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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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News from Literacy Nova Scotia
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Adult Learners' Week iPad Mini Draw
With support from the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, Adult Education Division, we're giving away four iPad Minis for Adult Learners' Week (ALW). Your learners can enter in one of four streams: English Language, French Language, Mi'kmaw/Indigenous, and African Nova Scotian. Learners have until February 14, 2025 to enter the draw.
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Adult Learners' Week Booklet Cover Contest
Alongside our iPad Mini draws, we're hosting a contest to create the cover for next year's ALW Booklet. We invite learners to submit an original photo, artwork, or creative piece (digital art is welcome) that captures their learning journey or the beauty of their community. The winner and a guest will be invited to attend our Spring Dinner and Auction for Literacy and our Adult Learners' Week celebration in Halifax, taking place the first week of April, 2025. The contest closes February 14, 2025.
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2025 Adult Learner Achievement Award
We're accepting applications for the $1,000 Adult Learner Achievement Award. This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of an adult learner who did not receive a high school diploma through the public school system. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an Adult Learning Program (ALP) and have been attending the program for at least three months or have completed an Adult Learning Program and moved on to post-secondary education. The award will be presented at the Spring Dinner and Auction for Literacy in Halifax between March 31 and April 4, 2025. Please note that a Teacher/Tutor Recommendation Form must be submitted with the application. The deadline to apply is March 14, 2025.
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Nominate an Adult Learner Ambassador for ALW
Do you know an adult learner with a powerful story to share and the ability to inspire others? We’re seeking passionate learners to speak and serve as ambassadors for the adult learning community at our upcoming Adult Learners’ Week (ALW) Celebration and Spring Dinner & Auction for Literacy, happening the week of March 31, 2025. If you know a learner who could inspire others and make a positive impact, please submit a nomination form.
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Resources for Practitioners and CLOs
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Practitioner Training and Certification ProgramLiteracy 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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