About ATESL
About Us
The Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL) is a professional organization that promotes the highest standards of teaching and English language program provision for all learners in Alberta whose first language is other than English.
We do this by:
- encouraging and providing professional development opportunities that are consistent with generally accepted principles of adult learning and with currently understood principles of second language learning and teaching
- liaising with other organizations, local, provincial, national, and international, engaged in education
- creating awareness about immigration, settlement of immigrants, and English language learning by communicating with government, business, and the general public
- encouraging awareness of issues of accountability and program standards by communicating with English language program providers and learners
- encouraging the highest standards of teacher preparation and performance by administering an ESL teacher accreditation process
- working collaboratively with government to develop policies and procedures which govern the provision of English language programs and related services for immigrants to Canada
- encouraging and supporting the participation of learners in the decision-making processes that determine their educational choices
Inside About ATESL
- Ethical Guidelines : ATESL recommends these standards of ethical conduct for ESL practitioners.
- Policies : Here are the policies that govern ATESLs activities.
- Privacy Policy : It is the policy of ATESL to control the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in accordance with all requirements set out in the Privacy Act.
- By-laws : These Bylaws of the Association of Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL) is available as a pdf document and form the legal governance of the Association.
- Best Practices : These are based on a collaboratively developed set of Best Practice Guidelines.
- ATESL Board : Here is the ATESL executive board members.
- Committees : Here are the ATESL committees and the membership representatives.
- Contact Us : Here are some options that are available for contacting us at ATESL.