Learning Valley Forum – May 5th and 6th, 2009

Posted by dhoogland on April 21, 2009 under News | Be the First to Comment

The Comox Valley Literacy Now Committee is inviting individuals and organizations to participate in a Learning Valley Forum to build a shared awareness of our Learning Valley and to mobilize all sectors (public, civic, economic, education, and voluntary) to participate in fostering environmentally sustainable economic development and social inclusion. The forum will occur on May 5th and 6th, 2009 at North Island College.

The presentation and panel discussion will occur the evening of May 5th, 2009 from 6h30 to 8h30pm at the Stan Hagan Theatre at North Island College. The evening will include presentation and panel discussion on Learning Communities. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Ron Faris, a Learning Communities champion and researcher.

There will be a Learning Valley workshop facilitated by Dr. Faris on May 6th, 2009 from 9am to 3pm at North Island College. Workshop participants will create a Comox Valley context for a Learning Valley using local studies and plan. Participants will also be given an opportunity to write a proposal in partnership with other individuals/organizations for funding for a Learning Valley initiative. Proposals will be reviewed and funded by the Comox Valley Literacy Now Steering Committee.

This is a free event however pre-registration is required. To register for either date or both dates, please email Danielle Hoogland, Project Coordinator, at dhoogland@shaw.ca, or call 250-897-0525.