We are The Learning Exchange and we are here to help students succeed! We invite you to discover the TLE experience! You can see the latest events and activities with our TLE event calendar and follow us on FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube.
All TLE services are free, offered in English, and are open to the Laval community as well as adult ed students of CDC Vimont and the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. TLE prides itself on offering a diverse range of services, resources, events and activities. We are proud to be a working partner with CDC Vimont Adult Education. See our detailed report from the last Annual General Meeting held October 25, 2022: TLE Annual Report of Activities 2021 2022 and this year’s Detailed Action Plan to see what we do!
NOTE: TLE is holding its Annual General Meeting October 25 @ 10 am for the 2021/22 fiscal year.
WE ARE THE LEARNING EXCHANGE *also known as TLE
Darlene Brown TLE Executive Director
Enza Ciampanelli TLE Community Manager
Tabatha Brown Gerkes TLE Office Assistant
TLE office and resource centre: room 107
Tel. 450-688-2933 ext. 3126 | email: tleliteracy@yahoo.caAbout TLE
The Learning Exchange (TLE), is a not-for-profit literacy organization providing free, one-on-one or group tutoring to adults in need. TLE is committed to lifelong learning and the promotion of literacy awareness. As a leader in the literacy community, TLE promotes dignity, autonomy, and privacy in the delivery of its services.TLE is funded by the Ministère de l’éducation et de l’enseignement supérieur through the Programme d’action communautaire sur le terrain d’éducation (PACTE).
TLE partners with local, provincial and national organizations. TLE advocates for and represents literacy issues through representative and participatory events, including consultations, forums, roundtables and focus groups.
Vision
We envision a Quebec where everyone has the literacy skills they need to live a fully engaged life.
Mission
The Learning Exchange is a volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering the community through improved literacy.
Mandate
~ Adult Literacy/Tutoring: One-on-one and small group instruction to adults (16+) in need
~ Volunteer/Tutor Training
~ Public Awareness and Sensitization
~ Volunteer/Student Recruitment
~ Community Resource and Learning Centre
~ Volunteer/Student Outreach and Retention
~ Prevention and Intervention
FREE TUTORING SERVICES
~ All tutoring services are free and only offered in English to learners 16+ years old
~ Resources, free accounts (e.g. Math Helps Services) and support are offered to students
~ Tutoring services are offered with trained TLE volunteers
~ Tutoring is usually online via Zoom or similar platform, or if possible, in-person
~ Tutoring can be offered in most subject areas (e.g. sec. English, math, conversation, etc.).
~ If someone has a special need, we can try to recruit a volunteer (e.g. science tutor)
HOW TO APPLY FOR A TUTOR
~ Apply for a tutor with the Find a Tutor form
~ Enza, our TLE Community Manager, will contact the applicant to discuss tutoring needs, availability, etc.
HOW TO APPLY TO VOLUNTEER
~ Apply to volunteer or tutor with the I Want to Volunteer form
~ Enza, our TLE Community Manager, will contact the applicant to discuss volunteer options, references, etc.
~ As part of the intake, an introductory interview is held on Zoom
~ Online training is available through Ruzuku
~ Orientation Training takes place with Darlene, TLE’s Executive Director, prior to volunteering
~ All volunteers must sign the TLE’s Code of Ethics | Code of Conduct | Confidentiality Statement before being matched
MAKING THE MATCH
~ All students and tutors must follow the Making the Match guidelines and when online, the Digital Code of Conduct
~ First session: An introductory meeting is held on Zoom or in-person, with the student, tutor and Enza
RESOURCES AND SUPPORT OFFERED
Students, teachers and professionals can use and borrow TLE resources and equipment such as laptops, podcast microphones, books, class resources, games, etc.
Online Training and Information Access
Great digital resources vetted by teachers and resource consultants:
~ TLE Learning Resources: ESL, Math, English, etc.
~ Skills for Success Quebec Resources: Everyday skills needed for work, learning and life.Free training & learning resources can be accessed on Ruzuku by enrolling with an email:
~ Infographics for Learning: Resources to help with reading, writing, literary elements and study skills.
~ How to Podcast: Use this information and video series to make a podcast.
~ Secondary Courses: Cycle One: Course information for students in Cycle One
~ Secondary Courses: Cycle Two: Course information for students in Cycle Two
PROJECTS
Annually, TLE submits project proposals that benefit CDC Vimont students and families, as well as the Laval community. Here are some recent project reports:
~ Storytime in the Community
~ Key Survey Results & Testimonials Storytime 2022
~ The Power of Podcast report
BOOK & RESOURCE GIVEAWAYS
Yearly, TLE gives thousands of free books to CDC students and the Laval community. We also provide resources, online activities and children’s books to students who are parents. Contact Enza or Tabatha in room 107 if you know a student or family who could benefit from this free service.
Ask us about resources such as:~ Free books
~ Quick Write books
~ Health passports
~ Remembrance Day materials
~ Money Matters
~ Upskills: Softskills for jobs
~ Literacy Quebec Help Line
~ Health information booklets
~ Parenting booklets
~ Family magazines
~ Ready for kindergarten materials information
~ Writing Kits
~ How to Raise a Reader info. cards
