Resources Directory

Literacy in Chilliwack
1 to 43 of 43 for the Chilliwack area.
 
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Adult Upgrading 604-792-1325
School District 33
Individual secondary school courses for adults who wish to complete, upgrade or enhance their education.
 
Chilliwack  










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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.
 
45860 First Ave. Chilliwack Website










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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.
 
45860 First Ave. Chilliwack Website










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Education Centre 604-792-1321
School District 33
Self-paced school curriculum for 15-40 year olds from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in small classes.
 
Chilliwack Website










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Futures Corrections Education 604-792-9277
School District 33
Educational opportunities for youth on probation, for incarcerated aboriginal youth and for incarcerated adults.
 
8855 Elm Drive Chilliwack Website










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Futures Education Centre 604-792-9277
School District 33
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.
 
8855 Elm Drive Chilliwack Website










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Parent Outreach & Drop-in Centre 604-792-2760
Ann Davis Transition Society
Educational upgrading for marginalized women (mothers) with history of abuse provided in-home or at drop-in centre.
 
9475 Williams Street Chilliwack  










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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.
 
45860 First Ave. Chilliwack Website
We can speak:
Punjabi








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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.
Volunteer as a tutor!
45635 Yale Road Chilliwack Website










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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.
 
Various Locations in Chilliwack Chilliwack Website










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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.
 
Chilliwack  










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Adult/Continuing Education Coordinator 604-792-1321
School District 33
Call for advice on basic education options for adults and young adults.
 
Chilliwack Website










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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.
 
45938 Wellington Ave. Chilliwack Website










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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.
 
45938 Wellington Ave. Chilliwack Website










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Family Literacy 604-792-1941 ext.231
Fraser Valley Regional Library
Various programs including storytime, booktalks, author visits, and outreach. For families with children from infancy to grade 5.
 
45860 First Avenue Chilliwack Website










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Family Places 604-792-4267
Chilliwack Community Services
Family resource centre serves parents and caregivers with children from birth to age 6. LITERACY CONTENT?
 
45938 Wellington Ave. Chilliwack  










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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.
 
45938 Wellington Ave. Chilliwack Website










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Read to Me 604-792-1941
Kiwanis Club
Volunteers read to children in schools.
Volunteer as a tutor!
Chilliwack  










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StrongStart - Benard Elementary 604-795-7840
School District 33
Play-based early learning for preschool children (attending with families/caregivers), with certified educators. Free, healthy snack. Drop-in or continuous attendance.
 
45465 Benard Ave. Chilliwack  










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StrongStart - Little Mountain Elementary 604-793-0789
School District 33
Play-based early learning for preschool children (attending with families/caregivers), with certified educators. Free, healthy snack. Drop-in or continuous attendance.
 
9900 Carleton Street Chilliwack  










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StrongStart - McCammon Traditional Elementary 604-795-7000
School District 33
Play-based early learning for preschool children (attending with families/caregivers), with certified educators. Free, healthy snack. Drop-in or continuous attendance.
 
9601 Hamilton St. Chilliwack  










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StrongStart - Watson Elementary 604-858-9477
School District 33
Play-based early learning for preschool children (attending with families/caregivers), with certified educators. Free, healthy snack. Drop-in or continuous attendance.
 
45305 Watson Rd. Chilliwack  










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Summer Reading Club 604-792-1941
Chilliwack Library
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.
 
45860 First Avenue Chilliwack Website










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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.
 
45860 First Ave. Chilliwack Website










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Various Programs 604-792-1631
Chilliwack Family Place
Supervised programs for kids 0-6: story time, parenting support, community referrals.
 
45845 Wellington Avenue Chilliwack  










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Youth Mentor & Adolescents’ Counselor 604-792-2760
Ann Davis Transition Society
Tutoring for youth with behaviour problems due to a history of abuse.
 
9475 Williams Street Chilliwack  










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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.
 
45938 Wellington Avenue Chilliwack Website










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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.
Volunteer as a tutor!
Chilliwack Website










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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.
 
Chilliwack Website










30)
Make Children First 250-554-3134
Make Children First Initiative
Call for details.
 
Chilliwack  










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Futures Sto:lo Campus 604-792-1741 or -792-9277
School District 33
Individual academic programs for aboriginal youth and adults in a culturally supportive environment. Various locations.
 
Chilliwack Website










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Homework Club 604-792-9316
Shxwha;y First Nations Community Centre
Drop-in homework help service.
 
Chilliwack  










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Support for Learners 604-792-9316
Shxwha;y First Nations Community Centre
Support for adults upgrading their education: daycare for parents, some funding for students preparing for post-secondary.
 
Chilliwack  










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Various Programs 604-792-7726
Chilliwack Society for Community Living
A variety of programs and support for the cognitively impaired and clinically mentally-challenged population of Chilliwack - all ages, usually beginning in Kindergarten.
 
9353 Mary Street Chilliwack  










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Literacy Outreach Coordinator 604 869-2279
Maureen Kehler maureen@freereinassociates.ca
Supporting literacy services and planning in your community.
 
Fraser-Cascade Website










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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.
 
4670 Community Street Yarrow Website










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Summer Reading Club 604-823-4664
Yarrow Library
Catch the summer reading bug! Special programs, prize draws and fun. Registration required, call for details.
 
4670 Community Street Yarrow Website










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Fraser Valley Distance Education School (FVDES) 1-800-663-3381
DISTANCE ED for School District 33
Flexible learning for all ages. Work independently using paper-based and/or online course materials. Grades K-12.
 
- Website










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Literacy Coordinator 604-792-1321
School District 33
We strive to ensure that school age children are receiving the services they need.
 
- Website










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ESL Coordinator 604-792-1321
School District 33
Your school district is here to serve school-age children with ESL needs.
 
- Website










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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.
 
- Website










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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.
 
- Website










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Special Needs Coordinator 604-792-1321
School District 33
We strive to ensure that school age children are receiving the services they need.
 
- Website