2012/2013 Report to the Community
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CanLearn Visionary Goals
Every child: • • • •
Has a family that understands and supports early brain development Enters kindergarten ready for school success Reads at or above grade level by the end of grade 3 Successfully transitions from learning to read to reading to learn.
Every youth: • •
Experiences school success and graduates from high school Successfully transitions from school to post-secondary education and/or work.
Every child, youth and adult: • • •
Understands their strengths and reaches their full potential Receives support to overcome their learning difficulties Develops a love of learning that is life-long.
Individuals who are helping us to change lives through learning
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PGI Learner Award Winner, Keith MacDuff struggled in school, found himself involved with a rough crowd and heading down a destructive path. After losing close friends to violence Keith decided to take his life in a different direction. He came to CanLearn to address his struggles and learned the strategies he needed to be successful in everyday life. Keith is currently completing a diploma in graphic design.
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Helping Hand Award Winner, Susan Eng is a 9 year volunteer with CanLearn Society’ s Magic Carpet Ride program. Susan’s long-term commitment and special support to her community as a translator and community builder has enhanced our capacity to support multi-cultural families.
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Life of Learning Award (LOLA) Winner, Nada Jerkovic, Family Literacy Manager. Calgary Learns awarded Nada with a LOLA to recognize her unique ability to design innovative and meaningful learning experiences for family literacy learners who come from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
A Message from the Board Chair and CEO Dear Friends of CanLearn,
2012 - 2013 Board
As we reflect upon our 2012/13 year of operations, we are filled with gratitude and pride. Thanks to each and every one of you for your commitment to CanLearn. Our people are what define us as an agency. At
Chair:
the heart of CanLearn are dedicated volunteers, talented staff, generous
Greg Michaud
donors and partners and our clients and program participants who
Past Chair:
fearlessly tackle their challenges and build their strengths along with us. As you will see in the pages that follow, this year of operations had several exciting highlights. LearningLinks formed a five year partnership with the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation to develop the Parent AD/HD Resource Centre. In Clinical, we launched our Take Ten Series of videos for teachers working with exceptional students and revived Camp CanLearn to provide an amazing summer experience for children with AD/HD and
Robert Simpson Vice Chair: Richard Maki Treasurer:
learning disabilities. A final highlight was piloting Aboriginal Magic Carpet
Joey Brunel
Ride, in partnership with CUPS and funding from FCSS. Our Family Literacy
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team is spreading their “magic” even further. 2012/13 was also a year of renewed focus and purpose. The board and staff
Stuart Greenley
entered into a strategic planning process with vision, creativity and hope,
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which resulted in the adoption of three organizational priorities: 1.
Transform CanLearn to a thriving organization
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Move people at risk to people of promise
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Be a Centre of Excellence for AD/HD, literacy and learning
This year to come will bring about a monumental change for CanLearn. We
Gordon Goodfellow Randy Edgerton Catherine Ford
will be relocating to a new space. Watch our website for updates! 2013/14
Erika Pochailo
will be an exciting and innovative year and we know we have your support
Shan Robertson
to rise to the occasion. Thanks friends for all that you do to support CanLearn.
All our best,
Greg Michaud, Board Chair
Krista Poole, CEO
www.canlearnsociety.ca
Gerry Meek
Family Literacy Report A child growing up in a home with no books, no bedtime reading and no help with homework is likely to be at a disadvantage, even with the best teaching in the world. Family learning support can make a real difference. With the news that 27 percent of kindergarten children in Alberta are experiencing difficulties in one or more areas of learning (ECMap 2012), we cannot be complacent about the huge literacy challenge. We are very proud of the work we do and of the role we play in building vibrant learning communities in Alberta.
The Year in Review •
Co-chaired Upstart Family Action Team and lead the collaborative project that looked at the barriers and needs faced by families with young children in Calgary and Area
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Completed Urban Aboriginal Family Literacy Initiative / Environmental Scan Project
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Families and New Technologies – presentation at the 2012 Alberta Literacy and Learning Symposium
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Magic Carpet Ride Training – at 2012 Family Literacy Institute
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Adult Learning Opportunities in Family Literacy Programs – presentation at 2012 Saskatchewan Knowledge Exchange Conference
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New program and new partnership with CUPS: Aboriginal Magic Carpet Ride
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Continuing program and lasting partnership with the Inn from the Cold: Learning Starts at the Inn
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All programs working at full capacity.
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Ashim was not interested in reading when he started coming to WordPlay. His mom said that it was a constant struggle in school and at home to get him to read. After attending WordPlay, Ashim’s teacher commented to his mom that she noticed an improvement in his reading ability. Mom uses word games and activities at home to help Ashim learn new words and concepts and to keep him excited about reading.
1 2 290% of parents engage more frequently in learning activities with their 2 3children such as talking, playing and singing than before the program. 3 3 485% of parents spend more time reading with their children. 4 4 186% of parents have more knowledge about how children grow and develop. 5 5 5 2 685% of children in WordPlay demonstrate increased motivation and engagement 6in reading! 6 3 7 7 7 4 8 8 8 5 9 Thank You! 9 9 6 10 Your10 support helps: 7 • 10 preschool children start kindergarten ready to learn and succed at school
• early elementary children transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” 8 • parents learn how to help their children learn at home • 9 families engage in life-long learning.
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• Magic Carpet Ride • 171 preschool children • 122 parents
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WordPlay 191 children in grades 1 to 3 benefited! 11 parents took part
Magic Carpet Ride 12 program sites
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Share the Magic • 2214 children • 5236 books • Donated books to 10 partner agencies
Family Literacy 37 volunteers 2444 volunteer hours
Learning Starts at Home • 60 parents • 96 children
Learning Starts at Home 720 home visits
17 countries of origin 27 heritage languages 63% English Language Learner families
Did you Services for Children and Youth (1212 Served) Psychologists, Pediatricians, Psychiatrist, and Educators
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Comprehensive assessments with recommendations for home and school
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Follow up services include Attention Clinic, medication trials, behavioral strategies and counseling options
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Di condition that can cause inat impulsivity. Prevalence of
Camp CanLearn provided social skills and literacy development for 13 young children with AD/HD “My daughter loved every minute of Camp CanLearn. It was a truly wonderful experience. We look forward to next year.” 967 students participated in workshops “My daughter feels much better about herself...”. “Very informative and helpful”
Assessment & Treatment Risk factors with AD/HD: • 30% to 50% also have a Learning
Adults (114 Served) Comprehensive assessments with recommendations for home, school and workplace
Disability • 32% fail to complete high school • 38% have mood disorders • 47% have anxiety • 15% have substance abuse issues
Follow up services include medication trials, behavioral strategies and counseling options
• 37% have been in trouble with the law.
Social Cognitive Behavioural Program: More than Just Making Lists for Ages 18-30 and 30+. 40 clients with AD/HD learned new skills in the 10-week program.
LearningLink Resource Cent
“It is amazing what can happen when you start believing in your own value and abilities....” Young adult client
Assistive Technology (AT) Learning Centre
One of Canada’s largest collections of reso on literacy, learning difficulties an
Linking individuals with learning difficulties and AD/HD with ‘low tech’ and ‘high tech’ assistive devices
Resources for Parents and Professionals LearningLinks circulates over 9000 books each year across Alberta. We provide credible information on learning difficulties, attention issues and literacy.
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Positive Impacts AD/HD students in Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions (a Cross-Canada Survey)
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“Excellent information; great involvement for participants” “Could have been longer: was so interesting”
Educators Workshops, resources and webinars for teachers:
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Psychologists (35 attendees) Summer Professional Series; workshops for psychologists working in schools to enhance consultation skills and reading intervention. Updates on the new DSM-5 and applications in clinical practice.
• Understanding AD/HD in the Classroom • Focusing on Success: Teaching Students with AD/HD • Take Ten Video Series - webinars and Tip Sheets “Practical and current.”
Physicians Part of a McGill University approved education program for pediatricians on AD/HD and Learning Disabilities (LD).
New Professionals (15 participants) Supervision of Provisional Psychologists completing their registration requirements. Pre-Doctoral Internship in school psychology. Practica for Masters students in school psychology involved in Camp CanLearn, and in assessments. Family Physician Interns/Residents observe the Attention Clinic process.
Thank you!
The following individuals and organizations provided cash and in-kind donations, grants and services to the CanLearn Society during fiscal year 2012-2013. We thank them for their kindness and generosity. A special thanks to our partners at Literacy Alberta for housing and hosting us when our office was closed during the flood. 1000 Voices Genesis Centre of Community Wellness A. Neil Hutton Alberta Central Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation Alberta Culture & Community Services Alberta Education Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education Alberta Health Services Alberta Human Services Alderman Ward 6; Richard Pootmans Alex Hayden Alpine Sports Therapy Andrea Arellano Anejo Restaurant Anonymous 1 Anonymous 2 Anonymous 3 Anonymous 4 Anonymous 5 Aspen Family & Community Network Society Aspen Properties Ltd. Athabasca University Press Barb Fallis Barbara Scott Barry & Cathy Dorin Bill & Laura Godfrey Birgitte Roland Bow Valley College Brenda Lane Bruce & Carolyn Patterson Bruce Hagen Buchanan’s Restaurant Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP Burstall Winger LLP Byron & Anne Price Calgary Board of Education Calgary Catholic Immigration Society Calgary Children’s Foundation Calgary Co-op Calgary Flames Foundation for Life Calgary Flames LP Calgary Herald Calgary Opera Calgary Public Library Canada Safeway - Garrison Woods Canadian Heavy Oil Association Canadian Pump & Compressor CanLearn Managers
Cardel Homes Carol Connolly Carol Dodds Carolyn Hammett Catherine Ford Cathie Williams CBC Radio-Canada Cenovus Employee Foundation Centre for Family Literacy Children’s Hospital Aid Society City of Calgary City of Calgary – Family Community Support Services Committee of 10,000 Cookies by George Country Hills Golf Club CREB® Charitable Foundation CUPS Dan & Frances McDonald Dan Good Daughters of the American Revolution Heritage Chapter David & Marilyn Martin DawsCo Coffee Deborah Duncan Derek & Elisabeth Woolner Desjardins Financial Security Dicksey Higgins Dietlinde Wall Diva Salon & Spa Doris Herman Dunfield Family Fund Edge School Edgemont Preschool Education Matters Edward Kemp Elaine Scobie Elbow Park School Elbow Springs Golf Club Elizabeth LoVecchio Elvira Castaneda Encana Corporation Erika Pochailo Excellence in Literacy Foundation Fairfield Watson & Lewis Inc. Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Fifth Avenue Jewellers Fine Line Organizing Inc. First Book Folklore Publishing Ltd. Fraser Milner Casgain Fresh Kitchen
Friends of the CLC George Watson Geraldine Farrelly Glamorgan School Gordon & Shirley Goodfellow Green Drop Lawns Hamilton & Partners Hamptons School Harold E. Wyatt Heather Johnson Husky Energy Ice Books Ida Notermans Imelda Luciani Inn from the Cold Investor Group Jack & Louise Lee Janet Horbacio Photography Janssen Inc. Jason GoGo Fine Art Jeanette & Ron Nicholls Jill Sugars Jina A.Morissette Jock & Diana Osler Joey Brunel Jon Fisher Kayak Foundation at The Calgary Foundation Keith Fewster Kids Up Front Foundation Kinsmen Club of Calgary Kirk Schmidt Krista Poole Kyra Bradley Laureen Mackenzie Leanne Cantafio Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta Leticia Ardon Liam Hodgins Linda Putnam Legacy Fund at The Calgary Foundation Lisa McNeely Literacy Alberta Lucie Herzig Lucinda Neufeld Lululemon Athletica MacDonald Farrelly Professional Corporation Marda Loop Preschool Marguerite McVicor
Thanks to your support of Financial Assistance... 240 individuals and 363 families were able to access our services. I
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Marion Carson Elementary Masuch Albert LLP Mauro Realty Ltd McLeod Law LLP Megan Williams Method Works Consulting Michael Neufeld Michael Zwiers Millar Foran Minh Nguyen Miriam Mitchell-Banks Miyagishima Consulting Inc. MLA Calgary-Currie; Christine Cusanelli MLA Calgary-Elbow; Premier Alison Redford MLA Calgary-Fish Creek; Heather Forsyth MLA Calgary-Glenmore; Linda Johnson MLA Calgary-Northwest; Sandra Jensen MLA Calgary-Shaw; Jeff Wilson Mount Royal University Mount Royal University Foundation Murietta’s Nada Jerokovic Nancy Hall Nathalie Boisvert North of McKnight Family Resource Centre Nose Gay Flower Shoppe NUSKIN OfficeStuff Inc. Old Dutch Foods Inc. Osteria de Medici Owl’s Nest Books Paige Feuer ParkerHouse Grill and Wine Bar Parlee McLaws LLP Penn West Exploration Peter Griba Peter Gzowski Foundation for Literacy Phil Huber Pirie Foundation Postmedia Network Foundation Prosser Charitable Foundation Purdue Pharma Randy Edgerton Rasma Muiznieks RBC Financial Group RBC Foundation/ RBC Bank Group RE/MAX House of Real Estate Reading Wings Inc. Red Tree Catering Richard Maki
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Robert & Pamella Simpson Edward Kemp Rodewalt Cartoons Rotary Club of Calgary Centennial Russell Kane Sage Bistro SAIT Polytechnic Thank you to all of our Scotia Bank Sara McDonald Sarcee Hills 330 Girl Guides Marathon Donors and Runners! Scott Watson SeisWare International Inc. Shannon Kelly Art Sheila Homeniuk Sheri-D Wilson Shire Canada Inc. Silver Plate Spolumbo’s Fine Foods & Deli St. Alphonsus Fine Arts School Starbucks Steve G. Raby Stuart Reid Susan Maunula TD Bank Group Ted Cooke The Calgary Foundation The Calgary Learning Village Collaborative The Living Room Restaurant Theatre Calgary Thomas J. Ranaghan Foundation Timothy Dungan Tom & Alison Jackson Trico Homes United Way of Calgary and Area United Way of Calgary, Donor Choice Program United Way of Greater Toronto University of Calgary UpStart Vero Bistro Veronica Bouvier Volunteer Alberta Walter Chayka Wente Wines Western Management Consultants Westin Calgary Westside Recreation Centre William Peneycad Willow Park Golf & Country Club Wine Kitz South WordFest YMCA Calgary
Financials Statement of Financial Position ASSETS Current Restricted cash Accounts receivable Goods and Services tax recoverable Prepaid expenses Endowment Fund Investments Property and Equipment
2013
2012
230,990 64,560 7,092 302,642 416,179 68,848 787,669
303,081 96,510 12,304 18,851 430,746 427,834 26,191 884,771
LIABILITIES and NET ASSETS Current Bank indebtedness Accounts payable and accruals Deferred contributions Unamortized Capital Contributions Net Assets Restricted fund Unrestricted fund
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures REVENUES Fees for service Fundraising and donations Grants Donation of goods, services and in-kind Investment income Amortization of capital contributions
EXPENSES
Salaries and wages Sub-contracts Projects Fundraising Rental Bad debts Client services Equipment rentals Travel Interest and bank charges Advertising and promotion Amortization Insurance Telephone Professional fees
Deficiency of Revenues over Expenses
114,009 36,465 247,470 397,944 44,848 442,792
129,578 18,786 328,081 476,445 5,095 481,540
416,179 (71,302) 334,877 787,669
427,834 (24,603) 403,231 884,771
681,640 520,525 330,639 123,743 34,392 5,980 1,696,919
671,859 484,528 221,704 74,447 47,669 3,737 1,503,944
1,008,417 208,220 114,152 84,721 83,584 70,889 48,531 21,239 19,980 19,134 19,025 12,354 12,319 12,090 8,963 1,743,618
1,051,882 130,513 33,606 28,228 75,111 44,594 63,989 20,434 17,943 16,533 17,276 10,920 14,813 9,589 10,156 1,545,587
(46,699)
(41,643)
This information has been summarized from the 2012-13 audited financial statement, for a complete copy please contact the CanLearn Society.
Year in Review
An evening with a great AD/HD champion!
We launched these 10-minute videos modeling strategies for students with learning disabilities and AD/HD.
Strategic Planning
Camp CanLearn
Hard at work looking at our impacts and outcomes for the coming years.
13 campers with learning difficulties and/or AD/HD joined us for two weeks.
DEC
We launched our new look and website!
Volunteer Appreciation
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Take 10 Video Series
Rebranded
We have 129 volunteers who support us and we take time this month to honor them.
Summer Psychologist Series
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MAY
Rick Green
work with our partners at TD Bank to help bring you Money Matters, a progam to help build FL skills.
MAR
Our Family Literacy programs celebrate this day each year with our community partners in literacy.
We celebrated our 34th Birthday!
JUL
JAN
Family Literacy Day
We are proud to say our Intervention Services helped 60 clients to better live with LD or AD/HD.
FEB
Our annual golf tournament and gala which raised over $53,000!
Learning Disabilities (LD) Financial Literacy (FL) Awareness Month & Month AD/HD Awareness Week Did you know? We
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Peter Gzowski Invitational(PGI)
5 workshops covering consultation skills, reading intervention and DSM-5 updates. 35 attendees.
Right to Read Project Early identification of reading readiness weaknesses and implementation of appropriate and effective interventions can significantly decrease the risk for reading difficulties. The Reading Readiness Screening Tool (RRST) informs classroom instruction by enabling teachers to screen for phonological awareness and print-based reading readiness weaknesses and identify student needs. Right to Read (RtR) is a collaboration between the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta (LDAA) and CanLearn Society. The Reading Readiness Screening Tool (RRST) was developed by the LDAA to provide Alberta teachers with an accessible, affordable measure to screen all of their students for phonological awareness weaknesses. Here’s what workshop attendees had to say: • • •
Excellent! Can’t wait to get started. Thank you so much. The line, “Catching Children Before They Fail” caught my attention. High impact and positive!! Thank you so much!!! A better way to identify essential skills and support them effectively.
13 Workshops delivered across Alberta. 251 Teachers benefited from this training.