Adult Literacy Benchmarks

Our team cares about Adult Literacy Benchmarks! We have knowledge and experience to share with you, and we love learning from you, too.

Join us for one (or more!) of our Adult Literacy Benchmarks trainings or workshops. These can guide and inspire your Adult Literacy Benchmarks programs and practice

Our trainings are all…

• interactive. You will learn with others, network with people across the province, and share your ideas. Everyone is welcome.
• available online or in-person. We offer online and in-person learning for flexible options. If you want help learning how you can connect to the training, contact us.
• affordable (even free). We work with partners to offer free learning opportunities every year.

Please complete the training inquiry form here if you’d like to participate in the Adult Literacy Benchmarks training, workshops, or information sessions. Alternatively, you can contact us toll-free at 1-888-511-2111.

Training 1: Intake and Assessment

This one-day training provides an overview of the Learner Intake and Assessment process and provides participants with practical demonstrations on how to create an intake and assessment process, which is an adaptable tool that can provide an indication of the knowledge, skills, and progress of learners. It is open to anyone interested in helping learners develop the skills necessary to build confidence and encourage learners to take charge of their learning outcomes.

Training 2: Numeracy for Level 1 & 2 Benchmarks

Math is everywhere… in music, dance, banking, cooking, and recreation. This one-day workshop will take participants through a process that shows them how much math they apply and use every day and introduces lots of fun ideas about how to engage Level 1 & 2 learners in improving basic numeracy skills. It is open to anyone interested in helping learners develop the math skills necessary to build confidence and encourage learners to take charge of their learning outcomes.

Training 3: Portfolio Development

This one-day workshop helps participants answer many questions: What is portfolio? Why use portfolio? How do you create a portfolio with your learners? This hands-on experience will demonstrate the value of holistic or specific use portfolio. Filled with ideas about how to help learners create a portfolio that affirms their strengths and skills that provides the foundation for their learning journey. It is open to anyone interested in helping learners develop the skills necessary to build confidence and encourage learners to take charge of their learning outcomes.

Training 4: Orientation to Level 1 & 2 Benchmarks

This one-day training presents the background and rationale for the development of Benchmarks for Level 1 & 2 literacy learners in Saskatchewan. It is open to literacy practitioners and those interested in developing further understanding about how intake and assessment principles, portfolio use, and theme based planning relates to the Level 1 & 2 Adult Literacy Benchmarks.

Please complete the training inquiry form here if you’d like to participate in the Adult Literacy Benchmarks training, workshops, or information sessions. Alternatively, you can contact us toll-free at 1-888-511-2111.

Training 1: Intake and Assessment

This one-day training provides an overview of the Learner Intake and Assessment process and provides participants with practical demonstrations on how to create an intake and assessment process, which is an adaptable tool that can provide an indication of the knowledge, skills, and progress of learners. It is open to anyone interested in helping learners develop the skills necessary to build confidence and encourage learners to take charge of their learning outcomes.

Training 2: Numeracy for Level 1 & 2 Benchmarks

Math is everywhere… in music, dance, banking, cooking, and recreation. This one-day workshop will take participants through a process that shows them how much math they apply and use every day and introduces lots of fun ideas about how to engage Level 1 & 2 learners in improving basic numeracy skills. It is open to anyone interested in helping learners develop the math skills necessary to build confidence and encourage learners to take charge of their learning outcomes.

Training 3: Portfolio Development

This one-day workshop helps participants answer many questions: What is portfolio? Why use portfolio? How do you create a portfolio with your learners? This hands-on experience will demonstrate the value of holistic or specific use portfolio. Filled with ideas about how to help learners create a portfolio that affirms their strengths and skills that provides the foundation for their learning journey. It is open to anyone interested in helping learners develop the skills necessary to build confidence and encourage learners to take charge of their learning outcomes.

Training 4: Orientation to Level 1 & 2 Benchmarks

This one-day training presents the background and rationale for the development of Benchmarks for Level 1 & 2 literacy learners in Saskatchewan. It is open to literacy practitioners and those interested in developing further understanding about how intake and assessment principles, portfolio use, and theme based planning relates to the Level 1 & 2 Adult Literacy Benchmarks.