Family Literacy - Intensive Course - Sept 12 & 13 - Vancouver

Vancouver Community College, in partnership with Literacy BC, the Centre for Family Literacy and 2010 Legacies Now, is excited to continue our very successful FAMILY LITERACY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM.

The first of its kind in British Columbia, this credential offers an excellent curriculum facilitated by leaders in the field.

Join us this fall for the prerequisite course Family Literacy Introduction. Offered at the Downtown Campus of Vancouver Community College, this intensive weekend course provides an overview of key themes and issues, and introduces you to best practices in promoting literacy with adults, children and community groups. Fiona Morrison, Director of Family Literacy and Early Learning Literacy Now, is our exceptionally qualified instructor for this initiative.

Past participants said:
"The content and facilitation of this course was superb!"
"The curriculum was excellent, practical and immediately useful in my work."
"Our instructor was amazing – so knowledgeable, supportive and inspiring."

This course is designed for those who currently work or wish to work in family literacy. It will also be of interest to those in related fields who want to learn more about family literacy. We welcome all interested participants who have the ability to speak, read and write English at a Grade 12 level or equivalency or instructor approval.

Course Number: FAML 1101
Course Fee: $140.00
Required Text: $25.00
CRN: 30203
Course Dates: Friday, September 12, 2008 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Documents of Completion will be issued to all participants who successfully complete this 15 hour course.

There are simple ways to register!

1. Phone: Call (604) 443-8484 and register with Visa, Mastercard or American Express.
2. Web: Register online at www.vcc.ca. Click on Programs, Health Sciences & Human Services.
3. In person: Pay by cash, cheque, credit or debit card at the Continuing Studies Office, Main Foyer, 250 West Pender Street.

IFLA Multicultural Satellite Conference - Early Bird Deadline - June 10th

IFLA Multicultural Satellite Conference - Early Bird Deadline - June 10th

The International Federation of Library Associations' Library Services to Multicultural Populations Section is pleased to announce a Satellite Conference:

Multicultural to Intercultural: Libraries Connecting Communities

Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
August 5-7, 2008

Deadline for Early Bird Registration - June 10th

Complete Conference Programme, Registration, Hotel and Visitor Information are now available online at www.bcla.bc.ca/ifla2008.

The conference will take advantage of the unique opportunities that exist within the dynamic city of Vancouver and explore first hand the many exceptional libraries in the region.

If you are interested in library services to diverse populations, examining successful strategies for reaching out to multicultural and Aboriginal communities and discussing the influence of cultural diversity on your organization, this conference is not to be missed!

Conference Fee (including Social Events and Tours):

Early Bird: $250 After June 10, 2008: $350
Students: $100
Further information, online registration form and hotel booking:

www.bcla.bc.ca/ifla2008