May Highlights

Be Heard in the 2023 Alberta Election

Amplify the voices of Literacy, Learning & ADHD! 

Read on for resources and information about our events and programs this month!

Help to understand and amplify the voices of Literacy, Learning & ADHD in the Alberta Election - Vote May 29!

Your vote matters! Let’s ensure that the political parties know about issues important to individuals and families living with literacy, learning and attention challenges. Read the attached to get the latest on the key issues and holistic needs of our learning community.

Read the LD & ADHD Network's Election Advocacy Toolkit.

Read CanadaWest Foundation's report, "The Case for Literacy in Alberta - Life is hard when you can't read!"

Read Calgary Learns' blog, "Building on the Case for Literacy in Alberta."

Read PIAAC's research evidence on Literacy and Growth.

Volunteer Opportunity - Read Below!

CanLearn is holding a Casino at ACE Airport Casino on Sept 12th and 13th, 2023.

We are still looking for volunteers to help at the event - no prior experience is needed.

Interested? Please email rfrenette@canlearnsociety.ca to learn more.

Teen Coaching Group - Free Pilot Group!

Living with ADHD as a teen can leave you feeling frustrated and misunderstood! We are running a two-session pilot Teen Coaching Group to help teens learn strategies to help manage their ADHD challenges.

Teens will be given options for topics they want to cover in these sessions. The hour-long online group will allow teens to meet with others and share tips and resources that have helped them in their ADHD journey in life and school.

This free Teen Coaching Group will run the week of June 12 - 16, 2023 - days are still to be confirmed. If you are interested and would like to join this group, please email Laura at lgodfrey@canlearnsociety.ca.

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Workshops for Schools and Groups

Workshops that help your students thrive with their learning differences.

CanLearn is offering free virtual or in-person workshops! These workshops are for schools and groups within the City of Calgary and are available for a limited time.

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Share the Magic Session Highlights

We are proud to share that from our last session, childcare providers commented that they were excited and happy to have “Share the Magic” visit their centres. If we had visited in the past, they were enthusiastic to have us return!

Comments included:

"Activities were good for brain development."

"Children enjoyed the repetition and listening to focus books again during visits." "Responses were positive and in agreement that the children knew and loved the book that they took home."

In addition, participants agreed that story times were well-prepared, appropriate and engaging for children. A huge thank you to our six volunteers and 14 participating childcare centres for sharing the magic!

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CanLearn Friends

The Friends program is available in One-on-One Sessions for Children and Youth. This program is for kids experiencing trouble building healthy peer relationships and understanding and dealing with emotions.

Registration is ongoing. For more information about this program, please contact Jaime at jgaber@canlearnsociety.ca



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Calgary Reads Big Book Sale 

At the 19th CalgaryReads Big Book Sale, discover more than 150,000 gently used books of every genre imaginable – and help more children experience the life-changing joy of reading. With your support, we can grow a thriving reading community!

May 12-22, 2023 at the Calgary Curling Club (720 3 Street NW, Calgary)

Visit their website here!