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Learning Link: May 18, 2006

Canada has powerful new tool to measure lifelong learning

The Canadian Council on Learning (CCL) has released an innovative and powerful tool to inform Canadians about their progress in learning—the Composite Learning Index. CCL's website has full results, including an interactive map with "scores" for communities across the country. Read the news release » 

CCL launches new website and new look

CCL has revamped its on-line presence with a new, easy-to-navigate website. Reports, reviews and events are organized by audience and topic. The search engine will allow you to find information quickly and efficiently. We hope you enjoy our new site.

First language not necessarily linked to reading proficiency

Conventional wisdom suggests that lack of oral English proficiency is the main impediment to successful literacy learning for young ESL students, but recent evidence suggests that this may not be true. Read the Lessons in Learning article »

CCL's Work and Learning Knowledge Centre hosts its first annual symposium, May 31-June 1

WLKC's first annual symposium is being held from May 31 to June 1, 2006 in Ottawa. This event will discuss workplace learning and training as well as examine how to exchange information effectively.

Reminder: CCL issuing RFP for knowledge exchange programs

CCL has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for knowledge exchange programs in Canada. All proposals must be received by June 30, 2006 (EDT).

Reminder: Adult learning in Canada: What? So what? Now what?

The Canadian Council on Learning’s Adult Learning Knowledge Centre will hold its first national symposium at the Wu Conference Centre in Fredericton, NB, from Wednesday, June 21 to Friday, June 23.

 

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