Adult Basic Education Association of British Columbia

Groundwork Newsletter

Groundwork

Volume 28, Number 1   |   SEPTEMBER 2007

ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
REVIEW

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

  1. Newbie's perspective
  2. 2007 / 2008 ABEABC
  3. Government liaison report
  4. The Irwin Park Project
  5. ABEABC bursary winners
  6. Regional reports
  7. CALP update
  8. “Hurting those most in need”
  9. Flowering plants and bees: ABE and ASE in symbiosis
  10. Mayor advocates a “community approach” to literacy
  11. Annual conference an educational and culinary feast
  12. Conference workshop reviews








photo of garden

Conference
review:
Pathways
to the
Future

ABEABC 2007
Conference at the University College of the Fraser Valley; Chilliwack campus

May 9—12, 2007

group photo of 2007 ABEABC conference participants


The ABEABC Conference from a Newbie's Perspective

Association conferences serve several purposes: to provide educational opportunities, update the membership on current issues, renew the leadership, and afford network and socialization opportunities. Being a Newbie at the ABEABC conference gave me a chance to reflect on those purposes from an objective standpoint and ask questions that may stimulate discussion for planning future ABE conferences.

Continued...

photo of the University College of the Fraser Valley's College and Career Preparation department

The University College of the Fraser Valley's College and Career Preparation department hosted the 2007 ABEABC conference

   group photo of 2007 ABEABC conference participants