Events
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Feb 25, 2020Calgary PD UpcomingHello, Calgary ATESL members!This past Tuesday, we started off our programming for 2020 with a very informative session on An Open Source Digital Literacy Curriculum for Low Literacy Newcomers. We want to thank Olivia Chen and Christine Do for presenting and to TIES for hosting. We also want to …
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Feb 25, 2020Literacy in the Classroom, Literacy in the Community: Integrating Four Strands in the Winter Shopping ProjectVal Baggaley and Emily Albertsen, ELL Instructors, Bow Valley College6:00 to 7:30 pmLocation: Bow Valley College, 345 6 Ave SE, North Campus N418
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Feb 22, 2020How to Teach Vocabulary and PronunciationFor the coming year, Central Alberta ATESL has joined forces with Adult Literacy at the Red Deer Public Library to bring a monthly series of exciting professional development workshops. The first of these is hosted by RDPL on Saturdya, February 22 from 9:00 a.m. to noon: How to Teach Vocabulary …
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Feb 08, 2020Education and Parenting: Intercultural Perspectives - NorQuest CollegeYou are invited to a workshop for teachers:Education and Parenting: Intercultural PerspectivesLearn more about your English Language Learner (ELL) students’ backgrounds and expectations around the experience of the classroom.Saturday, February 8, 20209:30 am – 12:30 pmNorQuest CollegeSinghmar Centre for Learning, Room 3-06210215 108 …
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Jan 31, 2020Introducing Diversity and Inclusion in the ESL classroom: Having Brave ConversationsATESL Edmonton Local MeetingFriday, January 31st, 2020Sacred Heart School - Meeting Room9624 108 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 1A4Agenda:4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, beverages, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Introducing Diversity and Inclusion in the ESL classroom: …
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Jan 21, 2020An Open Source Digital Literacy Curriculum for Low Literacy NewcomersHello and Happy New Year!The first PD session of 2020 will be held on Tuesday, January 21. Olivia Chen and Christine Do of TIES will present An Open Source Digital Literacy Curriculum for Low Literacy Newcomers. They will introduce a free online digital literacy resource for participants and …
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Dec 13, 2019Edmonton Annual Winter SocialCome join your fellow ESL professionals as we celebrate the end of the year with good company and conversation! Friday, December 13, 20195:00 - 7:00 pmState and Main Kitchen and Bar (Downtown)10065 Jasper Ave Private Fishbowl Room You are invited to socialize and network with your colleagues …
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Nov 29, 2019ATESL Edmonton November PDATESL Edmonton Local MeetingFriday, November 29th, 2019Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (at Eastwood School)12023 81 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 2S9Room 216Park on the south side of the building and enter only through the south (parking lot) doors. Agenda: 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, …
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Nov 22, 2019ATESL Calgary 2019 Winter SocialWe would like to invite you to the annual winter social. It will be held on Friday, November 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at State and Main Kitchen and Bar, #601, 8th Avenue SW.Appetizers will be served, compliments of ATESL.Members can order additional food and drinks on …
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Oct 18, 2019ATESL 2019 AGM- October 18th - 4:30PMThe ATESL Board would like to invite you to attend the 2019 ATESL Annual General Meeting on Friday, October 18th at 4:30pm, at the Westin Hotel in Calgary in the Mayfair Room.At the AGM the Board will report on its activities over the past year, the 2018 Audited Financial …
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Sep 28, 2019Dispelling Myths about Teaching Pronunciation and VocabularyDouble Feature: Dispelling Myths about Teaching Pronunciation and Vocabulary. Date: Saturday, September 28 9:30 am to 10:30 am (Workshop 1) 10:30 to 10:50 am (Break) 10:50 am to 12:00 pm (Workshop 2) Location: SAIT (Senator Burns Building, NK 109) Presenters: Dora DiLullo-Patten, ELL Lead Teacher, Chinook Learning Services, CBE …
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Sep 27, 2019ATESL Edmonton Local Meeting AGM and PresentationAgenda: 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, beverages, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners. 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - ATESL Edmonton AGM and Career Transition Programs in Edmonton by ATESL’s Advocacy CommitteeWelcome back ATESL members! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable break. Please join us to …
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Sep 07, 2019English is Crazy: A Lightning Talk AfternoonCA-ATESL is excited to announce the upcoming event, English is Crazy: A Lightning Talk Afternoon.When: Saturday, September 7 at 3:00. Location: Wild Horse Market Studio, 5005 50 Street, Red DeerThe “lightning talk”- also known as Pecha Kucha was developed in Tokyo by architects looking to keep presenters …
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Jun 28, 2019Southern Alberta End of Year BarbequeCome join your fellow ESL educators as we celebrate the end of the school year!!Date: Friday, June 28, 2019 Time: 6:00 – 9:00Location: 91 Canyon Blvd., West Lethbridge Families Welcome!!Come celebrate the end of the school year with your fellow ESL educators and their families. There will …
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Jun 11, 2019Reintroducing the fun in teaching English (under PBLA)Date: Tuesday, June 11 (Same workshop offered from 3:30 to 5:00 and again from 6:00 to 7:30 pm) Location: Central Calgary Public LibraryThe workshop will present classroom activities that reintroduce the "fun" of learning English in the PBLA context. The presenters will show real activities that focus on students' …
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May 27, 2019Creating a Positive Learning Environment – Approaches and Best PracticesCommunity of Practitioners Sharing SessionThe ESL profession is filled with talented, dedicated individuals who have developed pedagogical expertise by working with diverse second language learning populations. Previous community of practitioners sharing sessions have been very successful in providing a space for colleagues to share their best practices and discuss …
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May 25, 2019Edmonton Mini Conference - Teach and Inspire: Practice Generated KnowledgePresentations from this conference are available here.With ATESL’s 40th Anniversary conference being held in Calgary on October 18 & 19 this year, the Edmonton Chapter is excited to announce our own mini conference this spring. The mini conference will be held on Saturday, May 25th, with the theme …
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May 11, 2019Techniques for Literacy ClassesSchedule: Saturday, May 11 Location: CIES Welcome Centre 3820 – 32 Street N.E.Workshop Descriptions: Move it or Lose it Patricia Len, B.A. M.Ed., LINC Literacy Instructor & Team Lead Welcome Centre, C.I.E.S. and Donna Clarke, LINC Literacy Instructor and PBLA LeadIn this practical workshop, you will …
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Apr 26, 2019Teaching With Settlement in MindSacred Heart School9624 108 Avenue NW, EdmontonMeeting RoomAgenda:● 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, beverages, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners● 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Teaching with Settlement in MindHow can settlement and integration be facilitated in a holistically supported ESL literacy …
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Apr 09, 2019The Realities of Online TeachingThe realities of online teaching Presenters:Glen Cochrane, ELL Instructor, Bow Valley College Jody Gilbert, Program Coordinator, Bow Valley College Maureen Harron, ELL Instructor, Bow Valley College Nancy Robertson, Program Coordinator, Bow Valley CollegeDate: Tuesday, April 9th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Location: Bow Valley College N226 (Refreshments …
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