July Highlights

Happy Summer Break! Recognizing Disability Pride Month and National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Read on for resources, highlights, programs and events.

Celebrate 45 Years of Changing Lives with CanLearn!

Tickets are LIVE for CanLearn Society's 45th Anniversary and International Literacy Day event, A Sapphire Story: 45 Years of Changing Lives.

Date: Friday, September 6th

Time: 6pm - 9pm

Location: Lougheed House, Calgary 

Can't make it to the event but want to support CanLearn's next 45 years? Consider making a donation to our cause! Every donation made will be matched up to 50% until the end of August through Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink.

As an added bonus, purchase your ticket before July 31 and enter to win 2 tickets to the 2024 Rogers Charity Classic!

Find us at the Calgary Stampede

Keep your eyes peeled for CanLearn team members volunteering with the Kinsmen Club of Calgary at the Calgary Stampede Lotteries booth!

Did you know? The Kinsmen Club of Calgary is one of CanLearn’s original founders and have been supporting children and youth’s learning, attention, literacy and related mental health ever since! Thank you Kinsmen, we are so grateful for the impact you've made in our community.

Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC)

Did you know that the General Education Development (GED) program that was offered in Canada for decades has ended and been replaced with CAEC? At CanLearn, we know that preparing for the CAEC tests on your own can be challenging. We can help.

Our adult learning programs can help you study and ensure that your reading, writing, math, spelling, and grammar skills are up to scratch. No matter where you are on your learning journey, we can help you meet your goals!

If you are interested in learning with us, please fill out the Information Request Form

Summer Days: Building Rhythm and Routine for Kids with ADHD

School’s out, and it’s summer! The kids are excited, teachers are relieved, and parents are starting to feel a familiar knot in their stomachs about the change of routine for their kids in summer – especially parents dealing with ADHD kids.

It can seem overwhelming and often daunting. But know you are not alone! Let’s look at how you can pay attention to your kids’ natural rhythm and routine to relieve some stress.

Mental Health Support and Resources

In recognition of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, CanLearn’s counselling team can help navigate challenges and support mental well-being. We work with individuals (aged 6 through adult) and families to address anxiety, mood, behaviour challenges, social stress, relationship issues and emotional dysregulation.

Learning Disabilities Resources

Learning Disabilities – or LDs for short – can affect how a person takes in, stores, or uses information. LDs come in many forms and affect people with varying levels of severity.



The most recent research shows that between 5 and 10 percent of Canadians have learning disabilities. LDs are a life-long condition. They do not go away, but we know that people who have LDs can successfully navigate school and life by using their areas of strength to compensate and by using accommodations such as technology.

Friends and Teen Talk - FREE Summer Camps

Some children and teens have trouble making friends and handling their emotions. We can help!

CanLearn's FREE summer camps combine social-emotional learning and recreational activities to help kids and teens build healthy relationships, mental wellness, conversation skills, effective communication, friendships, coping strategies and more.

Convenient locations including the CanLearn Society and The Salvation Army. The camps can also be offered in a one-to-one format for kids who need a little extra support to learn social-emotional skills.

Summer and Psych-Ed Assessments

Is your child struggling with reading, writing or math? Academic difficulties can happen for many reasons and can lead to a child feeling anxious, frustrated, or different from their classmates.

The good news is that some strategies and supports can be put in place no matter your child’s age. First, it’s important to understand what their strengths are and where they may need more support. That’s where a psychoeducational (or “psych-ed”) assessment can help to diagnose a learning disability or Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Interested in getting started?

Get Ahead this Year!

Our fall programs fill up quickly - why not get ahead? As the school year comes to a close, summer is a great time to contact CanLearn to register for the fall. See our list of programs to find the best fit for you or your child's learning journey.

Community

Save the Date! Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Genesis Center, Calgary

October is Learning Disabilities and ADHD Awareness Month! Boost your understanding and personal support toolkit at the LD & ADHD Network's one-day conference this fall. Find Your Path: Strategies for Success is all about practical take-aways on executive functioning, mental health, advocacy and more!

Stay tuned for registration details!

Reframing Repair: Rethinking Old Perceptions

Blog by Laura Godfrey, ACC, CACP, ADHD Coach at CanLearn

"In recent years, every parent I’ve worked with arrives frustrated and overwhelmed. Through listening and empathy, I help them navigate their challenges, often providing insights into parenting neurodiverse children. Often, I am the first person who understands the challenges of raising a neurodiverse brain."

Shift your expectations. Let go of the old, unhelpful perceptions, and join the Self-Regulation Journey!

Parent to Parent: Making the Most of Summer for Your Child with LD

Calgary parent Lorrie Goegan shares her summer tips.

School can be very challenging for a child with LD so, come summer, look for opportunities that allow your child to explore and shine in other areas!

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