What we do
- The Centre for Family Literacy takes a proactive, family centred approach to programming.
- We champion lifelong learning.
- The Centre builds capacity through training in the practice of family literacy.
Why we do it
- Today, 55% of Albertans have the literacy skills needed to do everyday tasks. Imagine if 100% of Albertans had these skills.
- We believe literacy is a basic human right and the foundation on which healthy societies are built.
How we do it
- The Centre creates learner-centered, strength-based, responsive programs, training, and services.
- We collaborate and create connections to strengthen communities.
- Raising awareness of the importance of literacy and its impact on individuals, families and communities is a priority.
What We Offer
Programs
Training
Resources
Announcements
Featured News
Kelly’s Testimonial
Kelly, one of our adult learners, shares her heartwarming story about her experience with our Adult Tutor Program. Thank you so much Kelly!
Recent News
Truth and Reconciliation: A Commitment to Continued Learning
The Centre’s Executive Director, Kim Chung, shared her thoughts surrounding Truth and Reconciliation with a personal story. “As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I have been reflecting on what those words, “truth and reconciliation” mean to me personally, as well as for the Centre. I think
Congratulations to Kimberley Chung!
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kimberley as the Centre’s Executive Director due to the retirement of Donna Lemieux. Kimberley and Donna were formerly Co-Executive Directors. Click the link to read Kimberley’s vision for the Centre in our May newsletter!
HOGS Pay Us a Visit!
Thank you to the Old Strathcona HOGS (Harley Owners Group) for coming by for a visit and to deliver a donation for our COW Bus program! The HOGS look forward to being able to do the traditional visit to the COW Bus next year!
Fundraisers
Links fore Literacy Golf Tournament 2023 – Early Bird Registration
Get ready for all the fun on August 17 at our annual Links fore Literacy Golf Tournament, held at The Links Golf Course in Spruce Grove, Alberta. Since its inception, the tournament has raised $393,000 for the Centre’s Classroom on Wheels (C.O.W.) Bus program. We provide a first class experience
Events
Join Our Family Literacy Day 2023!
Celebrate National Family Literacy day by joining the Centre on Sunday, January 29th at our …
Family Literacy Facilitator Certificate Training
Join us online! Family Literacy Fundamentals Sessions 1 & 2 (FLF Sessions 1&2 are …
An Evening of Wine and Words
September 29, 2022
Presented by Featuring Corb Lund Join us at the JW Marriott Edmonton Ice District this …
Literacy Activities & Articles
Recent Activity Posts
Idile’s Story
We had the pleasure of interviewing some of our adult learners about the impact of our Tutor Program. This month we are featuring Idile, a
Links fore Literacy Golf Tournament 2023 – Early Bird Registration
Get ready for all the fun on August 17 at our annual Links fore Literacy Golf Tournament, held at The Links Golf Course in Spruce
Indigenous Children’s Books
Check out this list of books for a variety of ages to share First Nations, Metis, and Inuit culture and knowledge with your children. Animals
Easy Summer Literacy
So the kids are out of school, the final bell rings across all neighborhoods announcing to everyone summer break has begun and school is off
11 Tips for Adding Numeracy to Any Book
Have you ever read a book to a child and counted objects on the pages, looked for shapes, found different colours, or noticed patterns in
