TESL Ontario, established in 1972, is a non-profit organization serving the needs of teachers of English as a Second Language and English Literacy Development. In its commitment to professional development and advocacy, TESL Ontario addresses the range of competencies, experiences, and issues which influence the success of immigrants, refugees, visa students, and others who are learning English.
Spring is here finally. It is time to shake off those winter doldrums and renew and refresh. Your local TESL Ontario Affiliate is planning a spring event where you can renew your professional connections while refreshing your classroom toolbox. Click on the event calendar on this page to learn about professional development opportunities in your area.
Date: June 7, 2013
Time: 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Location: FCJ Refugee Centre 208 Oakwood Avenue, Toronto
The trainings are for English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers and support staff, to better equip them to respond to issues related to immigration and human rights, including the refugee process. As a result, migrant populations studying English will gain greater access to legal information and resources as they navigate Canadian systems. Click here for flyer.
Researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Calgary are investigating the use of task-based language teaching activities in English for Academic Purposes and English as an Additional Language classrooms in Canada. You are invited to participate in this study by completing a short online questionnaire. Click here to find out more and access the link.
TESL Ontario members are key participants in research. The Research Committee reviews all research proposals requesting the participation of association members. Read about the studies and the findings you helped build.
PTCT enables instructors to specialize in content areas such as advanced grammar, Canadian Language Benchmarks, materials development, ESL literacy, higher level language training, language for the workplace, pronunciation, and use of technology in teaching and learning.
CCLB is inviting applications to fill vacancies on its pan-Canadian Board of Directors.
Appointments to the CCLB Board are made by the Board on recommendations from the Nominating and Board Evaluation Committee using a transparent set of criteria. The term for all positions is three years, starting in June 2013, renewable once. The Board meets four times a year. All CCLB Board members participate on their own behalf and not on behalf of their employer or any organization.
The Working Group for Membership would like to invite you to become a member of the Canadian Association of Language Assessment/L’association canadienne pour l’évaluation des langues (CALA/ACEL).
CALA/ACEL is a professional and academic association dealing with language assessment issues (of any language) within the Canadian context. The association is affiliated with the International Language Testing Association (ILTA).
Spring is here finally. It is time to shake off those winter doldrums and renew and refresh. Your local TESL Ontario Affiliate is planning a spring event where you can renew your professional connections while refreshing your classroom toolbox. Click on the event calendar on this page to learn about professional development opportunities in your area.
