In Manitoba, PLAR is being successfully applied to benefit individuals and change how organizations serve a variety of learners. This section features stories of individuals who have benefited from PLAR and overviews of how organizations are applying PLAR.

Tom        Susan         Tyler         Erin         John         Nasir        Eric

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Brandon University          Urban Circle         University of Winnipeg

Susan / University of Winnipeg

An active Early Childhood Educator since 1980, Susan has translated her work experience into credits towards a Bachelor's degree at the University of Winnipeg. Susan has vast experience in child care - working as a supervisor and director of a variety of Day Care Centres, a part-time instructor at a college program in Early Childhood Education, and as a day care coordinator for the provincial Child Daycare Office. As well, Susan has presented several workshops at the Annual Manitoba Child Care Association Conference.

Through PLAR, she has received three course credits - Observation and Evaluation Techniques, Parents, Family and Professionals, and Interpersonal Communication and is continuing towards her goal of a B.A., major in Developmental Studies.