2013 Community Guide - Village of Breton

Fall 2014 Schedule | 780.542.3373Free Tutor TrainingSeptember 23 and 24, 2014 ( 9:00am – 3:00pm )Lunch is providedWe are currently looking for Tutors. It has little to do with being “an expert” and everything to do with being a caringhuman being. Do you have an hour a day, an hour a week or an hour a month to spare? This workshop is interactive andopen to anyone wishing to make a meaningful contribution to the community by helping individuals with their learningneeds. You will be provided with some tools to become a confident and helpful tutor.FREE to anyone interested.English Language Learning (ELL)English Conversation ClassesDates: Starting in October - To Be AnnouncedClasses for English Language Learners will start in October. A fun, interactive time that focuses on improving Englishspeaking skills and enhancing communication skills. Please call Loralie at 780-542-3373 or emailliteracy@dvcommunitylearning.ca for more information and to register.This is a free class.Community IssuesKids & Technology – Managing Anxieties and Harnessing the PotentialOctober 20, 2014 ( 7:00pm – 8:30pm )This evening session is focused on parents who are wondering what their children are using technology for in school.Technology is all around us and in the school it is no different. Children are using technology every day in our schoolsto find information, be creative and work together on projects. Some of the great learning opportunities that childrenare using technology for will be discussed and any questions you have can be answered$15, Bring a friend and get 50% off second registration fee.Mental Health First AidSeptember 25 and 26: MHFA for Adults who Interact with YouthOctober 16 and 17: MHFA BasicNovember 20 and 21: MHFA for Adults who Interact with Youth9:00am – 5:00pmBasic Training: Mental Health First Aid Canada is a 12-hour training course delivered in four modules of three hourseach. Participants will learn how to provide initial help to people who are showing signs of a mental health problem orexperiencing a mental health crisis.For Adults Who Interact With Youth: Focuses on mental health problems and first aid for youth ages 12-24. Theinformation in this course is designed to be sensitive to the unique aspects of mental health problems in young people.The course is meant to assist education professionals, health providers, parents and other adults in the identification ofmental health problems and appropriate first aid intervention strategies.Cost $35 per session2 Fall 2014 | Drayton Valley Community Learning Course Guide