to network with the field and get a national feel for what's going on in literacy in Canada.
Social media and marketing were big topics and one keynote speaking in particular stood out, Rahaf Harfoush, author of "Yes, We Did: An Inside Look at How Social Media Built the Obama Brand". It was an incredibly fascinating hour.
Other conference workshops highlighted Essential Skills and included topics such as developing partnerships, embracing technology, learning for and at work, linking literacy and society, managing programs, marketing literacy, profiling success stories, and recognizing the profession.
Favourite quotes from the week include:
"Where you are tomorrow, depends on what you learn today."
"I want to go as far as I can, to see how far I can go."
"Within these walls, the walls within disappear."
www.on.literacy.ca/spotlightonlearning
The conference was for Canada East, but there were people from all across Canada, including the north. It was truly an exceptional chance to network with the field and get a national feel for what's going on in literacy in Canada.
Social media and marketing were big topics and one keynote speaking in particular stood out, Rahaf Harfoush, author of "Yes, We Did: An Inside Look at How Social Media Built the Obama Brand". It was an incredibly fascinating hour.
Other conference workshops highlighted Essential Skills and included topics such as developing partnerships, embracing technology, learning for and at work, linking literacy and society, managing programs, marketing literacy, profiling success stories, and recognizing the profession.
Favourite quotes from the week include:
"Where you are tomorrow, depends on what you learn today."
"I want to go as far as I can, to see how far I can go."
"Within these walls, the walls within disappear."
PELC Students’ Council Meeting Report
by Angela Hopf, Students' Council Secretary
October 14, 2010
Attendance: Robert (President), Angela, Eric, Pat, Ed, Elizabeth, Josiah, Tammy
Staff: Keith, Linda(Executive Director)
Agenda: learning games, need for a vice-chair, t-shirts, mission statement, breakfast, Christmas donation, classroom painting, President's message
Learning Games: Students’ Council will purchase two learning games. Voted in by everyone. Keith and Robert will make this happen.
Vice Chair: Lucinda was voted in unanimously.
T-shirts and sweat shirts: Needs further discussion.
Mission Statement: Still working on for further discussion.
Breakfast: Toast and Jam and muffins as needed. Voted in by everyone.
Shoe Boxes, Angel Tree, or Snowsuit: A decision will be made at the next meeting on whether S.C. will make a donation.
Classroom Painting: Paint colour decisions are made. Classroom is being painted next week.
President's Message: Robert wants the committees to meet every Monday.
Next Meeting: Thursday, November 18, 2010
by Angela Hopf, Students' Council Secretary
October 14, 2010
Attendance: Robert (President), Angela, Eric, Pat, Ed, Elizabeth, Josiah, Tammy
Staff: Keith, Linda(Executive Director)
Agenda: learning games, need for a vice-chair, t-shirts, mission statement, breakfast, Christmas donation, classroom painting, President's message
Learning Games: Students’ Council will purchase two learning games. Voted in by everyone. Keith and Robert will make this happen.
Vice Chair: Lucinda was voted in unanimously.
T-shirts and sweat shirts: Needs further discussion.
Mission Statement: Still working on for further discussion.
Breakfast: Toast and Jam and muffins as needed. Voted in by everyone.
Shoe Boxes, Angel Tree, or Snowsuit: A decision will be made at the next meeting on whether S.C. will make a donation.
Classroom Painting: Paint colour decisions are made. Classroom is being painted next week.
President's Message: Robert wants the committees to meet every Monday.
Next Meeting: Thursday, November 18, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Now Hiring! Adult Literacy Instructor!
Now Hiring!
Literacy Basic Skills Instructor
Extended Hours Classroom
Two evenings a week, 6:30 – 8:30pm, plus 2 hours per week prep time (6 hours total)
$18.00 an hour
Starting as soon as possible until April 2011 with the possibility of contract extension.
Teaching Certificate is not required.
We are looking for an instructor who is patient, kind, and has the ability to help adults achieve their learning goals. Must have good communication skills and be able to work independantly. This person can juggle 2 - 8 students who are working through individual learning materials geared toward their individual goals.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Tamara Porter
Extended Hours Coordinator
Prince Edward Learning Centre
7B – 206 Main Street, Picton
Lower Level of The Armoury
613-476-1811
tamaraporter@pelc.ca
Thank you for your application. Only those granted interviews will be contacted.
http://princeedwardlearningcentre.blogspot.com/
Literacy Basic Skills Instructor
Extended Hours Classroom
Two evenings a week, 6:30 – 8:30pm, plus 2 hours per week prep time (6 hours total)
$18.00 an hour
Starting as soon as possible until April 2011 with the possibility of contract extension.
Teaching Certificate is not required.
We are looking for an instructor who is patient, kind, and has the ability to help adults achieve their learning goals. Must have good communication skills and be able to work independantly. This person can juggle 2 - 8 students who are working through individual learning materials geared toward their individual goals.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Tamara Porter
Extended Hours Coordinator
Prince Edward Learning Centre
7B – 206 Main Street, Picton
Lower Level of The Armoury
613-476-1811
tamaraporter@pelc.ca
Thank you for your application. Only those granted interviews will be contacted.
http://princeedwardlearningcentre.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
What is PELC Student Council?
by Angela Hopf
The Student Council would like to invite all PELC Students to attend it's monthly meetings. The Student Council's purpose is to enhance students' time at Prince Edward Learning Centre. The Student Council, which has been running for 8 years, plans activities, field trips, and builds connections to the community.
PELC Students' Council Meeting Report
by Angela Hopf
September 2, 2010
Fall Plans
Attendance: 6 students and 4 staff
Agenda: Fundraising, Coffee Club, Christmas Door Decorating, Classroom Painting, Next Meeting.
Fundraising: We want to raise funds for our own activities. People said they liked going bowling and want to go again.
Coffee Club: Angela is now the chairperson of this committee. She is organizing people to bring in supplies and do the clean up.
Christmas Door Decoration: We want to do this contest again this year. This will be the 11th Annual contest to see who can decorate the best door. We need to invite all the agencies and businesses in the Armoury to participate. We need to start organizing this. We’II need to make a poster with the rules on it. We’II also need to find new judges since Ontario Works staff usually judge, but we’d like them to participate this year.
Classroom Painting: We raised almost $900 with Loonies for Literacy! The money is going to be used to paint the classroom. We need to choose colours. Pat is going to research this. We’II also ask Tamara.
Next Meeting: October 14, 2010. We’II be discussing the Christmas Parade, Fundraising, Coffee Club, Door Decorating, Classroom Painting, and other topics.
by Angela Hopf
The Student Council would like to invite all PELC Students to attend it's monthly meetings. The Student Council's purpose is to enhance students' time at Prince Edward Learning Centre. The Student Council, which has been running for 8 years, plans activities, field trips, and builds connections to the community.
PELC Students' Council Meeting Report
by Angela Hopf
September 2, 2010
Fall Plans
Attendance: 6 students and 4 staff
Agenda: Fundraising, Coffee Club, Christmas Door Decorating, Classroom Painting, Next Meeting.
Fundraising: We want to raise funds for our own activities. People said they liked going bowling and want to go again.
Coffee Club: Angela is now the chairperson of this committee. She is organizing people to bring in supplies and do the clean up.
Christmas Door Decoration: We want to do this contest again this year. This will be the 11th Annual contest to see who can decorate the best door. We need to invite all the agencies and businesses in the Armoury to participate. We need to start organizing this. We’II need to make a poster with the rules on it. We’II also need to find new judges since Ontario Works staff usually judge, but we’d like them to participate this year.
Classroom Painting: We raised almost $900 with Loonies for Literacy! The money is going to be used to paint the classroom. We need to choose colours. Pat is going to research this. We’II also ask Tamara.
Next Meeting: October 14, 2010. We’II be discussing the Christmas Parade, Fundraising, Coffee Club, Door Decorating, Classroom Painting, and other topics.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Josiah's Art
Josiah Spafford lives in Picton, Ontario.
He is a student at Prince Edward Learning Centre.
Josiah loves art because it helps him express himself in creative ways. Josiah shared his art with our blog readers because he wants to connect with the County’s art community.
Enjoy!
Transformation
Pencil and Marker
A new life form emerges from a dragon, a crocodile, and a shark. I kept it a little abstract to show that transformation is not yet complete.
Leo Dragon
Pencil Crayon, Pencil, and Marker
I created a new creature from a lion, a dragon, and a salamander.
Elemental Leaf
Pastels, Markers, and Pencil
This piece represents earth, fire, and water in harmony. Each springs from the other.
Celestial Mayan God
Pencil, Marker
It started as a man’s face and it grew into a celestial vision.
Art Frenzy
Pencil, Marker
This was inspired with random thoughts within my imagination. It is Abstract art.
He is a student at Prince Edward Learning Centre.
Josiah loves art because it helps him express himself in creative ways. Josiah shared his art with our blog readers because he wants to connect with the County’s art community.
Enjoy!
Transformation
Pencil and Marker
A new life form emerges from a dragon, a crocodile, and a shark. I kept it a little abstract to show that transformation is not yet complete.
Leo Dragon
Pencil Crayon, Pencil, and Marker
I created a new creature from a lion, a dragon, and a salamander.
Elemental Leaf
Pastels, Markers, and Pencil
This piece represents earth, fire, and water in harmony. Each springs from the other.
Celestial Mayan God
Pencil, Marker
It started as a man’s face and it grew into a celestial vision.
Art Frenzy
Pencil, Marker
This was inspired with random thoughts within my imagination. It is Abstract art.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Literacy - A GREAT Investment!
This is a new resource from CLO (Community Literacy of Ontario) showcasing the importance and impact of literacy.
Click on each image to zoom in. If you'd like a copy emailed to you, please let us know: learnin4@bellnet.ca
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International Literacy Day - September 8th
TORONTO, September 8, 2010 — Today, the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), joins with governments, business and labour, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals from around the world to celebrate International Literacy Day (ILD). ILD was established in 1965 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to underscore the value of a literate world and to promote literacy for all.
“Literacy is the foundation of social and economic progress. It is critical to learners’ success, workplace readiness, and increased productivity,” said the Honourable Diane McGifford, Chair of CMEC and Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy for Manitoba. “Efforts to improve literacy aren’t optional. They are vital to our country’s success.”
CMEC first identified literacy as a priority early in the decade and confirmed its importance in the 2008 ministerial statement, Learn Canada 2020. Since 2004, CMEC has held three highly successful fora on various aspects of literacy and furthered its advocacy work through a formal commitment to literacy issued in a 2009 report to Canadians on progress being made to raise literacy levels. In the coming months, ministers will be continuing their engagement with literacy stakeholders, working to improve data on literacy levels in Canadian society. They plan to issue their latest annual report on their efforts to raise literacy levels in early 2011.
In its role as the collective voice of Canada’s ministers of education on the international stage, CMEC is directly engaged with a variety of international bodies on activities related to literacy. It is actively involved in the UN Literacy Decade (2003-12) and is a key player in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), the high-profile evaluation undertaken regularly by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
About CMEC
Founded in 1967, CMEC is the collective voice of Canada’s ministers of education. It provides leadership in education at the pan-Canadian and international levels and contributes to the fulfilment of the constitutional responsibility for education conferred on the provinces and territories. For more information, visit us at www.cmec.ca.
“Literacy is the foundation of social and economic progress. It is critical to learners’ success, workplace readiness, and increased productivity,” said the Honourable Diane McGifford, Chair of CMEC and Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy for Manitoba. “Efforts to improve literacy aren’t optional. They are vital to our country’s success.”
CMEC first identified literacy as a priority early in the decade and confirmed its importance in the 2008 ministerial statement, Learn Canada 2020. Since 2004, CMEC has held three highly successful fora on various aspects of literacy and furthered its advocacy work through a formal commitment to literacy issued in a 2009 report to Canadians on progress being made to raise literacy levels. In the coming months, ministers will be continuing their engagement with literacy stakeholders, working to improve data on literacy levels in Canadian society. They plan to issue their latest annual report on their efforts to raise literacy levels in early 2011.
In its role as the collective voice of Canada’s ministers of education on the international stage, CMEC is directly engaged with a variety of international bodies on activities related to literacy. It is actively involved in the UN Literacy Decade (2003-12) and is a key player in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), the high-profile evaluation undertaken regularly by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
About CMEC
Founded in 1967, CMEC is the collective voice of Canada’s ministers of education. It provides leadership in education at the pan-Canadian and international levels and contributes to the fulfilment of the constitutional responsibility for education conferred on the provinces and territories. For more information, visit us at www.cmec.ca.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
AGM a Success!
Our Annual General Meeting was held this past Tuesday. As with AGMs, you never know who might show up, so we were overwhelmed by the people who came out to share a lovely dinner, followed by an evening of student & staff stories. Special guest, author Andrew Binks, finished off the evening with much laughter, as he read from his recent novel, The Summer Between.
Thanks to everyone who came: students (some of whom shared their stories), Board members, community partners, and friends.
Special thanks to County Councillors Monica Alyea, Sandy Latchford, Bev Campbell, and John Thompson. We appreciate your interest and your support.
Thanks to everyone who came: students (some of whom shared their stories), Board members, community partners, and friends.
Special thanks to County Councillors Monica Alyea, Sandy Latchford, Bev Campbell, and John Thompson. We appreciate your interest and your support.
Loonies for Literacy - THANK YOU!!
Prince Edward Learning Centre would like to our volunteers, students, board members, and staff for helping with Loonies for Literacy Tag Day!
We raised $795.09!
Thank you to everyone who donated their change and their time in support of adult literacy training in Prince Edward County. Thanks to LCBO, The Armoury, and Community Care for Seniors for allowing us to use your space. Thanks to Community Care for Seniors for lending us your tag day boxes. Thanks to the local businesses for allowing us to put collection boxes on your counters. Thanks to www.countylive.ca for the coverage.
The money will be used to freshen up the classroom with new paint and posters!
Thanks!!!
We raised $795.09!
Thank you to everyone who donated their change and their time in support of adult literacy training in Prince Edward County. Thanks to LCBO, The Armoury, and Community Care for Seniors for allowing us to use your space. Thanks to Community Care for Seniors for lending us your tag day boxes. Thanks to the local businesses for allowing us to put collection boxes on your counters. Thanks to www.countylive.ca for the coverage.
The money will be used to freshen up the classroom with new paint and posters!
Thanks!!!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Who supports adult literacy training in PEC today?
Monique MacDonald from The Wellington Grill does!
Sue Capon and Amber Martin from countylive.ca do!
Barbara Fairbairn from Picton Hospital Auxiliary does!
Diana Cooper, ArtWorks Program Coordinator does!
John Halliwell from ArtWorks does!
Chris Delisle from Loyola does!
Eric Reynolds from Reynolds & Murray Chartered Accountants does!
Friday, July 23, 2010
Who Supports Adult Literacy Training in Prince Edward County Today?
Loonies for Literacy Tag Day - Friday, August 13th, 2010
Gavin Bonham-Carter from Town & Country Video does!
Bill Bartlet from Community Living Prince Edward does!
Tamara Porter from designPlanet does!
Lesley Elliot from Heart of the County does!
Angela Strachan from AV Frame & Photo does!
Marvin Chapman from Flowers by Marvin does!
Christine DeMille from The Picton Gazette does!
Annie Stanley from The Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce does!
Jessi Grigor and Rebecca Bradshaw from The Bean Counter do!
Gavin Bonham-Carter from Town & Country Video does!
Bill Bartlet from Community Living Prince Edward does!
Tamara Porter from designPlanet does!
Lesley Elliot from Heart of the County does!
Angela Strachan from AV Frame & Photo does!
Marvin Chapman from Flowers by Marvin does!
Christine DeMille from The Picton Gazette does!
Annie Stanley from The Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce does!
Jessi Grigor and Rebecca Bradshaw from The Bean Counter do!
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