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Feb. 28, 2020March 11 - ATESL Advocacy Tutela WorkshopPlease join us for a 90 minute online webinar on March 11 at 6:30 pm Mountain Standard time for a presentation on diversity and inclusion in the ESL classroom. We will look at some ways ESL professionals create inclusive spaces, and investigate how we can begin conversations and create a …
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Feb. 28, 2020Postponed: March 14 - Diversity and Inclusion in the ESL ClassroomPlease note that this PD Session has been postponed. We will notify members when it has been rescheduled. Central Alberta ATESL is proud to host Alex Marshall from NorQuest College on Saturday, March 14 from 9:00-12:00.Maple Room, CARE. Main floor, 5000 Gaetz ave, Red Deer.The presentation will take …
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Feb. 11, 2020February 28- Using High and Low Tech Feedback to Enhance LearningNorquest College 10215 108 Street NW, Edmonton, ABInnovation Studio - CELT 5th Floor, 5-204D Agenda: 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, beverages, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Using High and Low Tech Feedback to Enhance Learning by Evelyn Neame and Priscila Magaldi Netto …
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Jan. 22, 2020Upcoming Calgary PDHello, 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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Jan. 16, 2020February 22 - How 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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Jan. 10, 2020January 31 - Edmonton Local MeetingATESL 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. 7, 2020January 21 - 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. 5, 2019Webinars re: Temporary Foreign Workers and Permanent Residence - December 10, 12, 17 & 18Rural Routes is hosting Webinars regarding the following:Temporary Foreign Workers & the Basics of PR ProgramsThis webinar will cover TFW program basics, TFW rights and where they can get help, and an overview of the most common Permanent Residence immigration programs. There will be time for questions. December …
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Dec. 3, 2019Edmonton Annual Winter Social - December 13Friday, December 13, 20195:00 - 7:00 pmState and Main Kitchen and Bar (Downtown)10065 Jasper Ave Private Fishbowl Room Come join your fellow ESL professionals as we celebrate the end of the year with good company and conversation!You are invited to socialize and network with your colleagues …
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Nov. 7, 2019Edmonton PD Session - November 29ATESL 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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Oct. 25, 2019Calgary 2019 Winter Social - November 22We 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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Sept. 17, 2019ATESL Edmonton Local Meeting AGM and Presentation -September 27Friday, September 27th, 2019Sacred Heart School (9624 108 Ave NW)Meeting RoomAgenda: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! …
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June 18, 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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June 6, 2019September 7 - English is Crazy: A Lightning Talk AfternoonCentral Alberta-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 …
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June 4, 2019Conference Registration Now Open!The ATESL 2019 conference registration is now open! Early bird deadline is September 16th. Spread the word. https://www.atesl.ca/conference/registration/
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May 17, 2019June 11 -Reintroducing the fun in teaching English (under PBLA)Reintroducing the fun in teaching English (under PBLA), will be held on Tuesday, June 11th. In order to accommodate the various teaching schedules, the same workshop will be offered at two different times: 3:30 to 5:00 pm and again from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Location: Central Calgary …
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May 8, 2019Creating a Positive Learning Environment – Approaches and Best PracticesCreating 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 …
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April 18, 2019ATESL Edmonton - Friday, April 26Sacred 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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April 18, 2019Techniques for Literacy Classes - Saturday, May 11Schedule: Saturday, May 11 Location: CIES Welcome Centre 3820 – 32 Street N.E. Workshop Descriptions:Move it or Lose itPatricia Len, B.A. M.Ed., LINC Literacy Instructor & Team Lead Welcome Centre, C.I.E.S. and Donna Clarke, LINC Literacy Instructor and PBLA Lead In this practical workshop, you will participate in …
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April 10, 2019Edmonton Mini Conference - Teach and Inspire: Practice Generated KnowledgeWith 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 being Teach and Inspire: Practice Generated Knowledge …