2. Our Philosophy: Language gives POWER Knowledge gives INDEPENDENCE When you have both, you have the FUTURE 2
3. Our Vision When we give new Canadians the tools to take their future in hand, we get back a better Canada. 3
4. Our Mission To provide quality and relevant Adult Education programs that will build English language and literacy skills, build cross cultural competency and acquire Canadian workplace employability skills in order to compete and succeed in the Canadian Workplace. 4
5. Our Promise: Mosaic promises to offer programs and courses that reflect the learning needs of our students and reflect the evolving needs of the Canadian workplace. 5
6. Our Promise: We promise to treat our students with respect as competent, valuable individuals that Canada has entrusted to participate in developing the social and economic success of the country. 6
8. How We Fulfill our Promises High Standards Adhere to ATESL best practice standards Follow Adult ESL learning principles Support professional development opportunities of all staff: academic, counselling and support staff 8 8
18. Commitment To Diversity In our hiring practices : our staff reflect the diversity of our students Recognize cultural, religious and Canadian holidays within parameters of workplace practices Onsite psychologist who has expertise in cross cultural counseling 11
19. Innovation Research based practice used in developing: A language curriculum that integrates workplace essential skills and socio cultural competencies Student placement system: two streams - literacy and academic in order to meet learning needs of students with low first language literacy as well as those who have academic skills Tracking and Assessment tools based on CLBs, rates of English as a second Language acquisition and essential skills 12
20. Innovation Program model that includes an Employment Centre component in the last three months of the student's program Eau Claire Rotary Club initiative : Volunteerism as a Vector to integration Resource Manual for cross cultural competency assessment. Accent modification course to be offered in May 2011 13
31. ACCESSIBILITY Location is accessible by LRT Corner of 10th Street and 7th Ave SW Just steps from the LRT stop Ongoing appointments for registration Intakes are monthly Call 403 266-2355 or e-mail at info@mosaicli.ca 16
