September Highlights

International Literacy Day, Back to School Season and More!

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

🎉 You're Invited! 🎉

Celebrate Literacy at CanLearn's open house event and enjoy activities, food, prizes, and a round table discussion on literacy in Calgary.

Join us for the CanLearn Open House in Celebration of International Literacy Day on Thursday, Sept 07 2023 at 5:00 pm. This exciting event will take place at the CanLearn office, located at 1117 Macleod Trail Southeast, Calgary.

Volunteers needed - Casino September 12th & 13th

Did you know? Volunteering for a casino shift is like making a donation of $2000!

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.

Ready to learn? Back to School Season is Here!

Our literacy programs start in September - Register NOW!

For Adults:

Reading, writing, and math skills.

For Families:

Families that learn together, thrive together! Discover new ways to engage and learn with your child.

For Children:

Our programs not only help young children to achieve good reading skills, but also to instil the love for reading.

Visit our literacy programs page

Clinical Programs for Back to School

Friends and Teen Talk

Some children and teens have trouble building healthy relationships and handling their emotions. We can help! Check out this fun and engaging social-emotional skills program for kids who need extra support with social and emotional skills.

Friends for Schools

Friends and Teen Talk 1:1 and Groups

One-on-One Academic Coaching for ADHD

As a student or parent, you might be reading this as you are curious but need clarification on academic coaching and the benefits it can bring for you. Academic coaches teach students with learning differences how to be rock-star students. They help with time management, organization, study skills and self-advocacy. Academic coaches teach students how to work smart and become excellent students.

Research has shown that ADHD coaching leads to improvements in ADHD and executive functioning symptoms, as well as improved client well-being, self-efficacy, and self-esteem.

Interested in how Academic coaching can help your student?

Find out more

Sign up now for our ADHD Teen Coaching Group.

Check out our new ADHD Teen Coaching Support Group! Groups are kept small, with a limit of five participants per group. The cost is $150 for six one-hour sessions.

We have a list of topics that cover managing ADHD at home and school. Participants will receive the list of topics and can vote for their choice for each of the six sessions.

September session is FULL - Registration is open now for our November group.

Find out more

10 Things You Can Do to Support Literacy in Your Community

CanLearn Society is part of the newly formed Literacy Champions Network, a coalition of provincial and territorial literacy organizations. We work together to promote the importance of literacy across Canada. In support of International Literacy Day, read how you can get involved in your local community and amplify the message of literacy for Canadians everywhere.

Read here!

2023 CADDAC Conference in Calgary! 

Don't miss out on the best learning opportunity for individuals with ADHD & their families, educators & healthcare professionals.

Two full days featuring local, national and international experts sharing their knowledge and strategies to make your life easier and more successful. CanLearn's Dr. Heather Baker will be presenting: ADHD Through the Lifespan - Navigating Adulthood with ADHD.



Look out for the CanLearn booth, we'll see you there!

Register here! 

CanLearn Resources for Back to School

Blog: Back to School, Parents and Reading

Returning to school is always a time when parents think about how to support their children's reading development best. Here are five suggestions for back-to-school books to read aloud with young children.

Read the blog here.

Podcast: ADHD and Back to School

This podcast episode provides parents with some tips for helping the new school year be successful for students who have ADHD.

Listen to the podcast here

Webinar: Smoothing the Transition to Back to School

As summer winds down and kids get ready to go back to school, many parents wonder how they can help their children adjust to the new school year. School transitions are tough for all kids, but even more so for students with ADHD.

Watch the webinar here

Community Corner

At CanLearn, we are continually learning and growing in how we can promote socially-just partnerships and wider allyship efforts in the community.

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Elders Story Project

The 2023 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation marks the first public event for the Elders Story Project. During this powerful event, Elders will share their personal stories about their residential school experiences and their healing journeys, while demonstrating the resilience and strength of Indigenous peoples and the power of their traditional practices.

Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 7:00 PM

Venue & Address: Jack Singer Concert Hall, 225 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K9

Get your free ticket here!

Community Resources for Back to School

September 2023 Happiness and Parenting Calendar

Greater Good Parenting offers this special-edition calendar to help parents and families find moments of compassion, gratitude, and resilience.

Print your calendar here!

Teacher’s Guide to Anxiety

Sometimes anxiety is easy to identify — when a child is too nervous to read aloud or make a presentation in class. Other times anxiety in the classroom can look like something else entirely — an upset stomach, disruptive or angry classroom behaviour, ADHD or even a learning disorder. 

This guide outlines the types of anxiety that are common in children, and the symptoms of anxiety you might see in your classroom.

Read the guide here

Prepare Kids for Back to School with ABC Life Literacy's

Family Resources

After a long summer full of fun and games, it’s important that parents spend the next few weeks preparing their children to get back into learning mode. Families can download these activities for free and do them together as a family to ensure that children are mentally prepared for when school begins.

See resources here