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Since 1992, Literacy Nova Scotia (LNS) has been supporting the literacy community by working to ensure that all Nova Scotians have equal access to quality literacy, essential skills, and lifelong learning opportunities.

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Help us ensure that all Nova Scotians achieve their learning goals and fulfill their potential.

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Sign up to receive the latest updates, news, and events from Literacy Nova Scotia directly in your inbox. To join our mailing list, simply email Ethan.deWinter@literacyns.ca

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News from Literacy Nova Scotia

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Join our #LiteracyActionWeek Social Media Campaign
Mark your calendars for Literacy Action Week (LAW), taking place from November 3 to 9, 2024! This important week serves as a powerful platform for Literacy Nova Scotia and our dedicated community partners who are passionate about advancing adult literacy. Together, we’ll raise awareness and share crucial information with governments and the public about literacy and essential skills in our communities. We invite you to join us in making a difference by participating in this year's campaign. Click here to learn more. 

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Upcoming Creative Writing Workshop
Get your learners signed up for our fun creative writing workshop. Between November 4 and November 22, 2024, they can dive into the online training at their own pace. The first four sessions are asynchronous and will wrap up with a live Zoom session, featuring author Jenni Blackmore, between November 25 and November 29. Don't miss out register your learners today! All attendees will receive a certificate of participation.

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2024 PD Conference for Literacy Practitioners

The 2024 Professional Development Conference for Literacy Practitioners is happening on November 14 and 15 in Truro. With the theme "Expanding Connections Across Communities," the event will focus on fostering deeper engagement with learners and building stronger community ties. This year’s conference will also highlight the rich cultural contributions of Nova Scotia's Acadian community. For those attending, take a look at the Conference Program to get a glimpse of the exciting sessions on offer.

Keynote Speaker
We're delighted to welcome Yvette Saulnier, Director of the Francophone Community Centre of Truro, as the keynote speaker. She’ll explore the unique experiences and opportunities of working in French within a minority community.

Registration Fee for Non-NSSAL Attendees
If you’re not affiliated with a CLO or community organization funded by NSSAL, you’re still welcome to attend the conference. The registration fee is $500, or $450 for LNS members. Learn more about becoming a member.

Thank you to the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, Adult Education Division, for generously funding this conference. 

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LNS Membership Fee Changes

We would like to inform you that individual membership fees will be increasing to $25, effective September 26, 2024. Organizational membership fees will be adjusted to $100 on April 1, 2025. This is our first fee increase in over five years and it will allow us to continue providing valuable resources and support to the literacy community. We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work together to advance literacy across the province.

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Resources for Practitioners and CLOs

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Practitioner Training and Certification Program

Literacy Nova Scotia's eCampus is home to our Practitioner Training (PT) and Certification Program modules. The online foundational training was created for literacy practitioners and education service providers who wish to learn the fundamentals of working with adult learners. The program provides essential training to practitioners in their first year of working with adult literacy learners, but seasoned practitioners are welcome to register.

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LNS Resource Hub

The LNS Resource Hub was created for literacy practitioners and adult learning educators who teach, tutor or mentor adult learners in Nova Scotia, and are employed by or affiliated with NSCC or a community learning organization. It enables practitioners to easily share and co-develop teaching resources while also providing an online forum to discuss literacy resources and best practices. New resources are continually being added to the growing resource library.

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NSSAL Community Grants

NSSAL Community Grants enhance and support the participation of adult learners in community learning programs. This financial support provided by the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) is available to community learning organizations funded under the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) based on criteria approved by the Adult Education Division. The duration of the grant is 12 months (July to June) and funds can not be forward forward. Any changes to your budget or activities report must be pre-approved.

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NSSAL Professional Development Fund

The NSSAL PD Fund is your gateway to unlocking the full potential of your organization's professional development opportunities. The NSSAL PD Fund is available for groups. Exceptions are made to cover individual travel expenses through the fund to ensure everyone has equal access to these invaluable opportunities. Apply today and take full advantage of this valuable resource.

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About Literacy Nova Scotia

Literacy Nova Scotia is a non-profit charitable umbrella organization that provides a provincial forum for organizations and people to work together so that every adult has literacy and essential skills learning opportunities. We do that by raising awareness about the state of literacy in the province and the country, by promoting accessible programs for all, by collaborating with others who have similar interests and goals to support and celebrate learning, and by making connections.

LNS provides funding, practitioner training, and learner financial awards. We also produce resources, share information about literacy, promote accessible programs for all, and collaborate with others in order to support and celebrate learning. 

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LNS is partly funded by the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration.

 

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