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Feb. 9, 2022February 25: My Canadian English: Making reading instruction and basic information accessible through YouTubeDo you wonder why it can be so hard to learn to read and spell in English? Come find out what I’ve been studying about reading instruction for English language learners, especially in the context of LINC, PBLA, and task-based learning/assessment. Learn about the science of reading, phonemic awareness, letter-sound …
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Jan. 20, 2022January 28 - Designing Pre-Task Grammar Activities: Moving Beyond the TraditionalJanuary 28, 2022 PD 5:00 - 6:00 MST | Online EventDr. Leila Ranta and Dr. Majid NikoueeIt is now well accepted that grammar instruction has an important role to play inESL instruction, even when a task-based approach is used. The question that arisesis what kind of …
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Jan. 7, 2022January 20 - Let’s Talk About Indigenous Content in the Literacy ClassroomATESL Advocacy and TIES Literacy Centre of Expertise would like you to join us on Thursday, January 20th at 4PM (MST) to talk about indigenous content in the literacy classroom. Suzanne Clavelle, author of Indigenous Voices in the Classroom, will give a short presentation and facilitate a discussion on how …
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Dec. 21, 2021January 12 - Let's Walk-through the ATESL Best Practices for Adult EAL and LINC Programming in AlbertaPresentation Date: January 12, 2022 @6pm - via Zoom.Description:What's new in 2022? Join me as we walk through the newly revised ATESL Best Practices. Let's explore the best practice statements, vignettes, references, PD resources and classroom resources. Whether you are an administrator, an instructor/facilitator, or a …
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Dec. 13, 2021January 20 - Informing and Improving Instructional Practice Using the ATESL Best PracticesDear ATESL members,Please join the Southern Alberta Local as we welcome Herly Cervera to speak on Informing and Improving Instructional Practice Using the ATESL Best Practices. This free virtual PD gathering is taking place on January 20th from 7:00PM-8:O0PM, and is open to ATESL members across the …
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Dec. 4, 2021December 17: ATESL Best Practices Website Workshop - Focus on Indigenization and Anti-RacismThe ATESL Best Practices website workshop will showcase the website and focuses on the sections on Indigenization and Anti-Racism. It further explores best practice statements, vignettes, references and PD resources, classroom and community resources with a walk-through of the document through the web. Herly Cervera works as a project consultant/writer …
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Nov. 16, 2021November 26 - Leadership in Language LearningIn the TESL field, there are stories of language teachers turned leaders who come into these new roles without prior leadership knowledge or training. To address this issue, a framework conceptualized for EAL leadership, unique to it and rooted within the core values of language education and educators is explored …
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Nov. 16, 2021November 18: Let's talk about: The Language Experience ApproachThursday, November 18 4PM MST ATESL Advocacy, and TIES - Let’s Talk About Literacy is thrilled to have Andrea Echelberger as our conversation facilitator of the month. Andrea Echelberger is the current president of LESLLA and, as the video demonstrates, an excellent practitioner in the Language Experience Approach. Learn about …
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Sept. 13, 2021September 21 - Introducing a Suite of Inclusive and Antiracist Writing GuidesThe ATESL Calgary Local would like to invite you to our September PD session. It will be hosted via Zoom on Tuesday, September 21 at 5:00 pm. For the first hour, which is open to all ATESL members, Julia Lane (Writing Services Coordinator) and Emily Lam (Writing and Learning …
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Aug. 9, 2021August 19th - Let's Talk About Digital Literacy SkillsPlease join us on August 19th at 4 PM (MST) to talk about digitalliteracy skills for beginning learners.● What can we realistically expect?● What does ESL for ALL suggest as “Emerging”, “Building”and “Expanding” approaches and supports?● How do we support our students in an online …
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July 6, 2021July 15- Let's Talk About Free ReadingLet's talk about: Free Reading Thursday, July 15 4PM The ATESL Advocacy committee in conjunction with the TIES Literacy Centre of Expertise is inviting you to join it's third Literacy session on Thursday, July 15 at 4:00PM to talk about the benefits of free reading in the ESL literacy classroom. …
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June 15, 2021June 25: Edmonton Summer Social and Spatial Chat Technology ExplorationAgenda:4:50 PM - Tutela.ca link opens5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Presentation begins in Tutela but moves to Spatial Chat at 5:20Edmonton Summer Social and Spatial Chat Technology ExplorationDaniel Green and Fiza AbedinWe are happy to announce the ATESL Edmonton Summer Social! We would like …
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June 4, 2021June 22 - ATESL EAL/ESL GSAPlease join us on the fourth Tuesday of every month for community building, resource sharing, and a chance to discuss tools, tips, and strategies for making our classrooms and educational institutions safer and more inclusive. All sessions start at 7pm. Please email gsa@atesl.ca for the meeting links or for more …
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June 2, 2021June 22 : Responding to the Challenges of Multi-Mode Delivery for Literacy Learners: Student Engagement In-Class, Online and Hybrid4:00 to 5:00 pm Responding to the Challenges of Multi-Mode Delivery for Literacy LearnersStudent Engagement In-Class, Online and HybridPresenters: Donna Clarke and Jeremy Wilson (TIES) In the last 14 months, learners and instructors have responded to an ever-changing landscape of ESL facilitation with courage and determination. Donna …
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June 2, 2021June 18 - Avenue for Online Learning Part 2Friday, June 18 - 2:00 - 4:00 PMPresenter: Kevin Simpson (Maple Leaf Academy)In the April session, Kevin gave an overview of the learning platform and highlighted some of the key features. In response to the attendee's request and feedback, Kevin will facilitate a hands-on follow-up session focusing on: …
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June 1, 2021June 17- Let's Talk About Literacy - PhonicsThe ATESL Advocacy Committee and TIES Literacy Centre Of Expertise are partnering again this month for another wonderful online session. Please join us for our monthly sharing circle on June 17th at 4 PM (MST). Donna Clarke, the Literacy Centre of Expertise Lead, will kick off the conversation with a …
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May 11, 2021June 1 - Covid Delivery Mode Discussion PanelThe ATESL Calgary Local will be hosting its next PD session on Tuesday, June 1, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. As many institutions are preparing for a potential shift in the way they deliver their ELL programs, we will be holding a Covid Delivery Mode Discussion Panel so that …
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May 7, 2021May 28 - Are Online Grammar Materials Any Good?ATESL Edmonton Local MeetingFriday, May 28th, 2021@ 5:00 PM MSTHosted on tutela.caAre Online Grammar Materials Any Good?Dr. Leila Ranta and Her StudentsAgenda:4:50 PM - Tutela.ca link opens5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Presentation begins with Dr. Leila Ranta and her studentsAre …
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April 21, 2021May 6 - Stress Reduction for ESL TeachersOur next Calgary Local PD session will be held on Thursday, May 6th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. CHMA Mental Health Awareness week is happening on May 3 to 9, 2021 (for more information https://mentalhealthweek.ca/ ). As such, we have invited John Wang, mental health counsellor from The Immigrant Education …
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April 8, 2021April 30 - Learning Difficulty and Learning DisabilityLearning Difficulty and Learning DisabilityWith Xun (John) WangAgenda:4:50 PM - Tutela.ca link opens5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learning Difficulty and Learning DisabilityThe session will cover the following:Understand and Identify Major Types of Learning Disabilities and DifficultiesRecognize the Early Signs and Symptoms of Learning …