Our Programs

CAEC Prep (Replaces GED)

We offer a classroom-based group learning/ or one on one experience following a curriculum designed to prepare participants for the Canadian Adult Education Credential exam. CAEC tests cover five different subject areas. A learner must pass all five tests to get their CAEC certification (certified Canadian high school equivalency).

The goal of this program is to deliver a classroom-based group learning / or one on one experience, over a number of sessions, to teach and practice the CAEC curricula. The subjects to be taught will be Math, English writing and reading, Social Studies, and Science following the guidelines of the CAEC program.


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All instructors have access to the following: curriculum documents, practitioner website, and LAE-approved resources.  
Student intake assessment involves interview, pre-tests, outcome based tests, and self-assessment, as well as a learning plan. 
Ongoing progress is measured using tests, exams, progress checklists and interviews.  

Exit assessment is conducted with practice final exams, tests, and an interview before going to a test centre to take the official CAEC exams.

The learners will conquer increasingly more complex skills through instruction and classroom interaction. Learners will set goals depending on their level and what they want to achieve. At the end of the session, they may find work, write the CAEC exam and/or pursue higher education. In the past, we have had learners go on to Community College as well as upgrade skills at NSCC to allow acceptance into university.

To learn more about the CAEC and book a test, visit our CAEC website for more information.
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Family Literacy 

A program following the curriculum guidelines for Family Literacy. The purpose of this activity is to improve adult literacy skills within the context of family literacy activities. Parents and children benefit from program activities while both develop an awareness of literacy.

We promote literacy to families in Inverness County in order to enhance children's literacy skills along with those of their parents. Parents and care providers of small children participate in small group instruction and/or one-on-one tutoring to improve their essential skills enabling them to develop the confidence and skills to actively participate in their children's learning. Materials and home-based activities are to be provided and used in the home with all members taking an active role. The materials will be kept in the home. There will be consistent "pick-up and drop-off" of materials approx. once per month with time to discuss needs and interests.

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Family Literacy Day activities will be incorporated into the program with families being involved in the school as well as the community.
Families learn and develop skills to enhance learning experiences.
Parents learn that interactive literacy activities can be fun and enjoyable.
Children benefit from the family approach to learning and this will enhance their own educational experiences in pre-school and school situations.
In very young children, the seeds of life-long learning will be sown.
In school-age elementary children, their school experiences will be enhanced by learning activities taking place in the home and their self-esteem will be increased.

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E3 (Education, Essential Skills, and Empowerment)

The E3 Foundations program is an outcomes-based education program for adults in Nova Scotia. Eligible learners may enter and exit the educational continuum at different times and levels based on their goals and learning journey. Activities may serve as bridges to the workforce, improved self-sufficiency, personal development, community engagement, further training (including post-secondary education), and high school completion or equivalency. For adults who need to develop a variety of basic reading, writing and math skills.


This program is delivered in a classroom-based group/ or one on one learning experience, over a number of sessions, to enhance Essential Skills following the E3 program curricula.


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What you’ll learn:
1) Finding and using information – this means reading and interpreting different types of documents.
2) Communicating ideas and information – this includes writing, creating and filling in documents, and interacting with other people.
3) Understanding and using numbers – this means working with money, measurements, and other number information (data).
4) Using digital technology.
5) Managing learning – this includes setting goals, using learning tips and tricks, and keeping track of what is learned.
6) Engaging with others – this means being responsible, being flexible, having a good attitude, knowing about different cultures, looking professional, and working as a team.

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Community Literacy Programs support life-long learning. 

The basic computer skills training program is offered to people from Inverness County on a weekly basis. The program is delivered using literacy-based activities to learn practical computer literacy skills. Instruction is provided one-on-one or to a very small group as dictated by registration. Intake is ongoing. Individual needs are assessed upon registration and an individual program is developed starting from recognition of computer components up to the introduction of Excel.

We have provided a mobile classroom in the past so we can reach more people in the county and would like to continue this service based on areas of need.

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Address

Box 867, 16 Railway Street
Inverness, N.S. B0E 1N0

Phone

Toll Free: 1-877-258-5550
Local: 902-258-3110

Email

Info@invernesslit.com

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