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| Adult Upgrading |
604-792-1325 |
| School District 33 |
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| Individual secondary school courses for adults who wish to complete, upgrade or enhance their education. |
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| Chilliwack Library Book Club |
604-792-1941 ext.232 |
| Chilliwack Library |
gwyneth.jones@fvrl.bc.ca |
| Free of charge, meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome. Participants enjoy an hour and a half of lively discussion and debate based on fiction titles available to the group one month prior to each meeting. |
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| 45860 First Ave. |
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| Conversation Circles |
604-792-1941 Ext. 232 |
| Chilliwack Library |
natalie.fouquette@fvrl.bc.ca |
| Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm. Are you an adult wanting to learn and practice speaking English? Chilliwack Library, in partnership with Chilliwack Community Services (604-393-3251) and the Chilliwack Learning Society, is hosting a free Conversation Circle. Contact the library at 604-792-1941 for more information. |
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| 45860 First Ave. |
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| Education Centre |
604-792-1321 |
| School District 33 |
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| Self-paced school curriculum for 15-40 year olds from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in small classes. |
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| Futures Corrections Education |
604-792-9277 |
| School District 33 |
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| Educational opportunities for youth on probation, for incarcerated aboriginal youth and for incarcerated adults. |
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| 8855 Elm Drive |
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| Futures Education Centre |
604-792-9277 |
| School District 33 |
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| Innovative alternative education looks at each student's needs & goals & work with them to provide individualized plans. Choice of programs, hours and locations to suit. |
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| 8855 Elm Drive |
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| Parent Outreach & Drop-in Centre |
604-792-2760 |
| Ann Davis Transition Society |
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| Educational upgrading for marginalized women (mothers) with history of abuse provided in-home or at drop-in centre. |
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| 9475 Williams Street |
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| Storytimes to Help Learn English |
604-792-0025 ext 2434 |
| Surrey Public Library |
michaelb@chilliwacklearning.com |
| ESL storytimes for children of all ages and their caregivers. Registration not required, just drop in. |
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| 45860 First Ave. |
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| Upgrading and University Preparation |
604-795-2807 |
| University of the Fraser Valley |
ruth.vandenbor@ucfv.ca |
| Fundamental (Basic Literacy), Intermediate, Advanced and Provincial program levels. BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood). Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutors may be matched with fundamental literacy learners. |
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Volunteer as a tutor! |
| 45635 Yale Road |
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| Workplace Essential Skills training |
604-792-0025 ext 2434 |
| Chilliwack Learning Community Society |
michaelb@chilliwacklearning.com |
| No or low cost training that address the skills of Reading, Document Use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral Communications, Working with Others, Continuous Learning, Thinking Skills or Computer Use. Days, hours, and locations varied. |
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| Various Locations in Chilliwack |
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| Literacy Outreach Coordinator |
604-792-0025 ext. 2434 |
| Debbie Denault |
debbied@chilliwacklearning.com |
| Supporting literacy services and planning in your community. |
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| Adult/Continuing Education Coordinator |
604-792-1321 |
| School District 33 |
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| Call for advice on basic education options for adults and young adults. |
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| Central Gateway for Families |
604-792-4267 |
| Chilliwack Community Services |
ccsinfo@comserv.bc.ca |
| A family learning centre that provides literacy programs for parents and their children. |
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| 45938 Wellington Ave. |
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| Families in Motion |
604-792-4267 |
| Chilliwack Community Services |
ccsinfo@comserv.bc.ca |
| A family literacy program with basic education, pre-employment and computer skills for parents. Preschool for ages 3 and 4 to build emerging literacy skills. Parent-and-Child Together Learning Time. |
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| 45938 Wellington Ave. |
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| Family Literacy |
604-792-1941 ext.231 |
| Fraser Valley Regional Library |
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| Various programs including storytime, booktalks, author visits, and outreach. For families with children from infancy to grade 5. |
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| 45860 First Avenue |
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| Family Places |
604-792-4267 |
| Chilliwack Community Services |
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| Family resource centre serves parents and caregivers with children from birth to age 6. LITERACY CONTENT? |
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| 45938 Wellington Ave. |
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| Mother Goose |
604-792-4267 |
| Chilliwack Community Services |
ccsinfo@comserv.bc.ca |
| Group program for parents with older babies. Facilitator-led rhymes and songs to stimulate early brain development. |
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| 45938 Wellington Ave. |
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| Read to Me |
604-792-1941 |
| Kiwanis Club |
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| Volunteers read to children in schools. |
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| StrongStart - Benard Elementary |
604-795-7840 |
| School District 33 |
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| Play-based early learning for preschool children (attending with families/caregivers), with certified educators. Free, healthy snack. Drop-in or continuous attendance. |
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| 45465 Benard Ave. |
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| StrongStart - Little Mountain Elementary |
604-793-0789 |
| School District 33 |
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| Play-based early learning for preschool children (attending with families/caregivers), with certified educators. Free, healthy snack. Drop-in or continuous attendance. |
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| 9900 Carleton Street |
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| StrongStart - McCammon Traditional Elementary |
604-795-7000 |
| School District 33 |
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| Play-based early learning for preschool children (attending with families/caregivers), with certified educators. Free, healthy snack. Drop-in or continuous attendance. |
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| 9601 Hamilton St. |
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| StrongStart - Watson Elementary |
604-858-9477 |
| School District 33 |
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| Play-based early learning for preschool children (attending with families/caregivers), with certified educators. Free, healthy snack. Drop-in or continuous attendance. |
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| 45305 Watson Rd. |
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| Summer Reading Club |
604-792-1941 |
| Chilliwack Library |
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| Catch the summer reading bug! Hey kids, you can Follow the Reader when you join the Summer Reading Club at your local public library. This year’s club invites you to celebrate leadership, participation, teamwork, cooperation, community and other ideas loosely tied to the upcoming Olympic Winter Games. Special programs, prize draws and fun. Registration required, call for details. |
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| 45860 First Avenue |
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| The More We Read Together Family Reading Club |
604-792-1941 Ext.232 |
| Fraser Valley Regional Library |
gwyneth.jones@fvrl.bc.ca |
| From January 21 to March 21, join the Family Reading Club and say goodbye to your library fines, with our new Read Away Fines initiative. |
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| 45860 First Ave. |
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| Various Programs |
604-792-1631 |
| Chilliwack Family Place |
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| Supervised programs for kids 0-6: story time, parenting support, community referrals. |
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| 45845 Wellington Avenue |
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| Youth Mentor & Adolescents’ Counselor |
604-792-2760 |
| Ann Davis Transition Society |
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| Tutoring for youth with behaviour problems due to a history of abuse. |
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| 9475 Williams Street |
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| ELSA |
604-793-7220 |
| Chilliwack Community Services |
lod@comserv.bc.ca |
| Free, basic level English training for adult newcomers to Canada. |
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| 45938 Wellington Avenue |
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| ESL Conversation |
604-793-7220 |
| Chilliwack Community Services |
lod@comserv.bc.ca |
| Free conversation class taught by volunteers: For those ineligible for ELSA. Child minding available. Three levels. Tues & Thurs: 9:30 am - noon. |
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| ESL: Employment Program |
604-859-7681, ext. 277 |
| Abbotsford Community Services |
job-shop@paralynx.com |
| To assist ESL clients looking for work in Canada. Interpretation provided. 5 hours a day. 2-week sessions running every month. 12-week follow up support. Serving Abbotsford, Mission, & Chilliwack. Funded by Service Canada. No cost. |
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| Make Children First |
250-554-3134 |
| Make Children First Initiative |
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| Call for details. |
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| Futures Sto:lo Campus |
604-792-1741 or -792-9277 |
| School District 33 |
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| Individual academic programs for aboriginal youth and adults in a culturally supportive environment. Various locations. |
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| Homework Club |
604-792-9316 |
| Shxwha;y First Nations Community Centre |
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| Drop-in homework help service. |
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| Support for Learners |
604-792-9316 |
| Shxwha;y First Nations Community Centre |
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| Support for adults upgrading their education: daycare for parents, some funding for students preparing for post-secondary. |
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| Various Programs |
604-792-7726 |
| Chilliwack Society for Community Living |
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| A variety of programs and support for the cognitively impaired and clinically mentally-challenged population of Chilliwack - all ages, usually beginning in Kindergarten. |
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| 9353 Mary Street |
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| Literacy Outreach Coordinator |
604 869-2279 |
| Maureen Kehler |
maureen@freereinassociates.ca |
| Supporting literacy services and planning in your community. |
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| Preschooler and Toddler Storytime |
604-823-4664 |
| Yarrow Library |
gwyneth.jones@fvrl.bc.ca |
| A weekly story time for toddlers and preschoolers. |
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| 4670 Community Street |
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| Summer Reading Club |
604-823-4664 |
| Yarrow Library |
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| Catch the summer reading bug! Special programs, prize draws and fun. Registration required, call for details. |
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| 4670 Community Street |
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| Fraser Valley Distance Education School (FVDES) |
1-800-663-3381 |
| DISTANCE ED for School District 33 |
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| Flexible learning for all ages. Work independently using paper-based and/or online course materials. Grades K-12. |
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| Literacy Coordinator |
604-792-1321 |
| School District 33 |
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| We strive to ensure that school age children are receiving the services they need. |
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| ESL Coordinator |
604-792-1321 |
| School District 33 |
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| Your school district is here to serve school-age children with ESL needs. |
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| Aboriginal Access Coordinator |
604-702-2615 |
| University of the Fraser Valley |
shirley.hardman@ucfv.ca |
| Advice on basic education options for Aboriginal adults and young adults. |
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| Aboriginal Education Coordinator |
604-824-6173 |
| School District 33 |
brenda_point@sd33.bc.ca |
| We strive to ensure that school age Aboriginal children are receiving the services they need. |
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| Special Needs Coordinator |
604-792-1321 |
| School District 33 |
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| We strive to ensure that school age children are receiving the services they need. |
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