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Message from the CEOThe year that just flew past was simply incredible for CanLearn. The recipe

for success was a talented staff, a visionary board under the strong leadership

and warm support of Gerry Meek, volunteers that surpassed all expectations,

generous donors that gave and gave again, partners that stepped up in our

hour of need and above all, clients and their families for choosing us to help

them on their learning journey. It was a humbling and triumphant year for all of

us.

As such I would like to share my top highlights!

1. Moving to an inspiring and bright new downtown office with the help of excellent realtors, movers, volunteers and donors!

2. A turn around in our finances... with a special thanks to Steve Clarke therecipient of this year’s Carolyn Meier Helping Hand Award. Thanks to his financial expertise, guidance and generosity, we are back in the black!

3. We were selected to paint a horse for Spruce Meadows Horses Jump toGive a Leg Up. Volunteer Leeanne Stringer and her recruits created a horse that we called “Magic”. Magic took the top bid at auction and the creative process inspired all of us.

4. We continue to have success with our PGI events. 2013 was a rousingsuccess and 2014 marked the 25th anniversary of the Calgary PGI. Congratulations to Amber Clarke, our PGI Learner Award winner. Giving out this award is always a highlight for me!

5. Our Family Literacy event celebration — what a wonderful way to celebratewith our community partners! Thanks for the fun.

6. Two new programs launched: CanLearn Friends and Self-Regulationgroup. They are seeing impressive results.

7. Securing three year funding of financial assistance for our clients whoneed help.

8. Resilient and passionate staff. We needed an exceptional year, and we did it!

Thank you friends and wishing all of you the very best for 2015.

Krista Poole, CEO

$90,440 surplus

2013-2014

This past year has been one of significant transition and major accomplishments for CanLearn. In looking back on this

period there are a number of highlights to celebrate and share. After months of preparation and planning, a successful

move was made in a more central and strategic location near downtown Calgary. The visibility and profile of this new

space and its accessibility to both transit and other potential partners should serve us well in the months ahead.

Over the course of the past year extensive improvements have been made to many of our internal business practices

including our financial operations and budgeting processes. These have been very positively reflected in our year end

and financial audit. While progress continues to be made in this area, additional work remains to be completed and

action is currently being undertaken on a long term sustainability action plan.

Volunteers have continued to make significant, much needed and appreciated contributions to our success as an

organization through their active participation in events such as our PGI golf tournament, CanLearn Casino and in

many other activities. To all of our volunteers, our funders, sponsors and partners, I say thank you for your generosity

and caring and for the difference that you make to our organization and to the life of our community.

In recent months, work has also been rapidly progressing in the development of a renewed vision for the organization

and a tightly focused action strategy to move the organization forward and to position it for continued success in the

future. This is an important undertaking which will create both a stronger aspirational role to guide our path forward

and the renewed energy to power us toward the achievement of new goals.

The accomplishments of the past year are considerable and a cause for celebration. These successes reflect the diligent

and caring efforts of many hands. In this regard I would especially like to acknowledge the hard work and express

appreciation for the efforts of our dedicated CanLearn staff team inspired by the leadership and tireless enthusiasm of

our creative and talented CEO, Krista Poole.

I would also like to formally acknowledge and thank the committed and

caring members of our Board team for their efforts and unfailing support over

the past year. As we look ahead, we are proud of our past and excited about

the future and the bold strategic direction that is being set. To succeed, we

will need the support of even more hard working hands and caring hearts.

Please join us in forging our new future and choosing to make an active

difference in our community.

Message from the Chair

Gerry Meek, Board Chair

Teamwork has an Impact Our StaffKrista Poole, CEO

Anne Price, Director, Clinical Services

Clare Pludek, Bookkeeper

Cynthia Strem, Right to Read Facilitator

Dariel Bateman, Right to Read Facilitator

Elvira Castañeda, Registered Psychologist

Greg Markusson, Right to Read Coordinator

Jayne Clarke, Family Literacy Coordinator

Jodi Kresowaty, Registered Psychologist

Jodi Larmour, Reception and Operations Coordinator

Keoma Thorne, Registered Psychologist

Kim Parke, Family Literacy Coordinator

Krista Forand, Pre-Masters Intern

Laura Godfrey, Librarian

Lori Carlson, Intake Clinician

Lori Roadhouse-Haney, Family Literacy Coordinator

Marilyn Martin, Share the Magic and Volunteer Coordinator

Megan Williams, Manager of Operations and Communications

Michael Zwiers, Registered Psychologist

Nada Jerkovic, Manager, Family Literacy

Sally O’Rourke, Registered Psychologist

Sandy Ireland, Family Literacy Coordinator

Sherry Ching, Intake Clinician

Sue Stretton, Registered Psychologist

Ursula Gardynik, Provisional Psychologist

Valerie Orr, Reception and Operations Coordinator

Medical Associates

Christopher Lever, M.D., F.R.C.P.C. Pediatrician

Geraldine Farrelly, M.D., F.R.C.P.C. Developmental Behavioural

Paediatrician, Medical Director

• More vulnerable

preschoolers be ready for

school by kindergarten.

• More children be able to read at or above grade level

by Grade 3.

• More youth succeed in high school and successfully transition

to post-secondary education and/or to satisfying work.

• More children, youth and adults learn to regulate their

emotions and behavior in order to form and keep healthy

relationships.

• Every child, youth and adult receive support to

overcome their learning and attention

difficulties.

We create, use and share knowledge

to remove learning barriers and support

life long learning.

Wewant to

help:

Mission

Did you know?• Nearly 29% of

children in Alberta are experiencing

great difficulty in one or more areas of

development upon kindergarten entry.

• Approximately 27% of children in Canada experience

difficulties with learning to read in grades 1-3.

• The current high school dropout rate in Alberta is 26%.

• An estimated 10% of Canadian children and more than

half a million adults live with a learning disability.

• An estimated 15% of the population has a

learning or attention disorder.

• A Psycho-educational learning assessment: Is conducted when a child, youth or adult is experiencing barriers to learning (e.g. reading, writing, math or memory). Our team provides an assessment report with recommendations that can be used at home and by school staff.

• CanLearn also provides assessments for social/emotional needs and giftedness.

• Attention Assessment: A psychologist and pediatrician work together with clients to assess attention difficulties. After the assessment, parents are given strategies and recommendations for home and school. The pediatrician educates parents about different ADHD medications. For adults, an attention assessment usually involves two psychologists who work together to assess difficulties.

We did not do it alone…

+120 volunteers =

1,000hours of support

At Our Core

268 Learning and/or Attention Assessments for Children and

Adults

64 Participants in our Clinical Groups

2354 Children benefited from our Family Literacy Programs.

6000+ Resources on-line to help those with learning and attention issues

286 Participated in our Professional Development Opportunities

What Our Clients

Say...“In many ways, my life has changed

because of you and sincerely, I would not be where I am had it not been for you.”

From a client upon receiving their Charted Accountant designation.

“Since attending your self-regulation group my student is putting the strategies he learned into action in the classroom. The difference in

behaviour is appreciated both at school and at home.” A Health care worker with the Calgary Board of Education

“Magic Carpet Ride has been a huge support system. I have formed close relationships with mothers in the program, built my skills as a

parent and addressed the learning concerns I had with my son. I’ve been involved for two years now and I wouldn’t have had

this connection to the community without it.” Magic Carpet Ride Participant

Assessments

Our BoardGerry Meek – Chair

Greg Michaud – Past Chair

Richard Maki – Vice-Chair

Joey Brunel – Treasurer & Secretary

Catherine Ford – Director

Dawn Kelly – Director

Diane Rennie – Director

Gordon Goodfellow – Director

Jeff Peterson – Director

Munira Jivraj – Director

Shan Robertson - Director

Clinical Services ProgramsSelf-Regulation Group

18 Children3 Groups

12 ChildrenPilot Group

More Than Just Making Lists - Adult ADHD Group

24 Adults3 Groups

Camp CanLearn

10 Campers

64Group Attendees

Provides children in grades 4 to 6 at local schools, with an opportunity to learn and practice social skills such as communication, problem solving, and dealing positively with their emotions using engaging activities and thoughtful discussion.

“Group makes me happy every time I come here.”

“Thank you for teaching me how to be a friend and how to relax your body and watch my body language.”

Parent Feedback: “The program helped my son and will be significantly beneficial in the coming years.”

“The program was fun and understandable at the same time.”

“Thank you for caring and making a big difference in our school by offering the social skills sessions to our students.” - School Principal

Children with attention difficulties often have trouble managing their emotions and behavior. Self-regulation is critical for getting along with others and for success in school. This program helps participants to recognize emotions, practice strategies for taking charge of their own behaviour and develop strategies for relaxation.

In this Social Cognitive Group, participants learn skills to improve organization, time-management and interpersonal relationships. As a result, participants develop mindfulness, confidence and self-awareness.

Camp is for 8 to 11 year olds with learning difficulties and/or ADHD. The camp provides small group opportunities to practice literacy skills and develop social skills using fun and engaging activities combined with adult modeling and feedback.

CanLearn Friends

CanLearn Friends - Social Skills Group

We collaborate with: The Centre for Family Literacy Regional Network, the LD Stakeholders Group, the Post-Secondary Accessibility Service Providers and the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada.

We share knowledge, skills and resources with: The University of Calgary, Ambrose University, Annual Family Literacy Training Institute, Literacy and Learning Symposium, The Calgary Teacher’s Convention and at schools across Alberta.

132 Families

159 Children

We helped...

Family Literacy Programs

203 Children

Results

78 Families104 Children

Results

117 Families187 Children

Results

4224 Books1701 Children

86% of children reported and demonstrated increased interest in and motivation for reading89% of parents report that the WordPlay program has helped them learn how to support their children’s reading development at home.

Results

87% of parents report increased knowledge of child development. 83% of parents report enhanced ability to support their children’s learning and development. 86% of children between ages of 3 and 5 demonstrate age appropriate early literacy skills. 90% of parents report that the program has helped them become familiar with the resources available in the community.

83% of parents increase their own basic skills including interest in participation in adult learning opportunities. 86% of parents and children improve their daily communication and interaction through learning and literacy activities. 84% of children demonstrate enhanced language, literacy and social interaction skills needed for success in school.

533 volunteer hours. 95% of early childhood education practitioners rate the quality of the give-away books as excellent or good. 97% rate the story times delivered by Share the Magic volunteers as excellent or good95% believe that Share the Magic will greatly contribute to the children’s enjoyment of books.

Our partnership with Inn from the Cold Emergency Family Shelter began in 2011. A family literacy program facilitator visits the Inn once a week and works with parents and young children facing homelessness. Our goal is to plant the seed of family literacy and, once families have permanent housing, transition them into the Learning Starts at Home program.

Learning Starts at the Inn

1Up Print Solutions Addison HooleyAlberta Innovation and Advanced EducationAlberta CentralAlberta Children’s Hospital FoundationAlberta Government Hong Kong OfficeAmbrose University CollegeAndrea ArellanoAndrea B. JonassonAnne PriceAnonymousAnonymousAON Reed Stenhouse Inc.Apple Fitness Store Ltd.Aspen Family & Community Network SocietyAspen Properties Ltd.ATB Financial Barb FallisBarbara WilliamsBarry and Cathy DorinBearspaw Golf CourseBig Hearted MavericksBill and Laura GodfreyBlue Era Bonnie BlankertBonterra Trattoria Bow Valley CollegeBrenda LaneBritannia Wine MerchantsBuchanan’s Chop House and Whiskey BarBurnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLPBurns Memorial FundCalgary Board of EducationCalgary Catholic Immigration SocietyCalgary Catholic Teachers Charitable Assoc.Calgary Flames Limited PartnershipCalgary HeraldCalgary OperaCalgary Zoological Society Canada Safeway Limited (Garrison Gate) Canadian Olympic Committee Canadian Online Giving FoundationCardel Homes Inc.Carolyn and Bruce PattersonCarolyn HammettCatherine Ford

Our DonorsÇaVa Bien Hair Studio and Day Spa CBC Cenovus Employee FoundationCentre for Family LiteracyChris HampshireCIBC Private Investment CounselCindy NeufeldCity of CalgaryClare PludekCommittee of 10,000Cookies by GeorgeCountry Hills Golf ClubCREB Foundation Dan GoodDan McDonaldDanza Dance AcademyDave and Marilyn MartinDavid BusheikinDavid HarperDawn KellyDeborah WalchukDiane MannDiane RennieDietlinde WallDon and Audrey CameronDoris HermanDorothy RussellDunfield Family FundElbow Springs Golf Club Elegant Glass Nails Elisabeth WoolnerEllen DungenExcellence in Literacy FoundationFairfield Watson & Lewis Inc.Fairmont Banff Springs Golf ResortFCSS - City of CalgaryFine Line Organizing Inc.First Book Canada Folklore Publishing G. H. Friesen ExplorationFrontier CollegeGeorge and Sheila WatsonGerry MeekGood Shepherd SchoolGordon and Shirley GoodfellowGreat Events Rentals Inc.Green Drop Lawns Ltd.Greg MichaudHamilton + Partners Harold WyattHeather McDermidHeritage Chapter NSDARHilary MunroHolly MeyerHopewell ResidentialHumaira Kanwal

Image Artist and PhotographyIn Memory of James Palmer Irene NotermansIronwood Stage and Grill James Fehr Jamie GelfandJanet Horbacio PhotographyJanssen Inc.Jason GoGo Fine Art Jeanette NichollsJeff S. PetersonJenny Leigh SolomonJill SugarsJock OslerJoey BrunelJoey and Joan StedmanJohn McKerlieJoye HardmanJulie McFadyenK. Glenn McArterKelly Shields and Murray Amirault Kensington Clinic Kids Up Front FoundationKim ParkeKinderMorganKinette Club of CalgaryKinsmen Club of CalgaryKirk Miles Krista PooleLaura Mann BednarLaureen MacKenzie Laurie and Bob RobinsonLearning Disabilities Association of AlbertaLinda Johnson, MLA Calgary-GlenmoreLiteracy AlbertaLuke ReuterLululemon AthleticaLydia McDonaldLyndsay MannMalcolm and Theresa LyleMargaret E. SouthernMargaret Kemp Marguerite McVicorMarilyn SamuelsMartin DoyleMasuch Albert LLPMcCarthy Tetrault McLeod Law LLPMegan WilliamsMichael and Ann DyerMichael L. ZwiersMillar ForanMillennium Dental Douglas GlenMinerva Foundation Miriam Mitchell-BanksMount Royal UniversityMunira Jivraj

N. Murray Edwards Charitable FoundationNada JerkovicNancy MaguireNeil A. HuttonNeil StevensonNelson LussierNevin Thompson Nickle Family FoundationNicole MenardNorm HodginsNorth Cariboo AirNuSkinOld Dutch FoodsOptimal Pet FoodsOsteria de MediciParlee McLaws LLP Patty Benjamin Peace Hills InsurancePeter ThorpePeter Gzowski Foundation for LiteracyPirie FoundationPrairie Merchant CorporationPremier Alison RedfordPrime Minister Stephen HarperProsser Charitable FoundationPurdue PharmaQ’Max Solutions Inc. Rasma MuiznieksRBC FoundationRBC Royal BankRCAP Leasing Inc.Richard and Lois HaskayneRobert and Pamella SimpsonRodewalt CartoonsRotary Club of Calgary SouthRoy D. BoettgerRussell KaneSage BistroSAIT Polytechnic School of Hospitality & TourismSally O’RourkeSandy IrelandSean DunniganShan RobertsonShannon Kelly ArtSheila HomeniukShire Canada Inc.Shirley Turnbull Shirley ValentineSimple Square Productions Spolumbo’s Fine Foods & DeliSpruce Meadows Ltd.St. Paul’s Anglican Church

Starbucks Coffee CompanyStephen AmesStephen RabySteve and Jayne ClarkeSteven RempelStu ReidSunwest Aviation Ltd.Sybil PridmoreTalisman Energy Inc.TD Bank GroupTed CookeTelus Community FoundationTeresa Woo-Paw, MLA Calgary-Northern HillsTerry DorwardThe Arthur J.E. Child FoundationThe Calgary FoundationThe Living RoomTheatre Calgary

Our Donors

Thank you to all our Scotia Bank Marathon

runners and donors

Thank you to all our

donors who helped us move:

Prosser Charitable Foundation

Kinsmen Club of Calgary

Avison Young

Lyn Archdekin

Robert Simpson

The individuals and organizations listed here

provided cash and in-kind donations, grants and services to the CanLearn Society during the

fiscal year of 2013-2014.

Thanks to your support of Financial Assistance...

90 individuals and families were able to access our

services.

Thomas J. Ranaghan FoundationTom and Alison JacksonTom and Katherine PinderTrico Homes United Way of Calgary & AreaVan Ginkel Art GalleryVeroVeronne SmallwoodWalter ChaykaWearItWendy CameronWestern Management Consultants Willow Park Golf & Country ClubWordFestYMCA CalgaryYoung EnergyServe Inc.

Thank youDunfield Family for

your generosity and support!

This information has been summarized from the

2013-14 audited financial statement, for a complete copy please contact the

CanLearn Society.

Statement of Financial Position 2014 2013

ASSETS Adjusted for Heading changes

CurrentCash 0 6,055Accounts receivable 35,251 64,560Goods and Services tax recoverable 6,044 7,092Prepaid expenses 18,845 0Restricted cash 168,161 205,926

228,301 283,633Property and Equipment 60,298 68,848

Endowment Fund Investments 441,604 416,179

730,203 768,660LIABILITIES and NET ASSETSCurrent

Bank indebtedness 4,753 95,000Accounts payable and accruals 20,543 36,465Deferred contributions - externally restricted 168,161 222,406Deferred contributions- other 42,611 25,064

236,068 378,935

Unamortized Capital Contributions 33,393 44,848269,461 423,783

Net AssetsUnrestricted fund 19,138 -71,302Restricted fund 441,604 416,179

460,742 344,877

730,203 768,660

Statement of Revenues and ExpendituresREVENUES

Fees for service 497,966 681,640Family Literacy program 306,519 217,263Special projects 178,961 298,959Contributed goods and services 168,288 123,743Donations 84,971 145,180PGI golf tournament 82,418 82,340Investment income 32,581 34,392Capacity building 15,000 0Amortization of capital contributions 9,865 5,980Fundraising Events 9,143 107,423

1,385,712 1,696,920

EXPENSESSalaries and wages 738,429 1,012,546Sub-contracts 171,330 208,220Rental 93,064 83,584Projects 90,792 114,152Fundraising 64,819 84,721Office 49,994 81,860Amortization 22,256 12,354Interest and bank charges 15,845 19,134Travel 13,251 15,852Insurance 13,073 12,319Professional fees 12,290 8,963Advertising and promotion 7,070 17,520Board Expense 1,541 1,505Bad debts 1,518 70,889

1,295,272 1,743,619Deficiency of Revenues over Expenses 90,440 -46,699

CanLearn is

pleased to present our financials reflecting a position of strength

and stability, with a surplus to see us into

the future.

JanuaryFamily Literacy Day

Rick Green EventThank you to Rick and Ava for

a wonderful evening and your ongoing support.

MayRight to Read

14 Workshops delivered and 257 teachers benefited

from this training on early identification of reading

readiness.

SeptemberPeter Gzowski

Invitational (PGI)Raised over $54,000!

February

We celebrated our 35th

Birthday!Thank you for loving

CanLearn!

JuneSelf-Regulation

GroupThis group helps kids learn

skills to manage their emotions and leads to better success and life

in school.

December

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

We welcome our Board and celebrate our members.

NovemberFinancial Literacy

MonthDid you know? We work with

our partners at TD Bank to bring you Money Matters.

July

We moved to ournew location on

Macleod Trail.

March

16 Professional Development

Workshopswere held.

OctoberLearning Disabilities

(LD) and ADHD MonthWe are proud to say our Clinical

services helped 300+ clients better live with LD and/or

ADHD.

April

Volunteer Appreciation Month

Thank you to all our 120+ volunteers!

August

Camp CanLearn

10 campers with learning disabilities or ADHD

joined us.

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CanLearn 365

Generously supported by the Owerko Family Fund through the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, this unique on-line resource is designed to capture the latest and greatest information on ADHD for families everywhere.

100, 1117 Macleod Trail SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 2M8