How is our garden growing?
The Planting the Seeds for Tomorrow Project opened up a world of opportunity in Saskatchewan in the 2007 - 2008 training year, with regard to Family Literacy professional development. Through this partnership we were able to provide 10 Introduction to Family Literacy trainings throughout the province, 7 additional Family Literacy training opportunities as well as a number of Family Literacy forums. Family Literacy advancement was also supported through Community Development, Program Planning and Proposal Writing workshops and presentations at a number of provincial conferences.
Partnering Agencies:
Prince Albert Literacy Network (PALN)
Prince Albert, SK Phone: (306) 922-6736 Fax: (306) 953-8381 Email: pafamilylit@sasktel.net www.nald.ca/paln
READ Saskatoon (READ)
304-1114 22nd Street West Saskatoon, SK S7M 0S5 Phone: (306) 652-5448 Fax: (306)652-4205 Email: READSaskatoon@nald.ca www.readsaskatoon.com
About the Project:
Family Literacy is thriving in Saskatchewan. To support the growth within the field of Family Literacy, the Planting the Seeds Project aims to build capacity through:
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Regina Family Literacy Network (RFLN)
Regina Family Literacy Network, Inc. 1213-15th Avenue Regina, SK S4P 0Y8 Phone: (306) 352-READ (7323) Fax: (306) 522-READ (7323) Email: rfln.plantingtheseeds@rfln.ca www.rfln.ca
Saskatchewan Literacy Network (SLN)
202 -626 Broadway Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7N 1A9 Phone: (306)651-7288 Fax: (306)651-7287 Toll Free: 1-888-511-2111 Email: marilyn.stearns@sasktel.net www.sk.literacy.ca
Learning opportunities Networking opportunities Partnership development Information sharing Resource development and sharing Program development support
Our Goal:
To strengthen the foundation for Family Literacy development in Saskatchewan through professional development for literacy practitioners.
Children learn from adults. If you don't read for fun, why would your kids? Robert Munsch
For additional information on Family Literacy activities and events in your region please contact the partner in your area. Organizations more than one hour outside of each regional hub should contact the SLN.
What is Family Literacy?
Family Literacy is the passing of information from one person to another to help promote a family’s intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual and educational growth. Examples include: • Parent and child measure ingredients to cook. • Auntie sings lullabies to her nephew. • Grandpa tells tales in his first language. • Whole family does a puzzle together. Family Literacy empowers families through: • Adult-child interaction • Early childhood information • Parenting skills • Adult education Family Literacy strengthens the lives of individuals and communities.
Funding Acknowledgements: Office of Literacy and Essential Skills, HRSDC
Upcoming Events:
September 2008 Community Literacy Forum Sept. 8 (PALN) Aboriginal – Literacy and Parenting Skills (ALAPS), Sept. 22-24 (RFLN) October 2008 Alphabet Soup Oct. 21 & 22 (PALN) Family Learning Olympics Oct 23 (PALN) Regional Family Literacy Conference, Oct. 23 & 24 (RFLN) November 2008 Alphabet Soup, Nov. 5 & 6 (READ) Planting the Seeds of Family Literacy Nov. 19 & 20 (SLN Provincial Conference) Fingerplay Boot Camp - Kevin MacKenzie Nov. 19 & 20 (SLN Provincial Conference) January 2009 Family Literacy Fun! (PALN) Community Development in Family Literacy Forum, Jan. 26 (READ) February 2009 Community Development Workshop, Feb. 12 & 13 (RFLN) Aboriginal – Parents Roles Interacting With Teacher Support, (APRINTS), Feb. 23 & 24 (RFLN) READ Saskatoon’s 30th Anniversary Community Forum, Feb. 5-7 (READ) March 2009 Family Learning Olympics, Mar. 6 (SLN) For information on additional events and trainings please contact each agency.
The Planting the Seeds for Tomorrow Project has developed an Introduction to Family Literacy. The 6 hour certificate training provides the foundations for Family Literacy and is a PRE-REQUISITE for Come Read With Me and other SLN developed Family Literacy Trainings. The course is free when offered to the public by our partners. Introductions to Family Literacy Training are scheduled for the following dates: READ (Saskatoon)—Sept. 11, Oct. 9, 17 & 18, 2008 and Jan. 28, Apr. 22, 2009 RFLN (Regina) - Sept. 12, Oct. 25, 2008 and Feb. 18, Apr. 22, 2009 PALN (Prince Albert) - Oct. 20 and Nov. 26, 2008 SLN (Yorkton) - Oct. 6, 2008