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CCL announces pilot project with Vancouver Learning City Initiative
CCL and the Vancouver Learning City Initiative are collaborating on a a bold new project that aims to improve the social and economic well-being of Vancouver’s residents.
Using CCL’s Composite Learning Index, this project supports the development of a unique “Community Learning Strategy” for Vancouver with an in-depth analysis of the city’s learning conditions to help identify where improvements can be made.
Paul Cappon, CCL’s president and CEO said, “The Composite Learning Index is a unique tool for communities to use, and we are gratified and proud to be working with Vancouver on this demonstration project.”
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CCL’s “Sharing the Flame” celebrates innovators in learning
More than 20 promising practices will be recognized at CCL’s “Sharing the Flame: Recognizing Excellence in Learning” event on June 12–13, 2007 in Ottawa. CCL created the “Sharing the Flame” program to promote effective practices in Aboriginal learning, adult learning, early childhood learning, helath and learning, and work and learning. If you are interested in attending the event, you may can register online. For more information, contact Kelly Ouimet.
CCL issues a request for research proposals in early childhood learning
CCL is launching a Request for Proposals to solicit applied research projects regarding early childhood learning in Canada. Submissions are invited from interested not-for-profit organizations, community-based organizations, labour organizations, and research or academic institutions. The closing date for this RFP is 4:30 p.m. (PDT) on Sept. 14, 2007.
Reminder: CCL releases the 2007 Composite Learning Index results
CCL’s 2007 Composite Learning Index (CLI) is being released at the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators’ annual conference in Calgary.
The CLI, introduced in 2006, is the world’s only comprehensive annual index that reports on the state of learning on a national and a community-by-community level. The index is composed of a suite of indicators grouped under four pillars of learning: learning to know, learning to do, learning to live together and learning to be. The indicators take into account diverse factors such as learning through sports and culture, university attainment, volunteering and workplace training, to compile a profile of communities and of the country. Canada’s 2007 CLI score shows a slight increase from 73 in 2006 to 76 in 2007.
The 2007 edition of the Composite Learning Index offers several enhancements such as improved mapping technology and a “CLI simulator” that allows communities to adjust learning indicators to see the impact on their CLI score.
Reminder: CCL releases third call for knowledge exchange projects
CCL is pleased to invite non-government and not-for-profit organizations to respond to its third knowledge exchange Request for Proposals (RFP). CCL’s goal is to collaborate with community groups and other stakeholders to bring people and evidence together to improve learning outcomes in CCL’s priority areas. Those interested in responding to this RFP must send in their electronic submissions by midnight, July 23, 2007 (EST).
Reminder: CCL seeks reviewers for research proposals in work and learning
Individuals interested in reviewing research proposals related to CCL’s work and learning theme can complete the online submission form. For more information, visit the Reviewing Proposals page or contact the project manager.
Reminder : Last call for research proposals on work and learning
CCL launched in April 2007, a Request for Proposals to solicit applied research projects regarding work and learning in Canada. Submissions were invited from interested not-for-profit organizations, community-based organizations, labour organizations, and research or academic institutions. The closing date for this RFP is midnight on June 15, 2007 (PDT).
Reminder: CCL’s Journal of Applied Research on Learning
The first issue of the Journal of Applied Research on Learning (JARL) is now available online. JARL is a biannual, peer-refereed research publication that addresses specific, practical problems affecting learning in Canada and applied research of significance to learning in the Canadian context. JARL is available online as a free publication containing scholarly articles in both French and English. CCL is now accepting submissions of manuscripts for the journal on an ongoing basis. The deadline to submit a manuscript for the next issue of the journal is August 24, 2007.
Reminder: Health and Learning Knowledge Centre Annual Symposium, June 2–4
CCL’s Health and Learning Knowledge Centre is hosting the Canadian/International Symposium and Scan on “Settings for Health and Learning” from June 2–4, 2007, in Victoria. This symposium will present a web scan of initiatives and expertise on "settings-based" health and learning around the world. More details about the symposium »
Reminder: Work and Learning Knowledge Centre’s Second Annual Symposium, June 4–5
The Work and Learning Knowledge Centre’s second annual symposium will be held in Ottawa June 4–5, 2007. This unique knowledge exchange event will examine recent research and promising practices in workplace learning in Canada. More details about the symposium »
Reminder: Adult Learning Knowledge Centre’s 2007 National Symposium, June 10–12
The Adult Learning Knowledge Centre's national symposium, “The Right to Learn”, will take place in Halifax, June 10–12, 2007. This annual event will provide an opportunity for dialogue about the rights and responsibilities of all Canadians to lifelong learning. More details about the symposium »
Reminder: CCL co-sponsors session at the Conference of Montreal
CCL and the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education will co-host a forum, “Training for Productivity Gains”, on June 20, 2007, at the 13th Conference of Montreal. This session will provide concrete examples from different countries that will illustrate the direct correlation between investing in workplace-based training and increasing productivity. More details about the event »
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