Adult Literacy and Numeracy Coaching | DV Community Learning Association

adult literacy & numeracy programs

We provide learner support and mentoring for those struggling with daily literacy challenges.

Want to learn?

Do you or an adult you know need help with reading, writing, or help with math? Maybe you’d like to be able to help your child with homework or fill out forms and read the newspaper. We can help!

We can do a skills assessment with you, and help place you with a learning coach to help reach your goals. We recognize that some adults may not have had the opportunity to learn effectively and in their own way. There may be a lack of confidence, and perhaps other barriers to learning . Our consultations are completely personal and confidential.

Any adult 18 years or older who meet the program requirements can access these services for free.

Adults who are struggling with literacy skills can come to us on their own or may be referred to us from other organizations. We try our best to accommodate any adult with a learning need and a desire to work on those skills. The benefits of working on these skills reach far beyond English or Math. There are happiness, confidence and health benefits that are realized for an engaged and motivated Learner.

Our goal is to help adults who struggle with literacy to become more confident and skilled and thus able to function more effectively in today’s world.

Want to tutor?

We want to talk to you! We are looking for tutors who would like to help other adults in the community with English as an Additional language, reading, writing, math, apprenticeships or computers and technology.

• Are 19 years or older

• Like working with people

• Have an open mind and believe that all people can learn

• Are interested in community development

We can support with materials, training and a great learning space. Times are flexible and work with your schedule. Please contact us for more information.

GED Prep Program

General Equivalency Diploma Prep Program:

Is now the right time for you to get your GED? We will help you every step of the way! We have confidential assessments to help determine the right path, and supportive, knowledgeable staff that will guide you through the options, help with extra practice exercises and resources, and check in with you to see what else you need.

Two options with flexible learning formats allows students to learn strategies to prepare for writing the GED exam. Students focus on developing and improving their writing, reading, science, social studies, and math skills. Students also practice various GED assessment tests to help them feel more comfortable in a timed testing environment.

This class is designed to help you prepare for your GED exam, or the Alberta General Equivalency Diploma (Grade 12). Topics include Reading, Writing, Socials, Science and Math.

Option 1:

GED Prep Class via videoconference delivery with local support. You can join these live classes from home, as long as you have a device that can use Zoom, and high-speed internet. Don't have a device or reliable internet? We have a few spots open in our classroom, physically distanced!

Monday - Friday afternoons from 1 to 4pm.

September 7 - November 1, 2021

Tues, Wed, Thurs evenings from 5 to 8pm
October 5 to December 16, 2021

These classes are FREE if you qualify for the bursary available, based on income. The class + exam fees up to $200 covered in bursary. Please contact us for details. If you do not qualify for the bursary, but still would like to take this class, the cost is $400 plus the exam fee of $200. Other subsidy options possible, please inquire!

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Option 2:

Online with Tutor Support: New session starts monthly!

Cost: $250 +$200 exam
8 week course through NorQuest College, with 30 hours free tutoring provided by Drayton Valley & District Community Learning Association.

NEW! Now offering the Alberta GED exam (computer based) in our private exam room. Call or email for more information, or go online to GED.com to register and book your exam!

Get your GED

essential skills program

The Essential Skills Program is a FREE Basic Math, Reading, Writing and Job Readiness course for adults who may be struggling with these skills or need to brush up on them for employability.

Even adults who have finished high school often need assistance helping their children with homework or filling out complicated forms. We can help!

This is a great starting place for any adult wanting to achieve their GED, but is not quite ready for the material in the GED program. Please call or email us for a confidential assessment.

I'm interested!

Foundations for Learning

Pre-Upgrading (Grades 7 - 9 Level)
with FREE Tutor Support

In partnership with NorQuest College, this program will help learners gain skills in math, science, English, and English language proficiency, and provide opportunities for learners to continue on to post-secondary programs.

MATH1521 Pre-Trades Math and Science Preparation Foundations

MATH1524 Prep for Practical Nurse Math Foundations

MATH1525 Essential Mathematics Foundations

MATH1522 Pre-Algebra Foundations

MATH1523 High School Math Prep Foundations

ENGL1523 Humanities Preparation Foundations

ENGL1521 English Preparation with an Aboriginal Focus Foundations

Each course is $250. 30 hours of one-on-one tutor support is included!