This project began when Lucy Westaway, then AWAL Project Administrator, made the observation that what was needed was “AWAL in a box.” In the months that followed, numerous AWAL facilitators and Advisory Committee members gave generously of their time to read and contribute to drafts of this Guide, making that idea a reality. In addition, this Guide would not be possible without the suggestions and feedback offered by every educator across the country who has participated in an AWAL Workshop. Particular thanks go to Karen Fetterley (Alberta Learning), Lois Morin (Manitoba Advanced Education and Training), Diane O’Connor (Kennebecasis Valley High School, NB), Tannis Ortynsky (Crocus Plains Secondary School, Manitoba), and Janice Render (NWT Education, Culture and Employment). Lastly, thanks also go to Debra Mair and Julia Fuchs of Human Resources Partnerships, HRDC, for respectively providing the resources to begin, and then supporting this project through to completion.
Written by Wendy Magahay, National AWAL Project Manager
Revised (2006) by Wendy Magahay, National AWAL Project Manager
Translation by Rodrigue A. Lemay, French/English Translation Service, Vancouver, BC
Cover design by Hallographix, formatting by Bev Lytton
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