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SUMMARY:ATEAL Edmonton Symposium
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/ateal-edmonton-symposium/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="lin78"></p><p data-block-key="8a89k"></p><e
 mbed embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="462" alt="Creating ripples"/
 ><p data-block-key="be25u"><b>Symposium Date:</b> Friday\, May 22\, 2026</
 p><p data-block-key="3d97e"><b>Location:</b> University of Alberta\, Edmon
 ton</p><p data-block-key="60gtf">Our field is navigating a time of complex
  change. Across Alberta and beyond\, many colleagues are facing job insecu
 rity or have lost positions as programs close. Immigration policies contin
 ue to shift.</p><p data-block-key="fkk3p">Support for EDI initiatives is b
 eing challenged. Globally\, the geopolitical landscape feels unstable and 
 uncertain. In an industry already sensitive to political and economic shif
 ts\, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed — even powerless. And yet\, many
  of us remain deeply committed to our students and our profession.</p><p d
 ata-block-key="ndud">This year\, we are drawing inspiration from something
  simple: …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/ateal-edmonton-symposium/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATEAL Calgary Symposium
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/ateal-calgary-symposium/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="wnd8o"></p><p data-block-key="7fafr"></p><e
 mbed embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="464" alt="YYC Symposium Logo
 "/><p data-block-key="dnlm7"><b>Symposium Date: Saturday\, May 2\, 2026</b
 ></p><p data-block-key="1rspf"><b>Location: SAIT (1301 16 th Ave NW\, Calg
 ary\, AB)</b></p><p data-block-key="17mgi">The Calgary Co-chairs are excit
 ed to invite ATEAL members\, EAL community members\, and service providers
  to submit proposals to present at our May 2\, 2026 symposium\, <b><i>Flou
 rish: Wellness in EAL.</i></b></p><p data-block-key="f6nud"><a linktype="p
 age" id="3660"><b><i>Registration</i></b></a><b><i> is now open! </i></b><
 /p><p data-block-key="c8mql">The past couple of years have been challengin
 g for both students and instructors in the EAL field.</p><p data-block-key
 ="8umcc">This year’s symposium will bring together people from across ou
 r community to share ideas and practical strategies that enhance student a
 nd instructor wellness.</p><p data-block-key="4nob9">We are looking for pr
 esentations that highlight effective practices\, new research\, …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/ateal-calgary-symposium/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About  Supporting Writing Development in Literacy Cla
 ssrooms
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-supporting-writ
 ing-development-in-literacy-classrooms/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="9gnxh"></p><embed embedtype="image" format=
 "fullwidth" id="472" alt="Apr1626TIES"/><p data-block-key="k7u3"></p><p da
 ta-block-key="8a89k">Please join us and guest host Mariam Rezkalla from <i
 >Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network </i>on <b>Thursday\, April 16th</
 b>\, at 4PM (MST) for an engaging\, practical session that explores how ad
 ult ESL literacy learners develop writing skills\, from early copying to m
 ore independent writing. This session highlights key stages of writing dev
 elopment across CLB 1–4 and shares classroom approaches that build confi
 dence and support learner program through meaningful\, real-life tasks.</p
 ><p data-block-key="ajn6f">  </p><p data-block-key="19ltt"><b>Participants
  will:</b></p><ul><li data-block-key="179ib">Identify common challenges li
 teracy learners face when developing writing skills. </li><li data-block-k
 ey="e0i6g">Explore the stages of writing development from early copying to
  greater independence.</li><li data-block-key="aloqn">Learn practical stra
 tegies to support …</li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-supporting-writ
 ing-development-in-literacy-classrooms/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Developing Intercultural Competence through Narrative Métissage -
  Info Session
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/developing-intercultural-compet
 ence-through-narrative-m%C3%A9tissage-info-session/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="qx93l"></p><embed embedtype="image" format=
 "fullwidth" id="466" alt="Page1StoriesWeCarry"/><p data-block-key="cdgf4">
 </p><p data-block-key="4503i">The project team for ATEAL&#x27\;s new resou
 rce: <a href="https://www.ateal.ca/resources/developing-intercultural-comp
 etence-through-narrative-metissage/">Developing Intercultural Competence t
 hrough Narrative Métissage</a> invites you to join us online on <b>Tuesd
 ay\, April 14th from 4 - 5PM MST</b> for an information session about this
  important resource. <br/></p><p data-block-key="9fvfu">The one hour sess
 ion will provide an overview of what the resource can offer you\, your tea
 m\, and your learners. <br/></p><p data-block-key="arcjp">Amy Abe - Resou
 rce Developer\, and Judy Sillito - Workshop Facilitator will be hosting th
 is session.<br/></p><p data-block-key="8om3o">Attendees are asked to revie
 w the resource webpage and watch the mini documentary prior to the session
 . The hosts will be providing an interactive scavenger hunt\, and all …<
 /p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/developing-intercultural-compet
 ence-through-narrative-m%C3%A9tissage-info-session/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Draw-and-Speak: Using Visual and Multilingual Storytelling in the 
 Classroom
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/draw-and-speak-using-visual-and
 -multilingual-storytelling-in-the-classroom/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="r86ys"><b>Date and Time:</b> March 31st\, 2
 026\, 4:00–5:00 PM MST</p><p data-block-key="divc7"><b>Description:</b> 
 This session explores Draw-and-Speak as a classroom technique that combine
 s visual storytelling with language development. It considers how drawing 
 can support learner expression and ease speaking pressure while offering p
 ractical ideas for using this approach to encourage communication and conn
 ection in the classroom.</p><p data-block-key="87fg8"><b>Bio:</b> Pamela h
 as a B.A. in English and a Master&#x27\;s in TESL from the University of A
 lberta. She has served on the Board since 2024 as the Edmonton Local Co-Ch
 air.</p><p data-block-key="1p0n0">Since then\, she has worked for numerous
  schools and organizations\, including CCI-LEX\, Solomon College\, NorQues
 t College\, the …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/draw-and-speak-using-visual-and
 -multilingual-storytelling-in-the-classroom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About  Empowering Adult Newcomers Through Phonics: Th
 e  NorQuest LINC Phonics Curriculum
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-empowering-adul
 t-newcomers-through-phonics-the-norquest-linc-phonics-curriculum/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="lfms1">Please join us and guest host Leah S
 allis on <b>Thursday\, March 19th at 4PM (MST)</b> for an engaging session
  that highlights the design and purpose of NorQuest College’s LINC Phoni
 cs Curriculum—a practical\, learner-centered approach created specifical
 ly for adult newcomers developing foundational reading skills.  </p><p dat
 a-block-key="11nn2"><b>Participants will: </b></p><p data-block-key="580hh
 ">• Gain a comprehensive understanding of how the NorQuest LINC phonics 
 curriculum supports adult newcomers in becoming capable readers. </p><p da
 ta-block-key="a5bp4">• Explore the structure and components of the curri
 culum </p><p data-block-key="7grop">• See examples of classroom activiti
 es that boost decoding skills\, promote student engagement\, and align wit
 h ESL for ALL outcomes.  </p><p data-block-key="99m5"><b>Discussion Questi
 ons</b> </p><p data-block-key="c2mpl">1. How can phonics …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-empowering-adul
 t-newcomers-through-phonics-the-norquest-linc-phonics-curriculum/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Microaggressions (from an anti-racist lens)
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/microaggressions-from-an-anti-r
 acist-lens/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="6a35b"><b>5:30 to 6:30 PM MST</b></p><p dat
 a-block-key="6ljpu"><b>Presentation Description:</b></p><p data-block-key=
 "e4531">Participants in this session will learn what microaggressions are\
 , how they manifest\, and the historical and systemic contexts that shape 
 them. They will explore different types of microaggressions\, their psycho
 logical and physical impacts\, and how they affect individuals and learnin
 g environments. Through stories\, examples\, and practical frameworks\, pa
 rticipants will build skills to recognize\, interrupt\, and respond to mic
 roaggressions as recipients\, sources\, or bystanders. The session also em
 phasizes microaffirmations as a powerful tool to foster belonging\, trust\
 , and inclusion. Ultimately\, attendees will gain actionable strategies to
  support anti‑racist practice and create more equitable environments.</p
 ><p data-block-key="6gbf4"><b> …</b></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/microaggressions-from-an-anti-r
 acist-lens/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Making Speaking II (S II) Tasks Achievable: Scaffolding Strategies
  for Online CLB 4 Teachers
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/making-speaking-ii-s-ii-tasks-a
 chievable-scaffolding-strategies-for-online-clb-4-teachers/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="qgf64">4:00-5:00 pm<br/> Online - Tutela</p
 ><p data-block-key="9lb2k"><b>Workshop Description:</b></p><p data-block-k
 ey="7cs1f">This workshop focuses on providing scaffolding strategies to CL
 B 4 teachers on teaching Speaking II tasks in an online environment. It ex
 plores specifically what to teach and how to skill-build using online clas
 sroom activities on Avenue to help students succeed in a S II assessment t
 ask.</p><p data-block-key="8h3hk"><b>Presenter Bios:</b></p><p data-block-
 key="7d951">Jessica Cheong has been teaching in the LINC program since 201
 4\, working with learners across CLB levels 1 to 6. In addition to her tea
 ching experience\, she has served in various roles at ASSIST\, including P
 rogram Coordinator and Digital Navigator. She currently teaches CLB 4 …<
 /p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/making-speaking-ii-s-ii-tasks-a
 chievable-scaffolding-strategies-for-online-clb-4-teachers/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Empowering Learners Through Literature Circles: From Reading to Co
 nversation (Practical Strategies for CLB 4+)
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/empowering-learners-through-lit
 erature-circles/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="xdy8f">10:30 AM to 12:00 PM (90 Minutes)</p
 ><p data-block-key="55rqt">Join us for an excellent Saturday morning PD se
 ssion!</p><p data-block-key="f1ujs"><b>Brief Description of the Presentati
 on</b><br/>This interactive workshop explores how literature circles can b
 e adapted for CLB 4+ learners to foster reading\, speaking\, and critical 
 thinking skills. Participants will experience a mini literature circle\, l
 earn facilitation techniques to support diverse learners\, and discuss ass
 essment approaches aligned with PBLA. The session highlights practical way
 s to modify roles\, scaffold language\, and manage group dynamics effectiv
 ely. Drawing from real classroom examples\, Paola will share adaptable tem
 plates\, reflection tools\, and time-saving strategies to help instructors
  confidently integrate literature …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/empowering-learners-through-lit
 erature-circles/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Designing Inclusive Digital Content for Low-Level ESL Learners
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/designing-inclusive-digital-con
 tent-for-low-level-esl-learners/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="1ubf9"><b>Online via Google Meet</b></p><p 
 data-block-key="7f28f"><b>5:30 PM</b></p><p data-block-key="9r820"><b>Pres
 enters:</b> <b>Nura Mohamed and Doug Vantour</b></p><p data-block-key="4hr
 8e">This presentation explores practical strategies for designing inclusiv
 e digital content for<br/>low-level ESL learners (&amp\;lt\; CLB 4 or foun
 dational level ESL). Participants will examine<br/>common barriers faced b
 y beginner learners in digital environments\, including language<br/>overl
 oad\, limited digital literacy\, and cultural assumptions.<br/>We will dis
 cuss multimodal learning\, Universal Design for Learning (UDL)\, and<br/>a
 ccessibility during the session and provide concrete design techniques tha
 t improve<br/>comprehension\, engagement\, and learner confidence. Attende
 es will leave with a<br/>practical design checklist and actionable tools t
 o create clearer\, more accessible\, and<br/>more …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/designing-inclusive-digital-con
 tent-for-low-level-esl-learners/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Creating Lexical Notebooks with a Psycholinguistic Approach
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/creating-lexical-notebooks-with
 -a-psycholinguistic-approach/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="smlgx"><b>Monday\, January 26</b> - <b>4:00
  - 5:00 PM MST</b></p><p data-block-key="colh0"><b>Description:</b></p><p 
 data-block-key="bqo5l">In this session\, participants will explore ways to
  record vocabulary using a Lexical Journal informed by the lexical approac
 h and psycholinguistic principles to promote learner autonomy. Although th
 e value of lexical notebooks has long been recognised\, they remain underu
 sed\, and many learners still record vocabulary ineffectively. The session
  presents a modified notebook that reflects how language is organised in t
 he mind through association\, analysis\, and emotional engagement. Activit
 ies such as mind maps\, Frayer models\, collocation work\, word formation\
 , and synonym/antonym tasks support long-term retention. Participants will
  learn practical strategies to …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/creating-lexical-notebooks-with
 -a-psycholinguistic-approach/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About What Comes Before Comprehension?
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-what-comes-befo
 re-comprehension/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="q0rly"></p><embed embedtype="image" format=
 "fullwidth" id="461" alt="BeforeComprehension"/><p data-block-key="6t0ff">
   </p><p data-block-key="b53qr"><b>Scaffolding Listening Skills for Litera
 cy Learners</b></p><p data-block-key="7sas7">  </p><p data-block-key="849i
 u">Please join us and guest host Bahareh Karkheiran Khouzani on <b>Thursda
 y\, December 18th at 4PM</b> (MST). </p><p data-block-key="6tplj">Bahareh 
 will introduce a process-oriented approach to listening instruction for ad
 ult literacy learners in Stage 1 LINC (CLB 1–2). Drawing on classroom ex
 perience and a capping project\, she will show how scaffolded\, repetitive
  tasks build confidence\, comprehension\, and foundational skills for lear
 ners with limited formal education. The session focuses on adapting phonic
 s stories and levelled texts into structured listening activities that dev
 elop skills like sound discrimination\, word segmentation\, and matching a
 udio to visuals. Instructors will gain …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-what-comes-befo
 re-comprehension/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Empowering Learners Through Literature Circles: From Reading to Co
 nversation (Practical Strategies for CLB 4+)
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251204
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/empowering-learners-through-lit
 erature-circles-from-reading-to-conversation-practical-strategies-for-clb-
 4/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="rnt0a"><b>4:00 - 5:00 PM MST</b></p><p data
 -block-key="dvutn"><b>Description:</b><br/>This interactive workshop explo
 res how literature circles can be adapted for CLB 4+ learners to foster re
 ading\, speaking\, and critical thinking skills. Participants will experie
 nce a mini literature circle\, learn facilitation techniques to support di
 verse learners\, and discuss assessment approaches aligned with PBLA. The 
 session highlights practical ways to modify roles\, scaffold language\, an
 d manage group dynamics effectively. Drawing from real classroom examples\
 , Paola will share adaptable templates\, reflection tools\, and time-savin
 g strategies to help instructors confidently integrate literature circles 
 into their LINC and ESL programs.<br/></p><p data-block-key="7607o"><b>Bio
 :</b></p><p data-block-key="7upnq">Paola Leporoni has been teaching Englis
 h for …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/empowering-learners-through-lit
 erature-circles-from-reading-to-conversation-practical-strategies-for-clb-
 4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Building Critical Thinking Skills in English Language Learners
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/building-critical-thinking-skil
 ls-in-english-language-learners/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="44jpe"><b>Thursday\, November 20<br/>4:30 t
 o 6:00 PM<br/></b>Hosted on the ATESL Edmonton Tutela Page </p><p data-blo
 ck-key="9cu90"><b><br/>Presenter - Lia Dela Cruz</b></p><p data-block-key=
 "2ai2m">Developing critical thinking skills helps English language learner
 s enhance their communication. Through intentional critical thinking tasks
 \, instructors can help learners\, expand their vocabulary\, strengthen th
 eir accuracy and fluency and use language for different purposes in a vari
 ety of contexts. During this interactive workshop\, participants will expl
 ore what critical thinking is\, strategies and tips for helping learners d
 evelop these skills\, as well as practical communicative activities that c
 an foster valuable critical thinking skills.</p><p data-block-key="7ukve">
 <b>Rosalia Dela Cruz</b> has been an EAL practitioner in …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/building-critical-thinking-skil
 ls-in-english-language-learners/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About Learner Investment in Language Learning
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-learner-investm
 ent-in-language-learning/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="3fxq4"></p><embed embedtype="image" format=
 "fullwidth" id="459" alt="LearnerInvestmentNov25"/><p data-block-key="7q3e
 v"></p><p data-block-key="35r9q">Please join us and guest host Heather Imo
 rde on Thursday\, November 20th at 4PM (MST).</p><p data-block-key="dh259"
 >What if learning English isn’t just about language skills\, but about w
 ho learners are becoming through that process?</p><p data-block-key="7m453
 ">In this session\, Heather Imorde will explore the concept of learner inv
 estment and how students’ learning is shaped by their identities\, sense
  of belonging\, and the value they derive from classroom interactions. She
  will share the theoretical background behind investment theory and connec
 t it to practical classroom examples that show how teachers can create spa
 ces where learners feel recognized and empowered.</p><p data-block-key="9u
 rnk"><b>Discussion Questions: </b></p><ol><li data-block-key="cj30s">How d
 o you incorporate …</li></ol>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-learner-investm
 ent-in-language-learning/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About Giving Directions
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-giving-directio
 ns/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="0bt8z">Please join us and guest host Shanno
 n McGillivray on <b>Thursday\, October 16th</b>  <b>at 4PM</b> (MST). </p>
 <p data-block-key="3f26j">In this session\, Shannon McGillivray from Regin
 a Open Door Society will share practical\, hands-on activities for the the
 me &quot\;Giving Directions in my Community.&quot\; Everyday objects such 
 as masking tape\, cereal boxes\, and toy cars can be used to create an imm
 ersive experience where students get real-time feedback. We will also cons
 ider how to prepare students to deal with the unpredictable\, &quot\;messy
 &quot\; nature of real-life interactions in the real world.</p><p data-blo
 ck-key="a8t4q"><b>Discussion Questions:</b></p><ul><li data-block-key="b5p
 96">In the age of GPS\, is it still important to teach this topic?</li><li
  data-block-key="da58d"> …</li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-giving-directio
 ns/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Calgary Fall Social
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-calgary-fall-social/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="xvs8s">Come join the Calgary Local at the K
 ensington Pub for our Fall Social! </p><p data-block-key="d7mno">Mingle\,
  unwind\, and share what sorts of sessions you&#x27\;d like to see this ye
 ar over appetizers. </p><p data-block-key="apjre">Saturday\, October 4th\
 , 2025<br/>3 to 5pm<br/>Kensington Pub<br/><a href="https://www.kensington
 pub.com/">https://www.kensingtonpub.com/</a><br/>207 10A Street N.W.<br/>C
 algary\, Alberta</p><p data-block-key="9snq5">Please RSVP by Monday\, Sept
 ember 29th: <a href="https://forms.gle/1QZj6LRB1ntpHQRn6">https://forms.g
 le/1QZj6LRB1ntpHQRn6</a><a href="https://forms.gle/1QZj6LRB1ntpHQRn6"> </
 a> </p><p data-block-key="fdlmj">If you have any questions email <a href="
 mailto:calgary@atesl.ca">The Calgary Local</a> </p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-calgary-fall-social/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Exploring Task Features to Power Up Oral Production
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/exploring-task-features-to-powe
 r-up-oral-production/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="xtvwk"> <b>5:00 PM (60 minutes)</b></p><p d
 ata-block-key="am49g">Join us on Tutela ATESL - Edmonton Chapter Group</p>
 <p data-block-key="41pld">This workshop looks at how task features like pr
 e-task and online planning can influence learners’ speaking performance\
 , with a focus on accuracy\, fluency\, and complexity. Drawing on recent r
 esearch\, it connects theory to real classroom practice and shares strateg
 ies that work. Participants will come away with a solid understanding of k
 ey TBLT concepts\, insights into how task design shapes oral production\, 
 and practical ideas for creating and using engaging speaking tasks. <b> 
 </b> </p><p data-block-key="42f0p"><b>Presenter Bios</b></p><p data-block-
 key="c29va"><b>Echo Yuen: </b>With 15 years of dedicated experience as an 
 English …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/exploring-task-features-to-powe
 r-up-oral-production/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About Sounds and Motion
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-sounds-and-moti
 on/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="zntiv"></p><embed embedtype="image" format=
 "fullwidth" id="443" alt="SoundsMotionSept25"/><p data-block-key="mmj5"></
 p><p data-block-key="883cm">Please join us and guest host Emily Albertsen 
 on <b>Thursday\, September 18th at 4PM</b> (MST).</p><p data-block-key="eb
 0fh">When we imagine learning to read and write\, most people think of pic
 king up a pencil and tracing the ABCs. However\, there are many skills lea
 rners need before they are ready to print and many approaches to teaching 
 that do not use pen and paper. Literacy classrooms are active\, dynamic\, 
 vibrant spaces\, filled with movement\, language\, and music.</p><p data-b
 lock-key="3nen8">This workshop is appropriate for anyone teaching CLB FL-4
 L\, or anyone interested in adding more movement to their Stage I class. W
 e’ll discuss hands-on approaches to developing …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-sounds-and-moti
 on/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Supporting Literacy Learners in LINC: Developing Process-Oriented 
 Listening Instruction for CLB 1 and 2
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/supporting-literacy-learners-in
 -linc-developing-process-oriented-listening-instruction-for-clb-1-and-2/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="vugry">  </p><p data-block-key="buod4"><b>5
 :00 PM (60 minutes)</b></p><p data-block-key="ceeaq">Join us on Tutela ATE
 SL - Edmonton Chapter Group</p><p data-block-key="4ipvj"><b>Description:</
 b><br/>This presentation is based on a capping project focused on developi
 ng process-oriented listening instruction for literacy learners with limit
 ed formal education in a Stage 1 LINC setting. It explores strategies for 
 supporting learners at CLB 1 and 2 by building bottom-up listening skills\
 , reducing cognitive overload\, and scaffolding tasks to increase learner 
 autonomy. Practical examples\, classroom tools\, and reflection techniques
  will be shared to support instructors working with this population.</p><p
  data-block-key="7ds9"><b>Bahar&#x27\;s Bio:</b><br/>Bahareh Karkheirarn h
 olds a Master’s in TESL from the University of Alberta and …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/supporting-literacy-learners-in
 -linc-developing-process-oriented-listening-instruction-for-clb-1-and-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL In Person One Day Symposium
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-in-person-one-day-symposi
 um/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="ki0ii">Come Join us at the University of Al
 berta on Friday\, May 23rd for a full day of professional development and 
 networking!</p><p data-block-key="55ttn">Watch here for more information. 
 </p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-in-person-one-day-symposi
 um/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About Beyond Survival: Trauma-Informed Teaching in Ad
 ult ESL Classrooms
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-beyond-survival
 -trauma-informed-teaching-in-adult-esl-classrooms/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="pnfhg"></p><embed alt="LetsTalkAboutMay25" 
 embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="426"/><p data-block-key="1flpo"><
 /p><p data-block-key="69d1b">Please join us and guest host Ruba Kallab on 
 <b>Thursday\, May 22nd\, at 4PM</b> (MST). </p><p data-block-key="3v4ao">W
 hat if language learning could also be a path to healing? In this session\
 , Ruba Kallab draws on real stories\, brain science\, and practical classr
 oom strategies to explore how trauma shapes the way adult ESL learners eng
 age with language\, and how teachers can make a meaningful difference.</p>
 <p data-block-key="248b1">Through personal insights\, current research\, a
 nd hands-on examples\, Ruba invites us to reimagine our roles not just as 
 instructors\, but as trusted adults who help foster safe\, compassionate\,
  and empowering learning spaces. Grounded in trauma-informed practices and
  the …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-beyond-survival
 -trauma-informed-teaching-in-adult-esl-classrooms/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:From Classroom to Community: Enhancing LINC Learning Through Field
  Trips
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/from-classroom-to-community-enh
 ancing-linc-learning-through-field-trips/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="ove20"><b>Time:</b>  4:30 - 5:30 pm<br/> <
 b>Location:</b> Online</p><p data-block-key="frpb1"><b>Description:</b></p
 ><p data-block-key="d95kf">Field trips play an important role when motivat
 ing students in Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada. They offer i
 ntensive real- world experiences that improve language acquisition and cul
 tural understanding. In addition\, excursions can strengthen the sense of 
 community and belonging among newcomers\, besides motivating them to parti
 cipate in their learning.</p><p data-block-key="enllu">This presentation i
 s a collaborative effort by LINC teachers\, both at the foundation level (
 literacy) and Stage one (CLB 1). We decided to use Field trips as a tool f
 or bridging the gap in oral communication that our students often encounte
 r …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/from-classroom-to-community-enh
 ancing-linc-learning-through-field-trips/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Digital Literacy Strategies for EAL Learners
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/digital-literacy-strategies-for
 -eal-learners/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="z1yp4"></p><p data-block-key="1046l">5:00 P
 M (60 minutes)</p><p data-block-key="2cm8v">Join us on Tutela ATESL - Edmo
 nton Chapter Group</p><p data-block-key="ftki6"><b>Description:</b></p><p 
 data-block-key="1ufbi">As digital technology becomes increasingly embedded
  in everyday life\, the ability to navigate digital environments is such a
 n integral part of our lives—especially for adult English as an Addition
 al Language (EAL) learners. This presentation focuses on the intersection 
 of language learning and digital literacy\, emphasizing the importance of 
 equipping EAL students with the digital skills necessary for communication
 \, employment\, and further education.</p><p data-block-key="oflr">EAL tea
 chers play a vital role in bridging this gap by embedding digital literacy
  into language instruction in culturally responsive and accessible ways. A
 ttendees …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/digital-literacy-strategies-for
 -eal-learners/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pre-Writing Skill Building Activities for LINC CLB 4 Teachers
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/pre-writing-skill-building-acti
 vities-for-linc-clb-4-teachers/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="2kwv8">4:00 PM - 5:00 PM </p><p data-block-
 key="eadl9"><b>Description: </b></p><p data-block-key="581s8">In this work
 shop\, Rigvi Kumar will present on three pre-writing strategies from the w
 riting studies discourse: freewriting\, inkshedding\, and loop-writing\, a
 nd demonstrate how they can be used as skill-building activities in the LI
 NC classrooms to help students practice their writing fluency. Participant
 s in this workshop will learn practical ways of helping students build the
 ir writing skills through these pre-writing activities.</p><p data-block-k
 ey="6rp4b"><b>Bio:</b> </p><p data-block-key="2gdrk">Rigvi is a LINC instr
 uctor and PBLA Lead Teacher who has experience teaching in various ESL pro
 grams\, including EAP\, LINC\, and Writing Studies. Currently\, she is com
 pleting her Master of Education (M.Ed) …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/pre-writing-skill-building-acti
 vities-for-linc-clb-4-teachers/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About Literacy Learners Progressing Through the Level
 s
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250417
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-literacy-learne
 rs-progressing-through-the-levels/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="x8bc6">  </p><embed alt="LiteracyLearnersAp
 ril" embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="423"/><p data-block-key="ab0
 bq"></p><p data-block-key="agt8n">Please join us on <b>Thursday\, April 17
 th\, at 4PM</b> (MST). </p><p data-block-key="bbr3v">In this session\, Don
 na and Jeremy\, from the Literacy Centre of Expertise at TIES\, will explo
 re the journey from Foundation to CLB 4L. They will share their experience
 s with benchmark improvement timelines and highlight key factors that can 
 impact learner progression. </p><p data-block-key="9oipv"><b>Topics for di
 scussion will include:</b></p><ul><li data-block-key="bq955">How do you su
 pport learners who feel discouraged when they do not progress to the next 
 level?</li><li data-block-key="1mcsq">Should schools set a limit on how ma
 ny times a learner can repeat a level? Why or why not?</li><li data-block-
 key="dgkda">How can instructors help mitigate factors that …</li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-literacy-learne
 rs-progressing-through-the-levels/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Irreplaceable EAL Teachers in an Era of AI
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250408
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/irreplaceable-eal-teachers-in-a
 n-era-of-ai/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="futn2">5:30 - 7:00 PM</p><p data-block-key=
 "44sh">It is predicted that generative artificial intelligence will soon b
 e able to provide learners with an exceptionally personalized educational 
 experience. Does that mean AI has the potential to replace EAL teachers?</
 p><p data-block-key="8b4qq">Is your chosen career going to be on the line?
 </p><p data-block-key="eqqfj">This session will briefly explore the streng
 ths and limitations of AI in EAL classrooms and discuss why the human touc
 h is probably irreplaceable in the language acquisition process when chall
 enged by algorithm-driven learning options. Johnson will share his real (h
 uman-driven!) EAL classroom experience from various contexts and lead you 
 through reflection-cum-discussion episodes to highlight the …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/irreplaceable-eal-teachers-in-a
 n-era-of-ai/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Supporting Learners with Mental Health Challenges
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250325
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/supporting-learners-with-mental
 -health-challenges/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="yeua3"><b>March 25 Tue 4:00-06:00 PM</b></p
 ><p data-block-key="ao2qr"><b><i>An online professional development worksh
 op facilitated by Alberta Routes </i></b><br/></p><p data-block-key="eca7
 g">In this workshop\, you will become familiar with mental health issues a
 nd how they impact adult English language learners. You will also learn ho
 w to plan and implement instruction that is sensitive to and inclusive of 
 individuals experiencing these issues. Resources for use in the classroom 
 and for finding professional help will also be shared.</p><p data-block-ke
 y="9ohg3"><b>Presenter:</b></p><p data-block-key="69nos">Rosalia dela Cruz
  has been an EAL practitioner for over 30 years. Her first love is teachin
 g\, but she has worked in language assessment\, curriculum development\, a
 nd teacher training. She …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/supporting-learners-with-mental
 -health-challenges/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About Going to a Powwow
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-going-to-a-poww
 ow/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="xnw8h"></p><embed alt="powwow 0325" embedty
 pe="image" format="fullwidth" id="421"/><p data-block-key="ef93f">  </p><p
  data-block-key="f4igl">Please join us on <b>Thursday\, March 20th at 4PM<
 /b> (MST). </p><p data-block-key="8qdrl">  </p><p data-block-key="77pto">I
 n this session\, <b>Emily Albertsen</b> and <b>Suzanne Clavelle-Christense
 n</b> will introduce a Literacy 3L/4L Module\, <i>Going to a Powwow</i>. T
 hey will talk about the project goals and the importance of working with a
  subject-matter expert. They will also give you a sneak peek into the modu
 le and offer some teaching suggestions. </p><p data-block-key="3fj2e"></p>
 <p data-block-key="f4t2g"><b>Topics for discussion will include:</b></p><u
 l><li data-block-key="skbf">Why is it important to teach about Indigenous 
 cultures to EAL literacy learners?</li><li data-block-key="a6mdm">How can 
 we celebrate Indigenous cultures with EAL literacy learners?</li><li data-
 block-key="ferua">Do you already teach Indigenous cultures in your classro
 om?</li><li data-block-key="30a4m"> …</li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-going-to-a-poww
 ow/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Language\, Culture\, and Voice: The Role of Identity Texts
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250319
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/language-culture-and-voice-the-
 role-of-identity-texts/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="yqcma">5- 6 PM - Online - Tutela - All Welc
 ome! </p><p data-block-key="d9v0g"><b>Presenter</b>: Elsie Johnson</p><p d
 ata-block-key="1l637"><b>Description</b>: Join LINC Literacy instructor El
 sie Johnson as she shares how identity texts help learners connect languag
 e with their personal and cultural stories. By engaging with identity text
 s—a concept that encourages learners to use language as a means of explo
 ring and sharing their personal stories\, experiences\, and cultural backg
 rounds—participants will enhance their English language skills while dev
 eloping a deeper connection to their own identities. The work of Cummins a
 nd Early (2011) has shown that identity texts have a positive influence on
  student learning as well …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/language-culture-and-voice-the-
 role-of-identity-texts/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cracking the Code: A Guide for Constructive Rubric
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/assessment-made-easy-a-guide-fo
 r-a-constructive-rubric/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="2pli0">Friday\, February 28th\, from 4-6 pm
  online</p><p data-block-key="d3t0v">ATESL Central Alberta would like to i
 nvite <b>all</b> ATESL members to attend this online presentation by Herly
  Cervera.</p><p data-block-key="binb7"><b>Presentation Description</b></p>
 <p data-block-key="6gb44">Are you in search of the right rubric to assess 
 your students? Have you ever asked whether a well-structured rubric could 
 transform the way you assess student performance and engagement? Would you
  like to find a way to ensure your evaluations were not only comprehensive
  but also inspiring for your learners? Then\, let&#x27\;s look into ways t
 o create a rubric that fits your specific needs. I&#x27\;m excited to shar
 e my innovative\, teacher-generated rubric\, …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/assessment-made-easy-a-guide-fo
 r-a-constructive-rubric/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Working with Trauma-Affected English Language Learners
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/working-with-trauma-affected-en
 glish-language-learners/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="3w59z">5:00 - 6:30 PM MST</p><p data-block-
 key="1bqm0">In this online workshop\, we will look at how trauma impacts a
 n individual\, their learning\, and the learning environment. Though much 
 of what EAL/ESL teachers do is already in line with trauma-informed care\,
  this session is an opportunity to add to your toolbox. You will learn way
 s to respond to trauma stories\, teach self-regulation techniques\, and cr
 eate classroom spaces in which all learners can learn to cope with the eff
 ects of trauma and thereby unlock their learning potential.</p><p data-blo
 ck-key="190nm"><b>Presenter: </b>Rosalia dela Cruz has been an EAL practi
 tioner for over 30 years\, combining her experience in …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/working-with-trauma-affected-en
 glish-language-learners/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Weaving In Diverse Content: Indigenous Topics in the EAL Classroom
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/weaving-in-diverse-content-indi
 genous-topics-in-the-eal-classroom/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="i82xb"><b>Time:</b> 6:00 PM MST</p><p data-
 block-key="74s76"><b>Presenter:</b> Mary Bertucci</p><p data-block-key="e3
 fb9"><b>Description:</b></p><p data-block-key="1k662">Join EAL instructor 
 and author Mary Bertucci as she shares some ideas about how to weave Indig
 enous topics into different monthly themes. Participants will leave with m
 any ideas about how they may incorporate Indigenous content throughout the
  teaching year. All are welcome!</p><p data-block-key="d8ela"><b>Mary Bert
 ucci&#x27\;s Bio:</b></p><p data-block-key="9pl08">Mary Bertucci (she/her/
 hers) is a LINC instructor\, curriculum developer and the author of <i>A 
 Powwow Story.</i> She has been teaching English for nearly two decades an
 d loves to develop thoughtful\, positive curriculum for beginner-level stu
 dents. She is part of an Indigenous family and focuses on diversifying cur
 riculum …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/weaving-in-diverse-content-indi
 genous-topics-in-the-eal-classroom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About  Picture Narrative Tasks
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250220
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-picture-narrati
 ve-tasks/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="lcc25"></p><embed alt="PictureNarratives022
 025" embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="420"/><p data-block-key="5hf
 ds"></p><p data-block-key="efjs3">Please join us on <b>Thursday\, February
  20th at 4PM</b> (MST). </p><p data-block-key="7cagj">In this session\, <b
 >Mercedes Veselka</b> from York University will share how reimagining lite
 racy as more than reading and writing inspired the development of an activ
 ity combining images and storytelling. In this workshop\, she will explore
  how picture narrative tasks both support the development of reading and w
 riting and are grounded in the rich literacies learners already have. The 
 purpose of this workshop is to provide both a practical activity to use in
  the literacy classroom\, and to inspire new activities based on the diver
 se strengths of our learners.</p><p data-block-key="5glho"><b>Topics for 
 …</b></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-picture-narrati
 ve-tasks/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Using Roshi.ai to generate Real-World Assessments
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/using-roshiai-to-generate-real-
 world-assessments/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="wb0vm">ATESL Central and Edmonton Chapters 
 invite you to join us on January 21\, 2025 at 5 PM MST.</p><p data-block-k
 ey="4tv80"> <br/><b>Description</b></p><p data-block-key="4tnub">This work
 shop explores how AI-powered tools can help teachers create speaking exerc
 ises that include realistic texts and targeted criteria. </p><p data-block
 -key="35cb1">The tool we will use for this is Roshi.ai\, which was develop
 ed by the presenter for LINC teachers.</p><p data-block-key="7944l">Partic
 ipants will learn how to use AI to create dialogues and monologues that re
 flect a range of voices\, accents\, and speech patterns. They will also le
 arn how to generate real-world texts such as receipts\, labels\, and busin
 ess cards.</p><p data-block-key="6d3rg">We’ll cover specific adaptations
  such …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/using-roshiai-to-generate-real-
 world-assessments/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About  Using Flashcards in a Literacy Classroom
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241212
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-using-flashcard
 s-in-a-literacy-classroom/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="h3cif">  </p><embed alt="Flashcards" embedt
 ype="image" format="fullwidth" id="416"/><p data-block-key="dft3k"></p><p 
 data-block-key="8aq5u">Please join Donna and Jeremy on <b>Thursday\, Decem
 ber 12th at 4PM</b> (MST). </p><p data-block-key="qndq">In this session\, 
 Donna and Jeremy from the Literacy Centre of Expertise at TIES will explor
 e the what\, why\, and how of using flashcards in the literacy classroom. 
 They will showcase a variety of engaging paper and digital flashcard activ
 ities\, designed to progress from receptive to productive skill developmen
 t. Attendees will also have the opportunity to share their favorite flashc
 ard activities and strategies.</p><p data-block-key="664r"><b>Topics for d
 iscussion will include:</b></p><ul><li data-block-key="5hj52">When should 
 text be introduce to vocabulary picture flashcards?</li><li data-block-key
 ="7tl6e">What are ways to modify some activities you saw today? </li><li d
 ata-block-key="c0hi5"> …</li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-using-flashcard
 s-in-a-literacy-classroom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About Successful Language Learning Habits and Strateg
 ies
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241121
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-successful-lang
 uage-learning-habits-and-strategies/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="ekxu4">  </p><embed alt="LetsTalkNov24" emb
 edtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="409"/><p data-block-key="fehhb"></p>
 <p data-block-key="b3nsn">Please join us on <b>Thursday\, November 21st\, 
 at 4PM</b> (MST). </p><p data-block-key="d3uek">In this workshop <b><i>Set
 su Kawahara</i></b> will outline some of the challenges faced in literacy 
 and lower-level learner instruction. She will highlight some basics around
  instruction\, brainstorm ideas around implementing new initiatives and di
 scuss how making incremental steps towards small goals benefits learners. 
 The aim of this workshop is to intertwine the learning of language\, and s
 uccessful language learning habits and strategies\, with that crucial deve
 lopment of learner autonomy.<br/> <br/> </p><p data-block-key="6hdbq"><b>T
 opics for discussion will include: </b></p><ul><li data-block-key="1m7vh">
 What is your single best piece of advice for a new literacy instructor? </
 li><li data-block-key="e1gp7">How …</li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-successful-lang
 uage-learning-habits-and-strategies/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Conference 2024 - Building Bridges: Evolve\, Adapt\, and Thr
 ive
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241019
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-conference-2024-building-
 bridges-evolve-adapt-and-thrive/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="fiydt">Come <a id="3144" linktype="page">jo
 in us</a> online Friday\, October 18 and Saturday\, October 19!<br/><a id=
 "3421" linktype="page">Registration</a> closes Wednesday\, October 16. </p
 ><p data-block-key="8j107"></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-conference-2024-building-
 bridges-evolve-adapt-and-thrive/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About  Using Whole-Part-Whole in the Literacy Classro
 om
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-using-whole-par
 t-whole-in-the-literacy-classroom/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="30dsb">  </p><embed alt="whole part whole o
 ct" embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="391"/><p data-block-key="c6a6
 o"></p><p data-block-key="15gf8">Please join us on <b>Thursday\, October 1
 7th at 4PM</b> (MST). </p><p data-block-key="69ip2">In this session <b>Els
 ie Johnson</b> will demonstrate the <b>whole-part-whole</b> method and exp
 lain how she uses it in her class. </p><p data-block-key="abhpr">This appr
 oach is especially relevant to teaching adult literacy learners as it prov
 ides for the use of both top-down and bottom-up strategies\, can provide c
 ontext and motivation for learning and assist in planning instruction. </p
 ><p data-block-key="es5be">Elsie will walk us through how to approach a re
 ading using this method and share an art project her learners created usin
 g the story <i>My English School</i>. </p><p data-block-key="c14tv"><b>Top
 ics for discussion will include:</b></p><ul><li data-block-key="fmit7">Hav
 e you used …</li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-using-whole-par
 t-whole-in-the-literacy-classroom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Supporting Newcomers in Our Community
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241016
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/supporting-newcomers-in-our-com
 munity/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="mq31k"><b>Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM MST</b>
 </p><p data-block-key="9i1ar">Are you interested in enhancing your ability
  to help newcomers integrate into Canadian society?</p><p data-block-key="
 4jsr">The Alberta Routes program of NorQuest College invites you to this s
 pecial webinar.</p><p data-block-key="4c9o">This webinar aims to equip you
  with the knowledge and tools needed to assist immigrants settling into Ca
 nada. All are invited to join -- community members\, volunteers\, educator
 s\, employers\, service providers\, and anyone wishing to effectively supp
 ort newcomers in their community.</p><p data-block-key="e7tbd"></p><p data
 -block-key="dbn45">Our guest facilitator\, <b>Zhenya Tretiakova</b>\, Asso
 ciate Chair of Settlement Studies at NorQuest College\, has a robust backg
 round in the non-profit sector and post-secondary institutions. She has 
 …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/supporting-newcomers-in-our-com
 munity/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About Empowering Non-Native English Speaker Teachers:
  Strengths\, Challenges\, and Collaborative Success
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240919
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-empowering-non-
 native-english-speaker-teachers-strengths-challenges-and-collaborative-suc
 cess/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="b8fzr"></p><p data-block-key="o2vzb"></p><e
 mbed alt="Let&#x27\;s Talk About Newcomers" embedtype="image" format="full
 width" id="385"/><p data-block-key="5soeo"></p><p data-block-key="cb0c3"><
 /p><p data-block-key="4ehob">Please join us on Thursday\, September 19th a
 t 4PM (MST).</p><p data-block-key="9rn8t"></p><p data-block-key="9jbm3">In
  this session Saeideh Borji will explore the unique strengths and challeng
 es that non-native English speaker teachers (NNESTs) bring to the LINC cla
 ssroom. Designed to spark meaningful dialogue among all educators\, this s
 ession will celebrate the diversity and perspectives that NNESTs contribut
 e to teaching. Additionally\, we will delve into the dynamic collaboration
  between Native English Speaker teachers (NESTs) and NNESTs\, highlighting
  how their combined efforts can enhance the learning experience in the LIN
 C classroom.</p><p data-block-key="d6bs0"><b>Topics for discussion will in
 clude:</b></p><ul><li data-block-key="bc0vk">How do you ensure your classr
 oom environment is inclusive and supportive …</li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-empowering-non-
 native-english-speaker-teachers-strengths-challenges-and-collaborative-suc
 cess/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Crafting Effective Prompts:  Enhancing AI Communication in Higher 
 Education
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/crafting-effective-prompts-enha
 ncing-ai-communication-in-higher-education/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="1fpt9"><i>The ATESL Local chapters are exci
 ted to collaborate to bring you this online workshop! All are welcome!</i>
 </p><p data-block-key="53f8f">This interactive workshop is designed for ed
 ucators and academic professionals who seek to optimize their use of ChatG
 PT in educational settings.</p><p data-block-key="23dvg">Participants will
  explore the critical skill of prompt development\, focusing on how to wri
 te clear and effective prompts that yield meaningful interactions with AI 
 models like ChatGPT.</p><p data-block-key="c0bgd">The session will be divi
 ded into three key areas based on recent research: lesson planning\, imple
 mentation\, and assessment. Through real-world examples\, participants wil
 l learn how to leverage AI to enhance syllabus design\, create engaging cl
 assroom …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/crafting-effective-prompts-enha
 ncing-ai-communication-in-higher-education/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About  Queering the Literacy Classroom
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-queering-the-li
 teracy-classroom/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="ce9gl"></p><embed alt="Queering the Classro
 om" embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="371"/><p data-block-key="4e3g
 h">Please join us on <b>Wednesday\, June 19th at 4PM</b> (MST).</p><p data
 -block-key="8aofs">In this session Rebecca Scheiris and Patricia Ridgway w
 ill discuss how to incorporate <b>2SLGBTQIA+</b> content in the literacy c
 lassroom. They will look at blending content that includes gender and sexu
 al minorities with common LINC themes such as employment and healthcare an
 d share some ideas on how to simplify these concepts for literacy learners
 .</p><p data-block-key="a2hvt"><b>Topics for discussion will include:</b><
 /p><ul><li data-block-key="a4ua5">How can you include 2SLGBTQIA+ material 
 in topics you commonly teach?</li><li data-block-key="c26gd">What queer co
 ntent have you taught in your class? What material or resources did you us
 e?</li><li data-block-key="eamg4">What challenges and successes have …</
 li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-queering-the-li
 teracy-classroom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:TESL Canada Teacher Certification Process and Options
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240612
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/tesl-canada-teacher-certificati
 on-process-and-options/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="rbs9a">5:00 PM MST</p><p data-block-key="3a
 756"><b>Webinar description:</b></p><p data-block-key="7su8">This webinar 
 aims to introduce the TESL Canada teacher certification framework and its 
 applicability to employment as ESL instructors in Canada and international
 ly. The presenter will aim to describe among other things the standards re
 quirements and various options to fulfill them. This webinar may be of int
 erest to recent TESL programs graduates\, members of provincial ESL teache
 rs associations\, and internationally trained ESL/EFL teachers.</p><p data
 -block-key="a1d8k"><b>Presenter Bio:</b></p><p data-block-key="41q6b">Dmit
 ri Priven holds an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from and is completing his 
 Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies at Carleton University.
  He is professor and program coordinator in …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/tesl-canada-teacher-certificati
 on-process-and-options/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Best Practices on Indigenization
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-best-practices-on-indigen
 ization/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="f1dmi">5:00 PM to 6:30 PM</p><p data-block-
 key="6qh5n">This is an in-person event at NorQuest College <br/>10215 108
  St NW - Civic Employees Legacy Tower - Room 2-211 </p><p data-block-key="
 auhdk"><br/><b>Workshop summary:</b></p><p data-block-key="36tpp">Join Sar
 a Gnida as she guides you through ATESL Best Practices and Resources for I
 ndigenization. In this workshop\, you will reflect on good practices and e
 xplore resources for Indigenization. We will work together to plan learnin
 g opportunities that 1) centre Indigenous voices\, 2) weave Indigenous con
 tent into language learning activities\, and 3) encourage communal learnin
 g and reflection. This workshop is tailored for ESL/EAL instructors who wi
 sh to play a part in fostering reconciliation …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-best-practices-on-indigen
 ization/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About  Indigenous Content for the Literacy Classroom
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-indigenous-cont
 ent-for-the-literacy-classroom/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="ol6yu"></p><embed alt="May16 1" embedtype="
 image" format="left" id="368"/><p data-block-key="2fidf"></p><embed alt="M
 ay 16 2" embedtype="image" format="left" id="369"/><p data-block-key="dfj3
 8"></p><embed alt="May 16 3" embedtype="image" format="right" id="370"/><p
  data-block-key="ti57"></p><p data-block-key="fjeo6">  </p><p data-block-k
 ey="367uc">Please join us on <b>Thursday\, May 16th at 4PM</b> (MST). </p>
 <p data-block-key="f1ge2">In this session Donna Clarke\, from the Literacy
  Centre of Expertise\, will introduce new Indigenous content designed for 
 use in EAL Literacy classrooms. She will introduce a set of four digital r
 eaders and share some teaching ideas.  </p><p data-block-key="fnnp2"><b>To
 pics for discussion will include:</b></p><ul><li data-block-key="6phpk">Do
  you think it is important to teach Indigenous content in your class? Why 
 or why not? </li><li data-block-key="3h5fd">What Indigenous content have y
 ou taught in your class? What materials or resources did you use? </li><li
  data-block-key="4af82">What challenges have you faced teaching Indigenous
  content in your class?</li><li data-block-key="6tm0u">What successes have
  …</li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-indigenous-cont
 ent-for-the-literacy-classroom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cultural Connection: Incorporating Indigenous Resources in ESL/EAL
  Instruction
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/cultural-connection-incorporati
 ng-indigenous-resources-in-esleal-instruction/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="3pql5">5:00 - 6:30 PM</p><p data-block-key=
 "2u5qc"><b>Workshop Description</b></p><p data-block-key="3r0t0">Join Herl
 y Cervera as she guides you through the ATESL Best Practices Indigenizatio
 n Section\, embarking on a cultural exploration to uncover the richness of
  indigenous knowledge and resources. This 1.5-hour workshop is tailored fo
 r ESL/EAL instructors and participants eager to integrate authentic cultur
 al experiences into their classrooms. Discover effective learning strategi
 es and engaging activities that deepen learners&#x27\; appreciation of nat
 ure and indigenous wisdom.</p><p data-block-key="crt4j"><b>Bio</b></p><p d
 ata-block-key="b85jq">With over 20 years of combined experience in univers
 ity and ESL/EAL teaching and research\, Herly Cervera inspires learners to
  transcend traditional classroom boundaries. As a former ATESL Best Practi
 ces Project …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/cultural-connection-incorporati
 ng-indigenous-resources-in-esleal-instruction/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Anti-Racism:  Resources for t
 he ​LINC/EAL Classroom - Calgary Session
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240424
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/equity-diversity-inclusion-and-
 anti-racism-resources-for-the-linceal-classroom-calgary-session/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="elc4l"><b>6- 7 PM </b></p><p data-block-key
 ="2jit7"><b>Presenters:</b> <br/>Haimei Wang and Jeremy Wilson</p><p data-
 block-key="ft1n4"><b>Description:</b></p><p data-block-key="ebb5q">ATESL
 ’s EDI/Anti-Racism resources for the CLB 3/4 classroom aim to highlight 
 equity\, diversity\, and inclusion\, increase cross-cultural awareness\, a
 nd address racism. This presentation will introduce a module framework\, s
 howcase highlights of the resource\, share some teaching tips\, and encour
 age discussion of ways to utilize this resource in the classroom.</p><p da
 ta-block-key="cki13">​</p><p data-block-key="7lunu"><b>Bios:</b></p><p d
 ata-block-key="5h5g9">Jeremy Wilson is the Resource Developer for ATESL’
 s EDI/Anti-Racism project. He also works as the Project and Curriculum Dev
 eloper and LINC Instructor\, for the Literacy Centre of Expertise at TIES.
  He is passionate about utilizing his teaching and …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/equity-diversity-inclusion-and-
 anti-racism-resources-for-the-linceal-classroom-calgary-session/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Anti-Racism: Resources for th
 e ​LINC/EAL Classroom
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240423
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/equity-diversity-inclusion-and-
 anti-racism-resources-for-the-linceal-classroom/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="y5mff">5-6 PM Tutela</p><p data-block-key="
 5forn"><b>Presenters:</b> <br/>Haimei Wang and Jeremy Wilson</p><p data-bl
 ock-key="7nv4k"><b>Description:</b></p><p data-block-key="dhoiq">ATESL’s
  EDI/Anti-Racism resources for the CLB 3/4 classroom aim to highlight equi
 ty\, diversity\, and inclusion\, increase cross-cultural awareness\, and a
 ddress racism. This presentation will introduce a module framework\, showc
 ase highlights of the resource\, share some teaching tips\, and encourage 
 discussion of ways to utilize this resource in the classroom.</p><p data-b
 lock-key="9hgt1">​</p><p data-block-key="7q7cj"><b>Bios:</b></p><p data-
 block-key="1q28b">Jeremy Wilson is the Resource Developer for ATESL’s ED
 I/Anti-Racism project. He also works as the Project and Curriculum Develop
 er and LINC Instructor\, for the Literacy Centre of Expertise at TIES. He 
 is passionate about utilizing his teaching and …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/equity-diversity-inclusion-and-
 anti-racism-resources-for-the-linceal-classroom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About  Music and Rhythm in the EAL Literacy Classroom
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-music-and-rhyth
 m-in-the-eal-literacy-classroom/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="x6i6s"> </p><p data-block-key="1a459"></p><
 embed alt="LetsTalkMusic" embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="366"/><
 p data-block-key="2em02"></p><p data-block-key="1qa0m">Please join us and 
 guest host Amber Epp on Thursday\, April 18th at 4pm (MST).</p><p data-blo
 ck-key="dnieu">There are many advantages to using music as a learning tool
  in EAL literacy classrooms. In this session we will explore some of the b
 enefits of using music and rhythm with our learners. Although Amber is a t
 alented musician\, no musical training is necessary to be able to engage y
 our learners using music to build their literacy skills.</p><p data-block-
 key="feq72">Topics for discussion will include:</p><ol><li data-block-key=
 "9g3nf">How do you use music or rhythm with your students?</li><li data-bl
 ock-key="16vqc">What would you like to try in your classroom in terms …<
 /li></ol>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-music-and-rhyth
 m-in-the-eal-literacy-classroom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:All You Need is (Embodied) Rhythm: Pronunciation and Beyond!
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240319
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/all-you-need-is-embodied-rhythm
 -pronunciation-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="9wz45"><b>Presenter:</b> William Acton\, Pr
 ofessor and Director\, MA TESOL\, Trinity<br/>Western University\, Langley
 <br/></p><p data-block-key="dqat5">Ever felt in a crunch when teaching Eng
 lish pronunciation to adults or<br/>children? Or\, ever wondered how to le
 arn more about teaching<br/>pronunciation in general? Well\, check this we
 binar out to be the first<br/>ones to know techniques that have never been
  shared before!<br/></p><p data-block-key="1cq3b">Learn from someone who h
 as been doing this for about 50 years and has<br/>published several resear
 ch papers\, chapters\, and books in the field of<br/>ELT. Learn about usin
 g embodied rhythm for &quot\;supra&quot\; vowels and<br/>consonants in mul
 ti-syllable words. Participants will come away with …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/all-you-need-is-embodied-rhythm
 -pronunciation-and-beyond/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Building Critical Thinking in English Language Learners
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240307
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/building-critical-thinking-in-e
 nglish-language-learners/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="a6ypp">The ATESL Central Alberta Local woul
 d like to invite you to please come join us online on Thursday\, March 7th
  from 5:00 to 6:30PM (MST) for a free professional development workshop wi
 th the wonderful Rosalia dela Cruz from the Alberta Routes Initiative prog
 ram with Norquest College.</p><p data-block-key="bu7nr"><b>Description:</b
 ></p><p data-block-key="4ckgd">Critical thinking is an essential life skil
 l for English language learners across all proficiency levels. With intent
 ional tasks\, learners can develop a critical mindset while practicing lan
 guage. This workshop revisits the concept of critical thinking and invites
  instructors to consider ways to integrate critical thinking activities in
  their lessons. Participants will explore strategies …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/building-critical-thinking-in-e
 nglish-language-learners/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Integrating Anti-Racism Principles in EAL Teaching Practices
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240227
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/integrating-anti-racism-princip
 les-in-eal-teaching-practices/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="uvpda"> <i>Tuesday\, February 27th\, 2024 (
 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm MST)</i><br/></p><p data-block-key="6mqir">This worksho
 p is designed to provide EAL practitioners with the knowledge\, tools\, an
 d strategies to incorporate anti-racism principles into their teaching and
  tutoring approaches proactively. The central aim is to equip participants
  with the skills needed to confront and dismantle racism within the classr
 oom context.</p><p data-block-key="ap5oa">In this workshop\, participants 
 will dive into the impact of racism on language learning and\, by extensio
 n\, learners&#x27\; overall educational experiences. Furthermore\, partici
 pants will navigate the complexities of acknowledging and addressing syste
 mic racism in the education system while fostering a commitment to equity 
 and …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/integrating-anti-racism-princip
 les-in-eal-teaching-practices/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Alberta Routes: Accessibility in the EAL Classroom
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240227
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/alberta-routes-accessibility-in
 -the-eal-classroom/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="r7kaz"><b>Time:</b> 1:00-2:00PM </p><p data
 -block-key="a1joi"><b>Location:</b> Online </p><p data-block-key="9843s"><
 b>Cost: </b>Free </p><p data-block-key="felb0">The Alberta Routes program 
 initiative of NorQuest College invites you to a special webinar. Join us a
 nd guest speaker Beverley Titchener as we reflect on <b>Accessibility in t
 he EAL Classroom</b>. </p><p data-block-key="83e5k"></p><p data-block-key=
 "3ektm"><b>Workshop Description:</b> </p><p data-block-key="daut7">How can
  instructors and tutors make their lessons and learning environment more i
 nclusive to all learners? In this interactive workshop\, participants will
  explore some core principles of accessibility as it applies to the EAL cl
 assroom. They will have an opportunity to walk in the shoes of learners wh
 o have unique learning needs and reflect on their own teaching practices. 
 They …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/alberta-routes-accessibility-in
 -the-eal-classroom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About  Fine Motor Skills for Adult Literacy Learners
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-fine-motor-skil
 ls-for-adult-literacy-learners/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="zy7k0"></p><embed alt="Let&#x27\;s Talk Abo
 ut Feb24" embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="361"/><p data-block-key
 ="8tn9i"></p><p data-block-key="d14af">Please join us and guest host Fiona
  Lowes on <b>Thursday\, February 15th</b> <b>at 4PM</b> (MST).</p><p data-
 block-key="177nf">In this session Fiona from CIWA will explore the importa
 nce of developing fine motor skills for adult literacy learners and those 
 with diverse abilities. She will show us some practical strategies to enha
 nce these skills in the classroom and promote dexterity\, hand-eye coordin
 ation\, and finger strength.</p><p data-block-key="cmudv"><b>Topics for di
 scussion will include:</b></p><p data-block-key="8pcnc">Have you noticed a
  connection between fine motor skills and language learning in your class?
 </p><p data-block-key="fl56b">Have you had students who needed support to 
 develop fine motor skills? How did you help them?</p><p data-block-key="co
 dih">Is …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-fine-motor-skil
 ls-for-adult-literacy-learners/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:What do ESL teachers need to know about teaching grammar? Insights
  from thirty-five years of searching for an answer
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240119
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/what-do-esl-teachers-need-to-kn
 ow-about-teaching-grammar-insights-from-thirty-five-years-of-searching-for
 -an-answer/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="2jnlb"></p><p data-block-key="dhirj">4PM - 
 In person &amp\; Online capacity</p><p data-block-key="j48c">St. Basil Sch
 ool<br/> 11510 102 St. NW. Edmonton</p><p data-block-key="eu1vq">Online se
 ssion will be hosted via Edmonton ATESL Tutela group.</p><p data-block-key
 ="efp5r"><b>Session Information:</b></p><p data-block-key="5vj5c">Dr. Leil
 a Ranta will present this modified version of the keynote that she present
 ed at the ATESL 2023 conference.</p><p data-block-key="805kg"><b><br/></b>
 It is widely acknowledged that having a solid understanding of how the var
 ious grammatical systems of the English language work is a fundamental asp
 ect of a teacher&#x27\;s expertise. Yet having explicit knowledge of gramm
 ar rules at one&#x27\;s fingertips is necessary but not sufficient. An ESL
  teacher also needs to know about how grammar is …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/what-do-esl-teachers-need-to-kn
 ow-about-teaching-grammar-insights-from-thirty-five-years-of-searching-for
 -an-answer/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Edmonton Winter Social 2023
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231214
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/edmonton-winter-social-2023/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="mt7z4"></p><embed alt="Edmonton Social Invi
 te" embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="360"/><p data-block-key="84bt
 p">Please come join us on Thursday\, December 14th!</p><p data-block-key="
 985pi">RSVP by Tuesday\, December 12 via this link: <a href="https://docs.
 google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftcZeL0F8PnfSuVDn4rNrkmD7hRgQiwcwt8z9pbJznyIe
 mdg/viewform?usp=sf_link">RSVP</a></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/edmonton-winter-social-2023/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Using AI to generate LINC resources
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231130
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/using-ai-to-generate-linc-resou
 rces/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="wpvlv"><b>Description:</b><br/>This worksho
 p will go over how to use an AI tool called roshi (<a href="https://atesl.
 us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8f60c1c55856d4031c8b4cd2b&amp\;id=d08e82
 3483&amp\;e=e801111b2d">https://www.roshi.ai</a>) to generate LINC materia
 l in seconds.<br/></p><p data-block-key="1v4ba">You&#x27\;ll be able to:<b
 r/>- Generate texts\, dialogues\, or formatted texts based your desired ta
 sks<br/>- Pick activity template based on CLB competencies<br/>- Share you
 r material as H5Ps or Moodle quizzes<br/></p><p data-block-key="dbgno">Joi
 n the creator of Roshi\, Jonny Kalambay\, as he walks you through crafting
  your ideal LINC material as quickly and easily as ever!<br/></p><p data-b
 lock-key="4nh47"><b>Bio:</b><br/>Jonny has always been passionate about la
 nguage education. French is his first language\, and throughout his life\,
  he has learned English\, …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/using-ai-to-generate-linc-resou
 rces/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About  Addressing PBLA Competencies with Literacy Lea
 rners
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231116
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-addressing-pbla
 -competencies-with-literacy-learners/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="1qfu0"></p><embed alt="PBLA" embedtype="ima
 ge" format="fullwidth" id="357"/><p data-block-key="bv4it">  </p><p data-b
 lock-key="fduuq">Please join us and guest hosts Natalia and Patricia on <b
 >Thursday\, November 16th\, at 4PM</b> (MST). </p><p data-block-key="fp937
 ">It can be very challenging to assess all the required PBLA competencies 
 for each skill area in one semester. Nataliya and Patrica\, who both teach
  a Literacy Foundation/Literacy 1 split class\, will offer some tips and t
 ricks on how to do this. </p><p data-block-key="eu2ep"><b>Topics for discu
 ssion will include:</b></p><ol><li data-block-key="7up90">What do you do i
 n your class to address all the competencies for each skill area?</li><li 
 data-block-key="7r2nd">Because many of us are now using pre-made modules w
 ould you like to see more mini modules released? What competency …</li><
 /ol>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-addressing-pbla
 -competencies-with-literacy-learners/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL 2023 Conference
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231028
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-2023-conference/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="e1ejd">We can&#x27\;t wait to see you this 
 weekend!</p><p data-block-key="bmjpg"><a href="https://www.atesl.ca/confer
 ence/welcome/">https://www.atesl.ca/conference/welcome/</a></p><p data-blo
 ck-key="fshqe">Registrations are no longer available.</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-2023-conference/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About: Dyslexia  in the EAL Classroom
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231019
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-dyslexia-in-the
 -eal-classroom/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="ze77c"></p><embed alt="Dsylexia" embedtype=
 "image" format="fullwidth" id="336"/><p data-block-key="8si9j"></p><p data
 -block-key="d0p9u">  </p><p data-block-key="b8b5l">Please join us and gues
 t host Jessica Leslie on <b>Thursday\, October 19th\, at 4PM</b> (MST). </
 p><p data-block-key="2464f">Many people think dyslexia is when people see 
 “saw” as “was” or switch “b” for “d.” While people with dy
 slexia can switch letters\, that is only one small part of the challenges 
 faced by someone who struggles with this reading disorder. In our session\
 , we will look at all the various areas that dyslexia might manifest in an
  EAL classroom. In our group discussion times\, we will talk about methods
  and activities that can help!</p><p data-block-key="80i7a"><b>Topics for 
 discussion will include:</b></p><ol><li data-block-key="9pngm">Did you lea
 rn anything …</li></ol>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-dyslexia-in-the
 -eal-classroom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About  Teaching in a Diverse Multi-Level Classroom
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-teaching-in-a-d
 iverse-multi-level-classroom/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="l7ckm"></p><embed alt="Let&#x27\;sTalkSepte
 mber23" embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="304"/><p data-block-key="
 1vumd"></p><p data-block-key="epjl6">Please join us and guest host Emily A
 lbertsen on <b>Thursday\, September 21st\, at 4PM</b> (MST). </p><p data-b
 lock-key="i3ir">It can be very challenging to meet the diverse needs of mu
 lti-levels learners. Emily will explore practical and immediate strategies
  for effective teaching in a multi-level classroom. </p><p data-block-key=
 "ahntn"><b>Topics for discussion will include:</b></p><ol><li data-block-k
 ey="6fdhj">Differentiation within the same lesson plan</li><li data-block-
 key="bv048">Working together: strategies and learning activities for cross
 -level groupings</li><li data-block-key="e31lk">Working separately: strate
 gies and learning activities for same-level groupings</li><li data-block-k
 ey="879j7">Advocacy: supporting instructors so that we can support learner
 s</li></ol><p data-block-key="etpu7">Please email <a href="mailto:DonnaCla
 rke@Immigrant-Education.ca">DonnaClarke@Immigrant-Education.ca</a> for the
  ZOOM link to this session. </p><p data-block-key="89vft"></p><p data-bloc
 k-key="cp7f"></p><embed alt="Ties &amp\; Advocacy" embedtype="image" forma
 t="fullwidth" id="277"/><p data-block-key="5p6ja"></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-teaching-in-a-d
 iverse-multi-level-classroom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About  Learning Strategies for ESL Literacy Learners
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230817
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-learning-strate
 gies-for-esl-literacy-learners/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="ni6uj"></p><embed alt="learning strategies 
 2" embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="300"/><p data-block-key="1p8jl
 "></p><p data-block-key="2o43e">Please join us and guest host Rosalia dela
  Cruz on <b>Thursday\, August 17th at 4PM</b> (MST).</p><p data-block-key=
 "7g0vi">ESL literacy learners who have limited or no formal education ofte
 n lack well-developed skills for ‘learning how to learn.’ This worksho
 p will be an opportunity to review three categories of learning strategies
  that ESL literacy learners need in order to learn a new language more eff
 ectively. Join us as we explore how to support learners in acquiring and u
 sing these strategies that will help them become independent and lifelong 
 learners.</p><p data-block-key="erfmg"><b>Topics for discussion will inclu
 de:</b></p><ol><li data-block-key="9nc26"><i>How have you explicitly or im
 plicitly taught learning strategies …</i></li></ol>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-learning-strate
 gies-for-esl-literacy-learners/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Introduction to LINC Programming - Free PD Course
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230811
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/introduction-to-linc-programmin
 g-free-pd-course/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="3kbax">Alberta Association of Immigrant Ser
 ving Agencies (AAISA) will be delivering an online-facilitated course on 
 “<b>Introduction to LINC Programming</b>”\, starting Tuesday\, Aug 08\
 , 2023\, to Friday\, Aug 11\, 2023. </p><p data-block-key="dnoj5"><b>Cours
 e Description:</b> </p><p data-block-key="8fam3">Instructing adult newcome
 rs in LINC programs is a unique teaching context that may be unfamiliar to
  many individuals entering the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL
 ) sector. This course is designed to prepare prospective and newly hired i
 nstructors for the LINC sector and to explore the professional association
 s\, learning resources\, and best practices commonly utilized in the LINC 
 classroom. Through this course\, learners will discover what …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/introduction-to-linc-programmin
 g-free-pd-course/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About  From Sounds to Success
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230720
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-from-sounds-to-
 success/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="0dqx3">  Teaching Phonetics and Phoneme Awa
 reness to Language and Literacy Learners</p><p data-block-key="41f64">    
        </p><p data-block-key="7mg6h"></p><embed alt="Phonemes" embedtype="
 image" format="fullwidth" id="298"/><p data-block-key="flf3n"></p><p data-
 block-key="ddesc">Please join us and guest host Ayla Wallbank on <b>Thursd
 ay\, July 20th at 4PM</b> (MST). </p><p data-block-key="bttbt">In this ses
 sion\, we will delve into the role of <b>phonetics</b> and<b> phoneme awar
 eness</b> in language and literacy development. By equipping learners with
  the ability to decipher and manipulate individual sounds\, we empower the
 m with a strong foundation for successful communication. Join us as we exp
 lore and share effective strategies and techniques that educators can empl
 oy to teach these skills.</p><p data-block-key="a1q74"><b>Topics for discu
 ssion will include:</b></p><ul><li data-block-key="6m0hc">What methods and
  activities do you currently use to …</li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-from-sounds-to-
 success/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Dealing with pronunciation assessment in the second language class
 room: Issues\, approaches\, and tips
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230623
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/dealing-with-pronunciation-asse
 ssment-in-the-second-language-classroom-issues-approaches-and-tips/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="59s57"><b>Summary:</b> This session will lo
 ok at some of the issues instructors may face when trying to assess pronun
 ciation. We will talk about how pronunciation is related to general speaki
 ng assessment\, and challenges around working with guidelines and curricul
 a when assessing pronunciation in different types of programs in Alberta. 
 It will also include common approaches and tips you can use for making dec
 isions around pronunciation assessment. This session includes a presentati
 on but will also have interactive and discussion components.</p><p data-bl
 ock-key="f7jh5">​</p><p data-block-key="efsjg"><b>Presenter Bio:</b> Dr.
  Jennifer A. Foote is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta 
 in the TESL Program. Her research …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/dealing-with-pronunciation-asse
 ssment-in-the-second-language-classroom-issues-approaches-and-tips/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About  Movement in the Literacy Classroom
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230615
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-movement-in-the
 -literacy-classroom/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="ivj43">  </p><p data-block-key="263p1"></p>
 <embed alt="Lets talk movement" embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="2
 87"/><p data-block-key="61qo6"></p><p data-block-key="c4f9g">Please join u
 s and guest host Patricia Len on <b>Thursday\, June 15th at 4PM</b> (MST).
  </p><p data-block-key="9k3jn">In this session Patricia will explore the b
 enefits of using movement in the literacy classroom and demonstrate some w
 ays to incorporate movement into your teaching day. </p><p data-block-key=
 "56a7a"><b>Topics for discussion will include:</b></p><ul><li data-block-k
 ey="dg0sa">What are some things to consider before doing activities that r
 equire movement in the class? </li><li data-block-key="7felr">How and why 
 do you include movement in your classroom?</li><li data-block-key="c1oqd">
 What ways can you incorporate movement in an online class? </li><li data-b
 lock-key="82vv">Share one activity with movement you might do using sticky
  notes? </li></ul><p data-block-key="bbk5c">Please email <a href="mailto:D
 onnaClarke@Immigrant-Education.ca">DonnaClarke@Immigrant-Education.ca</a> 
 for the ZOOM link …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-movement-in-the
 -literacy-classroom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:How Teachers Can Support Newcomer Mental Health
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230526
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/how-teachers-can-support-newcom
 er-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="7rssr">5:30pm-7pm</p><p data-block-key="6de
 9c">All members are welcome!</p><p data-block-key="1i49k"><br/><b><i>Summa
 ry:</i></b> This 1.5-hour online workshop is designed to provide ESL teach
 ers with strategies for supporting the mental health of newcomer students.
  Participants will learn about the unique mental health challenges that th
 ese students may face\, including trauma and acculturation stress\, and ex
 plore strategies for building a safe and supportive classroom environment.
  We will learn to recognize signs of mental health issues and provide appr
 opriate referrals\, as well as self-care strategies for teachers to preven
 t burnout.<br/><b><i>About The Speaker:</i></b> Priscilla Lee is a Registe
 red Psychologist and Mental Health Counsellor at The Immigrant Education S
 ociety (TIES) with …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/how-teachers-can-support-newcom
 er-mental-health/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Strategies for Heritage Language Maintenance and Raising Bilingual
  Children: A guide for Arabic-Speaking Parents
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230526
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/strategies-for-heritage-languag
 e-maintenance-and-raising-bilingual-children-a-guide-for-arabic-speaking-p
 arents/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="66566"><b>May 26\, 2023 </b></p><p data-blo
 ck-key="k1tg"><b>PD 5:00 - 6:00 MST | Online Event</b></p><p data-block-ke
 y="4d673">By: Raghda Abdelqader</p><p data-block-key="efrm8">Upon immigrat
 ion to Canada\, Arab parents can face substantial challenges when it comes
  to maintaining their heritage language (HL) among their school-aged child
 ren. Due to strong religious and cultural ties to Arabic\, a major concern
  is the loss or attrition of their HL upon exposure to the majority langua
 ge. </p><p data-block-key="cdtua">Though HL maintenance among children has
  been demonstrated to have cognitive\, cultural\, academic\, and economic 
 benefits (Baker\, 2000\; King &amp\;amp\;amp\; Mackey\, 2007\; Park &amp\;
 amp\;amp\; Sarkar\, 2007\; Lee\, 2002)\, HL maintenance can be difficult t
 o maintain due to …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/strategies-for-heritage-languag
 e-maintenance-and-raising-bilingual-children-a-guide-for-arabic-speaking-p
 arents/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About Shadowing as a Pronunciation Technique
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230518
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-shadowing-as-a-
 pronunciation-technique/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="6k8if"></p><embed alt="Shadowing" embedtype
 ="image" format="fullwidth" id="286"/><p data-block-key="678f1"></p><p dat
 a-block-key="8bjps">Please join us and guest host Elsie Johnson on <b>Thur
 sday\, May 18th at 4PM</b> (MST) to talk about pronunciation.</p><p data-b
 lock-key="d3fgc">Have you heard about the pronunciation technique <b>shado
 wing</b>? This technique helps improve pronunciation\, rhythm\, and stress
 . Elsie will introduce a new resource for low-level learners to practice s
 hadowing independently.</p><p data-block-key="ep3tk"><b>Topics for discuss
 ion will include:</b></p><p data-block-key="84a53">- What are the challeng
 es of teaching pronunciation?</p><p data-block-key="ecj4b">- What pronunci
 ation resources have you used?</p><p data-block-key="22lhs">- How do you i
 ntegrate pronunciation into your lessons?</p><p data-block-key="a6p">Pleas
 e email <a href="mailto:DonnaClarke@Immigrant-Education.ca">DonnaClarke@Im
 migrant-Education.ca</a> for the ZOOM link to this session.</p><p data-blo
 ck-key="d67e4"></p><embed alt="Ties &amp\; Advocacy" embedtype="image" for
 mat="fullwidth" id="277"/><p data-block-key="a6e9g"></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-shadowing-as-a-
 pronunciation-technique/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Change It Up - Info Session
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230517
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/change-it-up-info-session/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="cpz98">Wednesday\, May 17<br/>5 PM MST</p><
 p data-block-key="ffvnu">The ATESL Central and Southern Alberta Local Chap
 ters are so excited to be hosting this exciting session for our members!</
 p><p data-block-key="4qbdv"></p><p data-block-key="1g4ta">Come and learn a
 bout an amazing new P.D. opportunity available to ESL instructors in Canad
 a!</p><p data-block-key="712h">Change it Up P.D. is an online\, interactiv
 e course to help trainers\, instructors and group leaders facilitate withi
 n a strengths-based\, trauma-aware approach. Whether you teach literacy or
  employment skills (online or in-person)\, you’ll leave this course with
  hands-on techniques\, strategies\, and methods to set the stage for learn
 ing and create safe and brave spaces for growth.</p><p data-block-key="77f
 e6">For a limited …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/change-it-up-info-session/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Promotion of Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging in
  Learning Environments
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230502
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/the-promotion-of-equity-diversi
 ty-inclusion-and-belonging-in-learning-environments/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="89w32">6:00PM – 8:00PM</p><p data-block-k
 ey="dmfap">1107 2nd Avenue A North (Lethbridge Family Services building)</
 p><p data-block-key="8sqgp"><b>Summary</b></p><p data-block-key="arrkb">Th
 e in person presentation will focus on sharing ideas about the promotion o
 f equity\, diversity\, and inclusion within educational spaces\, and how t
 o enable inclusive learning environments where students can thrive and dev
 elop a sense of belonging in their new social context.</p><p data-block-ke
 y="dnsgh"><b>Presenter</b></p><p data-block-key="4542u">Hernando (Nando) O
 rtega. Project Manager\, Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion. University of
  Lethbridge.</p><p data-block-key="glnb">Originally from Colombia\, He has
  lived in Alberta for the past 14 years\, in Edmonton\, Calgary and Lethbr
 idge. His experience in Canada has been working with non-profit agencies i
 n Calgary\, managing and …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/the-promotion-of-equity-diversi
 ty-inclusion-and-belonging-in-learning-environments/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:2023 TESL SK/SK TEAL/TESL MB Online Conference: Moving Forward
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/2023-tesl-sksk-tealtesl-mb-onli
 ne-conference-moving-forward/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="swr8l">Our colleagues at TESL Saskatchewan\
 , SK TEAL \, and TESL Manitoba are co-hosting a one day online conference 
 on April 29.</p><p data-block-key="cemse"></p><p data-block-key="8ph5">We 
 are very excited to invite all our members to the 2023 annual conference:
  <b>Moving Forward\,</b> which is going to be a joint collaboration betwe
 en TESL SK\, SK TEAL\, and TESL MB. This online Conference will provide a 
 platform for ESL professionals\, volunteers and language learners to share
  best practices and latest research findings\; to explore new trends in cl
 assroom technology\; to develop better strategies for work-life balance an
 d teacher wellness. </p><p data-block-key="3o0b3">&quot\;You are always a
  student\, never a master. …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/2023-tesl-sksk-tealtesl-mb-onli
 ne-conference-moving-forward/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Using Digital Technology Vocabulary Learning Strategies to Teach M
 edical Vocabulary
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230428
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/using-digital-technology-vocabu
 lary-learning-strategies-to-teach-medical-vocabulary/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="gsjif">5 pm to 6 pm</p><p data-block-key="4
 3l9k"><b>Summary:</b></p><p data-block-key="f1mef">This online presentatio
 n covers some of the digital technology learning strategies teachers can u
 se to help students learn technical medical vocabulary from Alberta Health
  Services patient care information documents outside of class. We will als
 o look at some of the common patterns in\, and difficulties with\, patient
  care information documents from the Alberta Health Services MyHealth Albe
 rta website and medical information more generally. Links to flashcards an
 d a list of the most frequently used words across diseases will be include
 d.</p><p data-block-key="b5vtc"><b>Bio:</b></p><p data-block-key="e8io5">E
 mily Yukes is in the final semester of her master&#x27\;s program at the 
 …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/using-digital-technology-vocabu
 lary-learning-strategies-to-teach-medical-vocabulary/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Reading Room and Computer Access for Literacy Learners (CALL)
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230427
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/reading-room-and-computer-acces
 s-for-literacy-learners-call/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="htjkf"> </p><p data-block-key="iac0">Date: 
 Thursday\, April 27\, 2023</p><p data-block-key="5vjci">Time: 4PM (MST)</p
 ><p data-block-key="9jv0i"><b><i>The presenters will focus on some program
 s that TIES offers for Literacy Learners such as Literacy and Basic Englis
 h\, Reading Room and Computer Access for Literacy Learners (CALL) as well 
 as materials and approaches used to meet the needs of the particular group
  of learners.</i></b></p><p data-block-key="8iat9"> Presenters: Nadejda Sa
 vca\, Irina Copil\, Joanne Hingley </p><p data-block-key="crq31"></p><p da
 ta-block-key="cp1u0">Please email <a href="mailto:calgary@atesl.ca">calgar
 y@atesl.ca</a> for the Zoom link</p><p data-block-key="36bs2"></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/reading-room-and-computer-acces
 s-for-literacy-learners-call/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About:  Oral Language for Literacy Development
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230420
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-oral-language-f
 or-literacy-development/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="wdo1v"></p><embed alt="OralDevelopment" emb
 edtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="285"/><p data-block-key="64rtn"></p>
 <p data-block-key="fuvqv"> </p><p data-block-key="cisf5">Please join us on
  <b>Thursday\, April 20th from 4:00-5:00 PM</b> (MST) to talk about consid
 erations for developing oral language in the literacy class. <b>Jeremy Wil
 son</b> will give a short presentation and facilitate a discussion on this
  topic.  </p><p data-block-key="cnpo0">Discussion topics will be:</p><ul><
 li data-block-key="d1k4n"><i>What routines and activities do you use in cl
 ass to help your learners develop oral language? </i></li><li data-block-k
 ey="bdgj3"><i>How do you recycle the same oral language in different conte
 xts?</i></li><li data-block-key="a70jn"><i>What kinds of oral language do 
 you find to be particularly important or useful for your learners and how 
 do they practice these? (ex. greetings\, directions\, making requests\, pe
 rsonal information\, time …</i></li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-oral-language-f
 or-literacy-development/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Learning by Playing: Organizing a Digital Game-based Extra-curricu
 lar Program for ESL Learning
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230324
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/learning-by-playing-organizing-
 a-digital-game-based-extra-curricular-program-for-esl-learning/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="ajfw6"><b>Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM</b></p><p da
 ta-block-key="3heee"><b>Summary:</b></p><p data-block-key="afg6d">Most peo
 ple would agree that games are fun. While digital games are sometimes nega
 tively viewed by educators and parents\, they show great potential for lan
 guage learning with their positive effect on students’ motivation and th
 e contextualized language exposure that they offer. However\, one major dr
 awback of digital-game based language learning (DGBLL) is its lack of conn
 ection to school curricula. Therefore\, in this presentation\, I will intr
 oduce some benefits of DGBLL and propose some research-informed guidelines
  on using video games in an extra-curricular setting. Some key components 
 of this presentation include how to choose video …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/learning-by-playing-organizing-
 a-digital-game-based-extra-curricular-program-for-esl-learning/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About  PBLA Envelopes for Literacy Learners
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-pbla-envelopes-
 for-literacy-learners/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="o0i4u">  </p><p data-block-key="4cf1i"></p>
 <p data-block-key="c97lu"></p><p data-block-key="5ihj2"></p><p data-block-
 key="c1m3d"></p><embed alt="LetsTalkFolders2" embedtype="image" format="fu
 llwidth" id="284"/><p data-block-key="6alcf"></p><p data-block-key="ck8ri"
 >Please join us and guest hosts Salwa\, Allison and Ikram from St. Francis
  of Assisi Women’s LINC Program on Thursday<b>\, March 16th at 4PM</b> (
 MST). </p><p data-block-key="20re9"><b>Our hosts will introduce their PBLA
  Envelopes Pilot for Low leveled Literacy Learners.</b></p><p data-block-k
 ey="1eocs">To better align with the ESL for ALL Skills and Strategies cont
 inuum\, St. Francis instructors ran a pilot project to experiment with a s
 caffolded approach to learning management. For three sessions now\, Founda
 tion and 1L students are using envelopes in place of PBLA binders. In this
  workshop\, we will inform you of our data collection process\, challenges
  and successes of …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-pbla-envelopes-
 for-literacy-learners/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Integrating Artificial Intelligence-Powered Tools in English Langu
 age Teaching
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230224
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/integrating-artificial-intellig
 ence-powered-tools-in-english-language-teaching/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="vqzsv"><b>Presenter</b>: Dr. Kent Lee</p><p
  data-block-key="345ls"></p><p data-block-key="853iv"><b>PD summary</b>: P
 D Summary: Recent advances in tools powered by artificial intelligence</p>
 <p data-block-key="944tu">(AI) and the increasing accessibility of these t
 ools have generated much excitement and</p><p data-block-key="9q9i5">conce
 rn among educators. In the area of English language teaching (ELT)\, open-
 access</p><p data-block-key="a45dp">AI tools (e.g.\, ChatGPT) can automate
  tasks such as natural language generation\,</p><p data-block-key="88ke1">
 conversation simulation\, feedback provision\, and evaluation to an extent
  that may</p><p data-block-key="a53rv">challenge instructors to reflect on
  and reconsider their current ELT practices. The</p><p data-block-key="tat
 q">purpose of this PD session is to (a) provide a brief overview of the cu
 rrent state of using</p><p data-block-key="1jcpl">AI tools in ELT\, …</p
 >
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/integrating-artificial-intellig
 ence-powered-tools-in-english-language-teaching/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About  Music and Singing in the EAL Literacy Classroo
 m
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230216
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-music-and-singi
 ng-in-the-eal-literacy-classroom/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="op53t">  </p><p data-block-key="4o932"></p>
 <embed alt="Let&#x27\;s Talk Sing" embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id
 ="282"/><p data-block-key="cdonr"></p><p data-block-key="1b286"></p><p dat
 a-block-key="cqjlb">Please join us and guest host Katrina Derix-Langstraat
  on <b>Thursday\, February 16th at 4PM</b> (MST). </p><p data-block-key="d
 186t">Maybe you love to sing in the shower\, but wouldn&#x27\;t dare sing 
 in public? Maybe you think your students would enjoy singing in class\, bu
 t you don&#x27\;t know where to start?</p><p data-block-key="cosm">There a
 re many advantages to using music as a learning tool in EAL literacy class
 room\, but it is not a common practice. In this session we will explore so
 me of the benefits of using music and singing with our learners. No musica
 l training is necessary to be able to engage your learners in …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-music-and-singi
 ng-in-the-eal-literacy-classroom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About  Space to Learn: Developing Trauma-Aware Practi
 ce
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230119
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-space-to-learn-
 developing-trauma-aware-practice/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="kk9xs">  </p><embed alt="Trauma Aware" embe
 dtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="278"/><p data-block-key="emch6"></p><
 p data-block-key="4icv8">Please join us and guest host Emily Albertsen on 
 <b>Thursday\, January 19th at 4PM</b> (MST).  </p><p data-block-key="369hm
 ">Many of the learners in our classrooms have experienced trauma in their 
 lives. In this workshop\, we will explore the possible impact of trauma on
  learning and discuss strategies for trauma-aware practice for classroom i
 nstructors.</p><p data-block-key="231h2">We will approach this topic gentl
 y\, with a little humour and understanding\, and a focus on teaching.</p><
 p data-block-key="2b73g">Discussion topics will include:</p><ul><li data-b
 lock-key="ft7k5">How can we make our classrooms safer spaces? </li><li dat
 a-block-key="nrp">How can we build inclusive and effective learning enviro
 nments? </li></ul><p data-block-key="ca04g">Please email <a href="mailto:D
 onnaClarke@Immigrant-Education.ca">DonnaClarke@Immigrant-Education.ca</a> 
 for the ZOOM link to this session. </p><p data-block-key="62pqo"></p><p da
 ta-block-key="4hmpf"></p><p data-block-key="6mbri"></p><embed alt="Ties &a
 mp\; Advocacy" embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="277"/><p data-bloc
 k-key="b0o74"></p><p data-block-key="1066j"></p><p data-block-key="4n8lr">
 </p><p data-block-key="b0g92"></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-space-to-learn-
 developing-trauma-aware-practice/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Using Avenue in Your Teaching
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230113
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/using-avenue-in-your-teaching/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="ywzde">The ATESL Calgary Local invites you 
 to join us for Kevin Simpson&#x27\;s PD session about Avenue on Friday Jan
 uary 13\, 2023 at 5pm. It will be online and hosted on Zoom. <br/></p><p 
 data-block-key="a3ek6">&quot\;Many instructors are running their coursewar
 e right from day 1\, and would benefit from a review of initial course set
 tings. From there\, we’ll look at some of the more useful activity types
  on Avenue\, starting with the quiz. We’ll look at how to set one or mor
 e up because there are different question types that are useful. Assignmen
 ts are also great for speaking and writing tasks. Like quizzes and …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/using-avenue-in-your-teaching/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Anti Racism in the EAL/ESL Alberta Community
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221203
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/anti-racism-in-the-ealesl-alber
 ta-community/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="14opr"></p><p data-block-key="e0r5b">The Bo
 ard is very happy to share that ATESL will be hosting a free\, three hour\
 , online anti-racism symposium on Saturday\, December 3 from 9-12 am: Anti
  Racism in the EAL/ESL Alberta Community</p><p data-block-key="2urdg">The 
 symposium will feature 3 speakers:</p><p data-block-key="408g5">Iftu Harga
 ya\;</p><p data-block-key="f14gv">Suzanne Clavelle\; and </p><p data-bloc
 k-key="c73fk">Alexandra Marshall. </p><p data-block-key="29fbu">Feedback 
 from the engagement sessions will inform how the Government of Alberta can
  play a leading role in addressing racism and identify what anti-racism ac
 tions\, initiatives\, programs and services are needed to help address rac
 ism in Alberta.</p><p data-block-key="fkth9">Find out more and register vi
 a this link: <a href="https://pheedloop.com/ATESLSymposium2022/site/home/"
 >https://pheedloop.com/ATESLSymposium2022/site/home/</a><br/><br/><br/>ATE
 SL&#x27\;s members\, and our learners are comprised of …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/anti-racism-in-the-ealesl-alber
 ta-community/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Teaching
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221122
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/culturally-responsive-teaching/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="ww7pf"> </p><p data-block-key="bjcnu"><b>Ev
 ent Description: </b>Today’s classrooms reflect great ethnic and cultura
 l diversity\, posing some challenges for new and experienced teachers alik
 e. At times\, it can be difficult to implement effective inclusive practic
 es for our students as their needs can differ substantially from one anoth
 er. Join this interactive workshop where culturally responsive teaching pe
 dagogy will be introduced and discussed\; specific strategies and resource
 s will also be provided.</p><p data-block-key="fht7m"><b>Bio: </b>May Yeun
 g holds undergraduate degrees in psychology and education\, a certificate 
 of teaching ESL\, and a graduate degree in educational psychology. Now\, s
 he hopes to obtain a doctorate degree. After teaching in the public …</p
 >
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/culturally-responsive-teaching/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About Learning Upgrade for Literacy
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221117
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-learning-upgrad
 e-for-literacy/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="hf34p"> </p><p data-block-key="8vogq">Pleas
 e join us on <b>Thursday\, November 17th at 4PM</b> (MST) to talk about Le
 arning Upgrade for literacy by Roberta Powers. She is an experienced LINC 
 teacher and Educational Consultant for <b>New Readers Press</b>. Roberta w
 ill demo a cool\, campy digital platform called Learning Upgrade that is g
 ood for face-to-face or independent learning. Mostly though\, she will sha
 re how to use music\, humour\, drama and/or games in the classroom. </p><p
  data-block-key="ec5sj"><b>Discussion topics will be:</b></p><p data-block
 -key="59lkg">1) What combinations of fun\, picturesque digital/ electronic
  and/or print materials have you tried for your face to face or hybrid lea
 rning\, and how have those …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-learning-upgrad
 e-for-literacy/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About: Using Routines with Literacy Learners
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221020
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-using-routines-
 with-literacy-learners/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="bz8at"></p><p data-block-key="ahg4a"></p><e
 mbed alt="LetsTalkAbout102022" embedtype="image" format="left" id="271"/><
 p data-block-key="a21ge"></p><embed alt="Picture2LetsTalk102022" embedtype
 ="image" format="right" id="272"/><p data-block-key="1gnt8"></p><p data-bl
 ock-key="7ml8k"></p><p data-block-key="7d275">Please join us on Thursday\,
  October 20th from 4:00-5:00 PM (MST) to talk about strategies for creatin
 g and using routines with literacy learners. Heather Imorde will give a sh
 ort presentation and facilitate a discussion on this topic.</p><p data-blo
 ck-key="94bgp">Discussion topics will be:</p><ul><li data-block-key="au5ae
 "> What routines do you use to begin or end your class? </li><li data-bloc
 k-key="dp06j">How do these routines build a caring classroom community? Co
 nsistency is key! </li><li data-block-key="euqcp">What are ways you approa
 ch learning activities that allow your students to focus on the tasks at h
 and? (Procedures for handing out papers\, setting expectations for partner
  work\, agenda for the day\, etc.)</li><li data-block-key="8q79h"> What if
  routines …</li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-using-routines-
 with-literacy-learners/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Accept It\, Change it or Leave it! Mindfully Navigating Challenges
  in Academic Settings
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220923
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/accept-it-change-it-or-leave-it
 -mindfully-navigating-challenges-in-academic-settings/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="j07wo"> </p><p data-block-key="8evc5">Descr
 iption: Over the course of the COVID Pandemic\, online education became a 
 standard platform for ESL teachers in Alberta to facilitate learning. Stud
 ents in ESL programs not only acquired language and digital literacy skill
 s but also had a virtual community to sustain them during periods of socia
 l isolation. The rapid shift to online education\; however\, also has crea
 ted new challenges for teachers. Specifically\, the workload of most teach
 ers has become heavier than ever\, and there are less opportunities to con
 nect and collaborate with colleagues. At this juncture\, many teachers hav
 e been left feeling disillusioned\, frustrated\, and exhausted. This sessi
 on …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/accept-it-change-it-or-leave-it
 -mindfully-navigating-challenges-in-academic-settings/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:For the Love of Literacy 2022
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/for-the-love-of-literacy-2022/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="g2rg2"> </p><p data-block-key="2m1jt">The L
 iteracy Centre of Expertise at TIES in Calgary\, Alberta\, is hosting a fr
 ee online conference dedicated to ESL literacy.</p><p data-block-key="48oj
 h"></p><p data-block-key="bsrpu"></p><embed alt="TIESSeptLiteracyEvent0917
 22" embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="251"/><p data-block-key="4310
 a"><b>For the Love of Literacy 2022</b> is a full-day conference dedicated
  to sharing strategies and approaches for teaching ESL literacy in the set
 tlement sector. The event will feature keynote speaker Michel Chikwanine\,
  former child soldier and powerful speaker on creating change\, as well as
  a series of presenters from across Canada. </p><p data-block-key="74j4i"
 >The conference will be held on Saturday\, September 17\, from 9-3 MDT. To
  register\, please go to <a href="https://literacyconference2022.eventbrit
 e.com/">https://literacyconference2022.eventbrite.com</a></p><p data-block
 -key="d8g4h">  <a href="https://literacyconference2022.eventbrite.com/">Fo
 r the Love of Literacy Conference 2022</a>The Literacy …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/for-the-love-of-literacy-2022/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About: Language and Literacy – Building Blocks for 
 Reading and Spelling in English
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220818
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-language-and-li
 teracy-building-blocks-for-reading-and-spelling-in-english/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="xa4wt"></p><embed alt="Let&#x27\;s Talk Abo
 ut - Language + Literacy - Building blocks for reading and spelling in Eng
 lish" embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="243"/><p data-block-key="2r
 08"></p><p data-block-key="72m9h">Please join us on Thursday\, August 18th
  from 4:00-5:00 PM (MST) to talk about using building blocks for reading a
 nd spelling in English. Shona Nichols will give a short presentation and f
 acilitate a discussion on this topic.</p><p data-block-key="b341v">Discuss
 ion questions will be:</p><ul><li data-block-key="7t2df">Language skills a
 nd literacy skills overlap but are not identical. What are the similaritie
 s and differences?</li><li data-block-key="2ommv">Do you intentionally tea
 ch literacy skills in your educational setting? If so\, how? If not\, why 
 not?</li><li data-block-key="1qirk">What resources\, knowledge\, or suppor
 t do you need as an instructor to help your learners master vocabulary\, r
 ead more fluently\, and spell accurately?</li></ul><p data-block-key="b8j5
 d">Please email <a href="mailto:JeremyWilson@Immigrant-Education.ca">Jerem
 yWilson@Immigrant-Education.ca</a> …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-language-and-li
 teracy-building-blocks-for-reading-and-spelling-in-english/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Brave Conversations
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220624
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/brave-conversations/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="s1v3i"><b>5:00 - 6:00 MST | Online Event</b
 ><br/><b>Presenter: Alexandra Marshall</b><br/></p><p data-block-key="7aus
 h"><b>Workshop summary:</b> In this presentation we will discuss pertinent
  ESL topics including how to create a more welcoming and inclusive environ
 ment for all EAL/ESL learners with a focus on 2SLGBTQ+ terms and identitie
 s. We will examine topics which are often overlooked in an ESL/EAL course\
 , such as 2SLGBTQ+ rights and history and addressing why these concepts ar
 e often not incorporated in our classes\, how to respectfully introduce th
 em into our ESL/EAL curricula\, and the importance of inclusive instructio
 n.</p><p data-block-key="6t9vh"><b>Presenter Bio:</b> Alexandra Marshall (
 she/her) has been teaching EAL for over 15 …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/brave-conversations/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Hybrid In Action
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220623
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/hybrid-in-action/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="nmc0h">4:00 - 5:00 PM</p><p data-block-key=
 "cps2p">Would you like to learn about how you teach a Hybrid class? This p
 resentation will look at a variety of fun activities to teach listening an
 d speaking within a hybrid setting. How to engage both online and onsite l
 earners to interact with each other and use teaching methods that take the
  best from both worlds.</p><p data-block-key="2idgi">Patricia Len is a Lit
 eracy LINC ½ Instructor and even though she has been teaching LINC for ma
 ny years\, literacy and relationship- building is where her passion lies.<
 /p><p data-block-key="v4ip"></p><p data-block-key="92j6f">Please email <a 
 href="mailto:calgary@atesl.ca">calgary@atesl.ca</a> for a meeting link!</p
 ><p data-block-key="4r6ab">This session is open to all …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/hybrid-in-action/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About: Using Avenue with Literacy Learners
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220616
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-using-avenue-wi
 th-literacy-learners/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="2qc10">Please join us on Thursday\, June 16
 th from 4:00-5:00 PM (MST) to talk about using Avenue with literacy learne
 rs. Rabia Garewal will give a short presentation and facilitate a discussi
 on on this topic.</p><p data-block-key="2vc67">Discussion topics will be:<
 /p><ul><li data-block-key="42gfe">What online platform or LMS do you use w
 ith your literacy learners? </li><li data-block-key="jft6">What makes it c
 hallenging for literacy learners to use these platforms? </li><li data-blo
 ck-key="21k32">How can we facilitate the use of an LMS for low-level liter
 acy learners?</li><li data-block-key="2nog2">How can we ensure student par
 ticipation on an LMS? </li></ul><p data-block-key="6oq5o">Please email <a 
 href="mailto:JeremyWilson@Immigrant-Education.ca">JeremyWilson@Immigrant-E
 ducation.ca</a> for the ZOOM link to this session.</p><p data-block-key="2
 rfd0"></p><p data-block-key="aa7th"></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-using-avenue-wi
 th-literacy-learners/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Educational Equity: How Educators Can Promote it in Their Practice
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220613
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/educational-equity-how-educator
 s-can-promote-it-in-their-practice/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="9khly"> </p><p data-block-key="7ot1q">5:00 
 - 6:00 PM</p><p data-block-key="41alp"></p><p data-block-key="dk3o5">Speak
 er: Lewie Moodley\, Dean at Bredin College</p><p data-block-key="2ed99"></
 p><p data-block-key="227rc"> Lewie Moodley was the ESL Coordinator at RDC 
 Continued Education school. Now\, he is the Dean of Student Services at Br
 edin College in Edmonton. He has been in academia for the past 7 years in 
 various roles. He started off as a college instructor then became a Progra
 m Leader\, Education Manager\, Director and now Dean. He moved to Alberta 
 in 2019 from Melbourne Australia to further his career in academics. He is
  passionate about learning and working in the post-secondary education sec
 tor. He is an advocate for educational …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/educational-equity-how-educator
 s-can-promote-it-in-their-practice/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Vocabulary Acquisition in Your Classroom
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220606
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/vocabulary-acquisition-in-your-
 classroom/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="j1zzh"></p><embed alt="vo‧cab‧u‧la‧
 ry2.png" embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="225"/><p data-block-key=
 "80nla">6:00-7:30 pm (50 minute presentation + discussion) <br/>Presenter
 : Shona Nichols</p><p data-block-key="c6smh">Topic: Vocabulary Acquisition
  in Your Classroom: Ways to master words while developing language skills 
 (all levels of <br/>learners) <br/></p><p data-block-key="57oop"></p><p 
 data-block-key="dia4u">Please join ATESL Calgary for this upcoming online 
 PD session <br/><br/><br/> <br/>Understanding what WORDS mean and how the
 y are used is key to READING and <br/>LISTENING COMPREHENSION. Of the 171
 \,476 words currently in use in the English <br/>language (Oxford English
  Dictionary)\, which words do learners need to know? <br/></p><ul><li dat
 a-block-key="c7cfj">How can instructors facilitate vocabulary mastery? <br
 /></li><li data-block-key="d1g4k">How does teaching and learning vocabular
 y change as learners progress through the CLBs?<br/></li><li data-block-ke
 y="50ras">How can instructors promote basic …</li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/vocabulary-acquisition-in-your-
 classroom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:How can we help students develop their oral fluency?
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220527
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/how-can-we-help-students-develo
 p-their-oral-fluency/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="zg0x6">PD 5:00 - 6:00 MST | Online Event</p
 ><p data-block-key="2m563"></p><p data-block-key="13e5g"><b>Presenter: Shi
 ran Wang</b></p><p data-block-key="3akvt"></p><p data-block-key="6p0uv"><b
 >Workshop summary:</b> Oral fluency is an important indicator of language 
 learners’ speaking proficiency. With the problem raised that oral fluenc
 y development has been neglected in the language classroom\, researchers h
 ave made the effort to examine the effectiveness of different fluency-orie
 nted techniques.</p><ol><li data-block-key="95onf">What are the most resea
 rch-supported classroom-based techniques for oral fluency development for 
 ESL/EFL learners?</li><li data-block-key="5ifbq">To what extent are these 
 techniques included in the most popular student textbooks issued by major 
 publishers?<br/></li></ol><p data-block-key="8lo37">This presentation will
  discuss the three types of activities that were found to have positive ef
 fects on …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/how-can-we-help-students-develo
 p-their-oral-fluency/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Using Interactive Digital Activities with LINC Literacy Learners
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220525
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/using-interactive-digital-activ
 ities-with-linc-literacy-learners/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="j1gcp">5:00- 6:00 PM</p><p data-block-key="
 7cjf0">Please join ATESL Calgary and our presenters\, Donna Clarke &amp\; 
 Jeremy Wilson!</p><p data-block-key="aav6a"></p><p data-block-key="7uaas">
 Would you like to learn more about utilizing engaging\, interactive\, digi
 tal activities and materials in your classroom? This presentation will loo
 k at the benefits of using these activities in online\, hybrid and in-pers
 on LINC classes\, while also considering principles of effective design an
 d potential tools for creating your own.</p><p data-block-key="902ct"> </p
 ><p data-block-key="42cja">Donna Clarke is the lead for the Literacy Centr
 e of Expertise at TIES in Calgary. Her passion is fueled by the exceptiona
 l students she has the privilege of sharing her days with.</p><p data-bloc
 k-key="9k40u">Jeremy Wilson is …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/using-interactive-digital-activ
 ities-with-linc-literacy-learners/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About: Reading at the Right Level - Strength\, Confid
 ence\, and Growth
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220519
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-reading-at-the-
 right-level-strength-confidence-and-growth/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="tel2c">Please join us on Thursday\, May 19t
 h from 4:00-5:00 PM (MST) to talk about level considerations for reading i
 nstruction. Emily Albertsen will give a short presentation and facilitate 
 a discussion on this topic.</p><p data-block-key="8qfoh">Discussion topics
  will be:</p><ul><li data-block-key="dofrv">How do you feel when you read 
 at your independent level? Instructional level? Frustration level? </li><l
 i data-block-key="citac">Do you personally read widely at your independent
  level? </li><li data-block-key="4jd4u">Why do you do this? </li><li data-
 block-key="disa4">What are the benefits for you? </li><li data-block-key="
 acei2">What are the benefits for learners of reading widely at their indep
 endent level?</li><li data-block-key="dhmv3">What factors make a text easi
 er or harder to read?</li><li data-block-key="hf90">How do you encourage i
 ndependent …</li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-reading-at-the-
 right-level-strength-confidence-and-growth/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pronunciation: The role of the listener
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220429
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/pronunciation-the-role-of-the-l
 istener/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="6fo18"><b>PD 5:00 - 6:00 MST | Online Event
 </b></p><p data-block-key="8gcue">In pronunciation we focus almost exclusi
 vely on our learner’s speech. In recent years\, it has become accepted t
 hat pronunciation should focus on intelligibility rather than achieving a 
 native-like accent. However\, intelligibility is a two-way street. Issues 
 such as familiarity\, attitudes\, beliefs\, speaking conditions\, and lang
 uage background can all impact how well a message is understood by a liste
 ner. This presentation will discuss issues that affect how a message is re
 ceived by listeners\, and how to help learners in dealing with communicati
 on break downs.</p><p data-block-key="3r3pq">Presenter: Dr. Jennifer A. Fo
 ote is an Assistant Professor …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/pronunciation-the-role-of-the-l
 istener/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About:  Creating and Using Travel Stories with your L
 iteracy Class
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220421
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-creating-and-us
 ing-travel-stories-with-your-literacy-class/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="ftvil"> </p><p data-block-key="tcnt">Please
  join us on <b>Thursday\, April 21st from 4:00-5:00 PM </b>(MST) to talk a
 bout creating and using travel stories in your class. Val Baggaley will gi
 ve a presentation and facilitate a discussion on this topic.  </p><p data-
 block-key="8botn">Discussion topics will be: </p><ul><li data-block-key="d
 lbim"> <i>What design principles do we need to think about when we create 
 these </i> <i>stories?</i> </li><li data-block-key="5m6da"> <i>How can tea
 chers use and expand on these stories in the classroom? </i></li><li data-
 block-key="r3rd"> <i>Brainstorm a few ideas of a trip you might write into
  a story for your class. </i> <i>What steps do you need to think about ahe
 ad of time to …</i></li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-creating-and-us
 ing-travel-stories-with-your-literacy-class/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Teacher GSA - April
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220412
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-teacher-gsa-april/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="svsjq"></p><embed alt="ATESL Teacher GSA" e
 mbedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="223"/><p data-block-key="3bthb"> <
 /p><p data-block-key="pclf">Dear 2SLGBTQ+ instructors\, allies\, and frien
 ds:</p><p data-block-key="2q0jr">Please join our ATESL Teacher GSA Tuesday
 \, April 12 at 7PM.</p><p data-block-key="1e1h4">We&#x27\;ll share experie
 nces and resources to foster community-building and inclusion.</p><p data-
 block-key="bl33t">Email <a href="mailto:gsa@atesl.ca">gsa@atesl.ca</a> t
 o join.</p><p data-block-key="d7dlu">Come share a fun time and show your s
 upport!<br/>See you there! </p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-teacher-gsa-april/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ECSD LINC Digital Literacy Progression List
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220325
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/ecsd-linc-digital-literacy-prog
 ression-list/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="jh55i"> </p><p data-block-key="1mpq3">Prese
 nter: Diana Agudelo</p><p data-block-key="djls2">Workshop summary: The LIN
 C program at Edmonton Catholic Separate Schools created a Digital Literacy
  Progression List for levels Foundation L to CLB 6 based on CLB: ESL for A
 LL and teacher consultation. Diana will showcase the list along with its d
 evelopment\, implications\, location\, and use within the organization. Sh
 e will also discuss tips on how to incorporate digital literacy in literac
 y classrooms. </p><p data-block-key="p9vf">Presenter Bio: Diana Agudelo ha
 s been the Academic Coordinator for the LINC program at Edmonton Catholic 
 Separate Schools (ECSD) since 2016. She supports teachers and creates curr
 iculum for literacy classes at ECSD LINC in …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/ecsd-linc-digital-literacy-prog
 ression-list/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About: We Did It! What now?
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220317
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-we-did-it-what-
 now-developing-print-and-digital-literacy-in-linc-learners/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<h2 data-block-key="cjmqg"><b>Developing Print and Digital Lit
 eracy in LINC Learners</b></h2><p data-block-key="ag8v9"> </p><p data-bloc
 k-key="5rh98"><b>ATESL Advocacy and the Literacy Centre of Expertise are p
 artnering again for another great session!</b></p><p data-block-key="cufq9
 ">Please join us on <b>Thursday\, March 17th from 4:00-5:00 PM</b> (MST) t
 o talk about developing print and digital literacy in LINC learners. Donna
  Seitz will give a short presentation and facilitate a discussion on this 
 topic.</p><p data-block-key="b8lq9">Discussion topics will be:</p><ul><li 
 data-block-key="fabu1"><i>How can instructors teach print literacy online?
 </i></li><li data-block-key="eksl9"><i>Print literacy and digital literacy
  require different skills and awareness. How can we address both in our cl
 asses?</i></li><li data-block-key="5gg9o"><i>Going online has required lea
 rners and instructors to acquire digital skills …</i></li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-we-did-it-what-
 now-developing-print-and-digital-literacy-in-linc-learners/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:My Canadian English: Making reading instruction and basic informat
 ion accessible through YouTube
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220225
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/my-canadian-english-making-read
 ing-instruction-and-basic-information-accessible-through-youtube/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="987ri"></p><p data-block-key="1409p">Do 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 l
 anguage learners\, especially in the context of LINC\, PBLA\, and task-bas
 ed learning/assessment. Learn about the science of reading\, phonemic awar
 eness\, letter-sound correspondence\, observable reading behaviours\, and 
 more. My videos are designed to make reading\, as well as information abou
 t things in Canada\, more accessible to ALL learners\, including those in 
 the lower levels.</p><p data-block-key="4ia3h">Presenter: Shona Nichols is
  an English language instructor\, mom\, pet-lover\, world traveller\, and 
 YouTube Content Creator for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC__p
 aso2h52bL-5GCbtBkvA">My …</a></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/my-canadian-english-making-read
 ing-instruction-and-basic-information-accessible-through-youtube/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Leading EAP learners from paraphrasing to “power-phrasing”
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220223
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/leading-eap-learners-from-parap
 hrasing-to-power-phrasing/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="8hcgb">Developing writers sometimes avoid p
 araphrasing because it is more challenging than quoting and because they a
 re afraid of committing plagiarism. When EAP educators focus on the ways i
 n which paraphrasing gives the writer agency\, when they take care to prog
 ress from decontextualized activities towards activities where context is 
 central\, and when they link paraphrasing to the positive values of academ
 ic integrity rather than the negative consequences of plagiarism\, writers
  may begin to see paraphrasing as “power-phrasing.”</p><p data-block-k
 ey="bsbn2"></p><p data-block-key="7lse0">Please join the Calgary Local for
  a presentation by Silvia Rossi from on February 23 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.<
 /p><p data-block-key="aaeuv">This session is open …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/leading-eap-learners-from-parap
 hrasing-to-power-phrasing/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About Material Design for Literacy
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220217
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-material-design
 -for-literacy/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="n2f6m"> </p><p data-block-key="2728e">Pleas
 e join us on <b>Thursday\, February 17th at 4PM</b> (MST) to talk about ma
 terial design for literacy. Daniel Green will give a short presentation an
 d facilitate a discussion on this topic.  </p><p data-block-key="eq0pt">Di
 scussion topics will be:</p><ul><li data-block-key="3e1h1"><i>What is &quo
 t\;cognitive load&quot\; and how can it be minimised when creating literac
 y-stream learning materials?</i></li><li data-block-key="4qn4p"><i>What ma
 terial design principles facilitate straightforward adaptation between all
  4 skill areas?</i></li><li data-block-key="br2tj"><i>How can teachers cre
 ate literacy materials that promote both learner autonomy and individual c
 reativity?</i></li></ul><p data-block-key="2s4a3">Please email <a href="ma
 ilto:JeremyWilson@Immigrant-Education.ca">JeremyWilson@Immigrant-Education
 .ca</a> for the ZOOM link to this session. </p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-material-design
 -for-literacy/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Teacher GSA
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220208
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-teacher-gsa/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="ts82u">Dear 2SLGBTQ+ instructors\, allies\,
  and friends:</p><p data-block-key="blu80">Please join our ATESL Teacher G
 SA Tuesday\, February 8 at 7PM.</p><p data-block-key="2nkc7">We&#x27\;ll s
 hare experiences and resources to foster community-building and inclusion.
  </p><p data-block-key="7m9vv">Email <a href="mailto:gsa@atesl.ca">gsa@ate
 sl.ca</a> to join. </p><p data-block-key="cjsvh">Come share a fun time and
  show your support! </p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-teacher-gsa/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Designing Pre-Task Grammar Activities: Moving Beyond the Tradition
 al
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220128
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/designing-pre-task-grammar-acti
 vities-moving-beyond-the-traditional/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="zn58z"></p><p data-block-key="34v1l"><b>PD 
 5:00 - 6:00 MST | Online Event</b></p><p data-block-key="fi5av">Dr. Leila 
 Ranta and Dr. Majid Nikouee</p><p data-block-key="e953e">It is now well ac
 cepted that grammar instruction has an important role to play in</p><p dat
 a-block-key="8ke4v">ESL instruction\, even when a task-based approach is u
 sed. The question that arises</p><p data-block-key="bs5ed">is what kind of
  grammar activity to plan for. According to language learning theory\,</p>
 <p data-block-key="816nn">written grammar exercises cannot possibly enable
  learners to immediately use new</p><p data-block-key="733f4">grammatical 
 knowledge in a communicative speaking task. What is needed are</p><p data-
 block-key="6hnjh">practice activities that are similar in some way to real
 -world language use so that</p><p data-block-key="fj28b">learning is trans
 ferable. In this presentation\, we …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/designing-pre-task-grammar-acti
 vities-moving-beyond-the-traditional/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Informing and Improving Instructional Practice Using the ATESL Bes
 t Practices
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220120
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/informing-and-improving-instruc
 tional-practice-using-the-atesl-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="wj06c"></p><p data-block-key="4cctu">Dear A
 TESL members\,</p><p data-block-key="9tmsn">Please join the Southern Alber
 ta Local as we welcome Herly Cervera to speak on <i>Informing and Improvin
 g Instructional Practice Using the ATESL Best Practices</i>. This <i>free<
 /i> virtual PD gathering is taking place on <b>January 20th</b> <b>from 7:
 00PM-8:O0PM</b>\, and is open to ATESL members across the province.   <
 /p><p data-block-key="f2vq4"></p><p data-block-key="80bof">ATESL Best Prac
 tices Document: <a href="https://www.atesl.ca/resources/best-practices-adu
 lt-eal-and-linc-programming-alberta/">https://www.atesl.ca/resources/best-
 practices-adult-eal-and-linc-programming-alberta/</a></p><p data-block-key
 ="97vtp">Alana and Lauren</p><p data-block-key="j1es">ATESL South Co-chair
 s</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/informing-and-improving-instruc
 tional-practice-using-the-atesl-best-practices/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About Indigenous Content in the Literacy Classroom
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220120
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-indigenous-cont
 ent-in-the-literacy-classroom/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="sh5ol"> ATESL Advocacy and TIES Literacy Ce
 ntre of Expertise would like you to join us on <b>Thursday\, January 20th 
 at 4PM</b> (MST) to talk about indigenous content in the literacy classroo
 m. Suzanne Clavelle\, author of Indigenous Voices in the Classroom\, will 
 give a short presentation and facilitate a discussion on how to approach t
 his topic with literacy learners.  </p><p data-block-key="ng24">Discussio
 n topics will be: </p><ul><li data-block-key="6lvj8">What are appropriate 
 topics for lower-level Literacy students? </li><li data-block-key="6f0js">
 What are appropriate topics for higher-level Literacy students? </li><li d
 ata-block-key="3clia">Where can you find appropriate resources online? </l
 i></ul><p data-block-key="6944e">Please email <a href="mailto:JeremyWilson
 @Immigrant-Education.ca">JeremyWilson@Immigrant-Education.ca</a> for the Z
 OOM link to this session.  </p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-indigenous-cont
 ent-in-the-literacy-classroom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let's Walk-through the ATESL Best Practices for Adult EAL and LINC
  Programming in Alberta
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220112
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-walk-through-the-atesl-bes
 t-practices-for-adult-eal-and-linc-programming-in-alberta/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="voev5">6 PM - January 12th. </p><p data-blo
 ck-key="c2fp5">The session will be hosted on Zoom. <br/></p><p data-block-
 key="30mnm">What&#x27\;s new in 2022? Join me as we walk through the newly
  revised ATESL Best Practices. Let&#x27\;s explore the best practice state
 ments\, vignettes\, references\, PD resources and classroom resources. Whe
 ther you are an administrator\, an instructor/facilitator\, or a volunteer
  in your organization\, we would love to see you there!<br/><br/><b>Presen
 ter:</b></p><p data-block-key="2lncj">Herly U. Cervera is the project cons
 ultant/writer of the revised ATESL Best Practices. She has extensive exper
 ience working as a LINC and Employment-based instructor for over 9 years. 
 She loves doing research and materials development\, and describes herself
  …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-walk-through-the-atesl-bes
 t-practices-for-adult-eal-and-linc-programming-in-alberta/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Best Practices Website Workshop - Focus on Indigenization an
 d Anti-Racism
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211217
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-best-practices-website-wo
 rkshop-focus-on-indigenization-and-anti-racism/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="subwq"></p><p data-block-key="2bu3v"><b>PD 
 5:00 - 6:00 MST | Online Event</b></p><p data-block-key="r3o2">The ATESL B
 est Practices website workshop will showcase the website and focuses on th
 e sections on Indigenization and Anti-Racism. It further explores best pra
 ctice statements\, vignettes\, references and PD resources\, classroom and
  community resources with a walk-through of the document through the web.<
 /p><p data-block-key="575dd">Herly Cervera works as a project consultant/w
 riter of the revised ATESL Best Practices. She has almost 10 years of work
  experience in university as professor in the Languages Department and a c
 oordinator of the Mass Communication program in the Philippines. In Canada
 \, she both worked as LINC and employment-based …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-best-practices-website-wo
 rkshop-focus-on-indigenization-and-anti-racism/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Leadership in Language Learning
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211126
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/leadership-in-language-learning
 /
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="edgyy"> </p><p data-block-key="e82vf">In th
 e TESL field\, there are stories of language teachers turned leaders who c
 ome into these new roles without prior leadership knowledge or training. T
 o address this issue\, a framework conceptualized for EAL leadership\, uni
 que to it and rooted within the core values of language education and educ
 ators is explored through application of Authentic Leadership Theory and e
 xercises in building authenticity both individually and collectively throu
 gh a community of practice.</p><p data-block-key="ej0f5">Jason Andrews\, M
 Ed\, is an EAL instructor at Bow Valley College in Calgary. He recently co
 mpleted his Masters of Education through Thompson Rivers University where 
 he completed a project …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/leadership-in-language-learning
 /
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let's talk about: The Language Experience Approach
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211118
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-the-language-ex
 perience-approach/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="wvhqu"></p><p data-block-key="ck98"><b>Thur
 sday\, November 18 4PM MST</b></p><p data-block-key="6pl8o">ATESL Advocacy
  and TIES - Let’s Talk About Literacy series is thrilled to have Andrea 
 Echelberger as our conversation facilitator of the month. Andrea Echelberg
 er is the current president of LESLLA and\, as the video demonstrates\, an
  excellent practitioner in the Language Experience Approach.</p><p data-bl
 ock-key="ehr7u">Learn about the benefits of using learner-generated texts 
 in teaching literacy through the language experience approach (LEA). This 
 research-backed approach supports the development of fluency and decoding 
 skills in a highly interactive\, contextualized\, and most importantly\, e
 ngaging process. Andrea asks that\, time permitting\, you please watch thi
 s video before attending the …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-the-language-ex
 perience-approach/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL 2021 Annual General Meeting
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-2021-annual-general-meeti
 ng/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="s12hd"> The ATESL 2021 Annual General Meeti
 ng is taking place on Friday\, October 15th at 4:45PM. It will be hosted o
 n Zoom\, and a link to it can be found in the WHOVA Conference App.</p><p 
 data-block-key="4ao59"><br/><b>If you are not attending the conference\, b
 ut would like to come to the AGM\, please </b><a href="mailto:atesl.admin@
 atesl.ca"><b>email me</b></a><b>\, and I will send you an access link.  
 </b><br/></p><p data-block-key="3tf1t">At the AGM\, we will be approving t
 he 2021 Agenda\, 2020 AGM Minutes and the 2020 Audited Financial Statement
 s\, which will be posted to the website early next week. We ask that anyon
 e attending the AGM take a few …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-2021-annual-general-meeti
 ng/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL 2021 Conference - Lighting the Future: Expanding Expectation
 s
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211016
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-2021-conference-lighting-
 the-future-expanding-expectations/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="5n130">Come join us for two days of online 
 learning\, four keynote speakers\, over 60 presenters and many publishers 
 and exhibitors! </p><p data-block-key="4oatv">Remember that if you registe
 r for the conference\, you will have access to recorded sessions for 6 mon
 ths afterwards.</p><p data-block-key="6fkg2">You can still register <a id=
 "3153" linktype="page">here</a> until Wednesday\, October 13. </p><p data-
 block-key="8k13t">We look forward to seeing you soon!</p><p data-block-key
 ="124tv"></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-2021-conference-lighting-
 the-future-expanding-expectations/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Introducing a Suite of Inclusive and Antiracist Writing Guides
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210921
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/introducing-a-suite-of-inclusiv
 e-and-antiracist-writing-guides/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="j4wnp"></p><p data-block-key="4ff4h">We hop
 e that you are having a great summer. We wanted to update you on the activ
 ities of the Calgary local.</p><p data-block-key="46chr">Our last PD sessi
 on for before the ATESL Conference will be on <b>Tuesday\, September 21 at
  5:00 pm</b>. For the first hour\, Julia Lane (Writing Services Coordinato
 r) and Emily Lam (Writing and Learning Peer) from the SFU Student Learning
  Commons\, will present on <b><i>Introducing a Suite of Inclusive and Anti
 racist Writing Guides</i></b>. After the presentation\, we will have the d
 raw for the<b><i> free ATESL 2021 Conference registration</i></b>. </p><p 
 data-block-key="eqptr">We are also in the process of planning for …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/introducing-a-suite-of-inclusiv
 e-and-antiracist-writing-guides/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let's talk about: The Power of Images
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210916
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-the-power-of-im
 ages/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="lo3u4"><b>Thursday\, September 16 4PM MST</
 b></p><p data-block-key="2sn3t"></p><embed alt="Power of Images" embedtype
 ="image" format="fullwidth" id="203"/><p data-block-key="efbda"></p><p dat
 a-block-key="1cl89">Please join us on Thursday\, September at 4:00PM MST a
 s the one and</p><p data-block-key="6vkio">only Elsie Johnson leads us in 
 discussion about the power of images.</p><p data-block-key="5oot2">What im
 ages are best? </p><p data-block-key="2q554">Why are images so useful?</p>
 <p data-block-key="a5112">How do you use images in your lessons?<br/></p><
 p data-block-key="bjd1f">Elsie is the co-creator of the invaluable book se
 ries Eye on Literacy.<br/> Join us</p><p data-block-key="cfm2i">for what i
 s sure to be an inspiring discussion.</p><p data-block-key="2sdc6">Please 
 email <a href="mailto:jlegacy@atesl.ca">Jess Legacy</a> for the zoom link.
 </p><p data-block-key="6v0hv">Hope to see you there!</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-the-power-of-im
 ages/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let's Talk About: Digital Literacy Skills
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210819
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-digital-literac
 y-skills/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p data-block-key="wxqpq"><a id="1672" linktype="document">Let
 &#x27\;s Talk About Digital Literacy Skills</a></p><p data-block-key="fg1n
 3">Please join us on August 19th at 4 PM (MST) to talk about digital</p><p
  data-block-key="16ln1">literacy skills for beginning learners.</p><p data
 -block-key="fmjib">● What can we realistically expect?</p><p data-block-
 key="68bph">● What does ESL for ALL suggest as “Emerging”\, “Build
 ing”</p><p data-block-key="d87fs">and “Expanding” approaches and sup
 ports?</p><p data-block-key="c69v4">● How do we support our students in 
 an online and/or hybrid</p><p data-block-key="6tk30">context?</p><p data-b
 lock-key="5ir51">Jeremy Wilson will facilitate this discussion. He will st
 art off with a</p><p data-block-key="7p5q">short presentation followed by 
 small group breakout sessions and</p><p data-block-key="e2h63">whole group
  reporting back.</p><p data-block-key="8bboo">Please email <a href="mailto
 :jlegacy@atesl.ca">jlegacy@atesl.ca</a> for the Zoom link for this session
 </p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-digital-literac
 y-skills/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let's Talk About: Free Reading
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210715
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-free-reading/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> Let&#x27\;s talk about: Free Reading </p><p>Thursday\, Jul
 y 15 4PM </p><p>The ATESL Advocacy committee in conjunction with the TIES 
 Literacy Centre of Expertise is inviting you to join it&#x27\;s third Lite
 racy session on Thursday\, July 15 at 4:00PM to talk about the benefits of
  free reading in the ESL literacy classroom. </p><p>What is it? Why do we 
 do it? What does it look like? Katrina Derix-Langstraat will provide a sho
 rt presentation to kick things off\, followed by time for discussion and s
 haring with other literacy teachers. It&#x27\;s good to connect with other
 s that &quot\;get it&quot\;. </p><p>Please email jlegacy@atesl.ca for the 
 zoom …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-free-reading/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Edmonton Summer Social and Spatial Chat Technology Exploration
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210625
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/edmonton-summer-social-and-spat
 ial-chat-technology-exploration/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p><b>Agenda:</b></p><ul><li><b>4:50 PM - </b>Tutela.c
 a link opens</li><li><b>5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - </b> Presentation begins in T
 utela but moves to Spatial Chat at 5:20</li></ul><p><b>Edmonton Summer Soc
 ial and Spatial Chat Technology Exploration</b><br/>Daniel Green and Fiza 
 Abedin</p><p>We are happy to announce the ATESL Edmonton Summer Social! We
  would like to invite all members to spend some time socializing with one 
 another before the summer break. This won&#x27\;t be a typical zoom call\,
  but instead we will be utilizing an entirely new and ground-breaking soci
 alization/teaching platform: Spatial Chat!</p><p>Have you ever wished brea
 kout rooms were more fluid with the …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/edmonton-summer-social-and-spat
 ial-chat-technology-exploration/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL EAL/ESL Teacher GSA
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210622
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-ealesl-teacher-gsa/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Please join us on the fourth Tuesday of every month for com
 munity building\, resource sharing\, and a chance to discuss tools\, tips\
 , and strategies for making our classrooms and educational institutions sa
 fer and more inclusive.<br/><br/>Meetings will take place at 7pm</p><p></p
 ><embed alt="GSA Poster" embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="187"/><p
 ></p><p>Please email: <a href="mailto:gsa@atesl.ca">gsa@atesl.ca</a> for m
 ore information and for the meeting link.</p><p></p><p></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-ealesl-teacher-gsa/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Responding to the Challenges of Multi-Mode Delivery for Literacy L
 earners: Student Engagement In-Class\, Online and Hybrid
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210622
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/responding-to-the-challenges-of
 -multi-mode-delivery-for-literacy-learners-student-engagement-in-class-onl
 ine-and-hybrid/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p><b>4:00 to 5:00 pm</b></p><p></p><p><i>Responding to the Ch
 allenges of Multi-Mode Delivery for Literacy Learners</i></p><p><i>Student
  Engagement In-Class\, Online and Hybrid</i></p><p><i>Presenters</i>: Donn
 a Clarke and Jeremy Wilson (TIES) </p><p>In the last 14 months\, learners
  and instructors have responded to an ever-changing landscape of ESL facil
 itation with courage and determination. Donna and Jeremy of the Literacy C
 entre of Expertise at TIES will discuss how they have kept the students en
 gaged and adapted face to face routines\, activities and assessment for bo
 th online and hybrid delivery. They will focus on adaptations made for low
 -level literacy learners with limited digital literacy skills.</p><p><i>Pr
 esenters’ …</i></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/responding-to-the-challenges-of
 -multi-mode-delivery-for-literacy-learners-student-engagement-in-class-onl
 ine-and-hybrid/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Avenue for Online Learning\, Part 2
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210618
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/avenue-for-online-learning-part
 -2/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>2:00 - 4:00 PM</p><p>Presenter: Kevin Simpson (Maple Leaf A
 cademy)</p><p>In the April session\, Kevin gave an overview of the learnin
 g platform and highlighted some of the key features. In response to the at
 tendee&#x27\;s request and feedback\, Kevin will facilitate a hands-on fol
 low-up session focusing on:</p><ul><li>adding speaking/ writing questions 
 (active skills) to a quiz\;<br/></li><li>setting up an assignment activity
  for speaking/writing (active skills) - restoring a rubric and modifying i
 t for use as an assessment.</li></ul><p>If you would like to participate\,
  please RSVP to <a href="mailto:calgary@atesl.ca">calgary@atesl.ca</a>. In
  the subject line\, could you state the date(s) of the session(s) you …<
 /p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/avenue-for-online-learning-part
 -2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Let's Talk About Literacy - Phonics
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210617
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-literacy-phonic
 s/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>The ATESL Advocacy Committee and TIES Literacy Centre Of Ex
 pertise are partnering again this month for another online session. </p><p
 ></p><p>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 o
 ff the conversation with a brief introduction to the topic.</p><p></p><p>P
 articipants will be asked to share their experiences\, challenges and vict
 ories teaching phonics to literacy learners. You will also have the opport
 unity to share resources and materials that work for you and your students
 .</p><p>Thursday\, June 17th from 4:00 to 4:45 (MST) through Zoom.</p><p>P
 lease email <a href="mailto:jlegacy@atesl.ca"> …</a></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/lets-talk-about-literacy-phonic
 s/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Covid Delivery Mode Discussion Panel
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210601
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/covid-delivery-mode-discussion-
 panel/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>The ATESL Calgary Local will be hosting its next PD
  session on <b>Tuesday\, June 1\, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm</b>. As many instit
 utions are preparing for a potential shift in the way they deliver their E
 LL programs\, we will be holding a <b>Covid Delivery Mode Discussion Panel
  </b>so that we can share the experiences and expertise that we have gaine
 d over the past year. The panel will consist of ELL practitioners from var
 ious institutions who will present the advantages and disadvantages of a p
 articular delivery mode and offer recommendations. There will also be a Q&
 amp\;A period so that …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/covid-delivery-mode-discussion-
 panel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Are Online Grammar Materials Any Good?
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210528
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/are-online-grammar-materials-an
 y-good/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p><b>Are Online Grammar Materials Any Good?</b><br/>D
 r. Leila Ranta and Her Students</p><p><b>Agenda:</b></p><ul><li><b>4:50 PM
  - </b>Tutela.ca link opens</li><li><b>5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - </b> Presentat
 ion begins with Dr. Leila Ranta and her students</li></ul><p><b>Are Online
  Grammar Materials Any Good?</b></p><p>In this presentation\, we present t
 he results from a class project in a TESL course at the University of Albe
 rta in Fall 2020. Students were given the task of examining the characteri
 stics of online grammar materials in order to evaluate their quality.</p><
 p>Pooling together the results from all class members\, the overall pictur
 e confirmed</p><p>the expectation that online grammar …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/are-online-grammar-materials-an
 y-good/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Literacy Event: Let's Talk About
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210520
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/literacy-event-lets-talk-about/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> <b>Introducing “Let’s Talk About…”</b><br/></p><p>
 We literacy teachers encounter challenges and paradoxes unique to our clas
 sroom. How many times have you finished a class and thought “how on eart
 h did that fall into chaos?” How often have you said to your colleagues\
 , “yeah\, but they’re literacy” when they offer helpful suggestions 
 about activities and assessments? How often have you wanted to talk to you
 r fellow literacy teachers to share ideas\, get new inspiration or just re
 mind yourself that you’re not the only one?<br/></p><p>Let’s Talk Abou
 t… is a new series sponsored by ATESL Advocacy and the Literacy Centre o
 f Expertise. <br/></p><p> …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/literacy-event-lets-talk-about/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Stress Reduction for ESL Teachers
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210506
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/stress-reduction-esl-teachers/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>Our next Calgary Local PD session will be held on 
 <b>Thursday\, May 6th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm</b>. CHMA Mental Health Awaren
 ess week is happening on May 3 to 9\, 2021 (for more information <a href=
 "https://mentalhealthweek.ca/">https://mentalhealthweek.ca/</a> ). </p><p
 >As such\, we have invited John Wang\, mental health counsellor from The I
 mmigrant Education Society\, to present on the topic Stress Reduction for 
 ESL Teachers. This workshop focuses on how to better understand what cause
 s stress\, how it affects our well-being\, what coping techniques are opti
 mal\, and how we can better manage our stress.<br/></p><p>If you would lik
 e to join us\, please RSVP …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/stress-reduction-esl-teachers/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Learning Difficulty and Learning Disability
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210430
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/learning-difficulty-and-learnin
 g-disability/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p><b>Learning Difficulty and Learning Disability</b><b
 r/>With Xun (John) Wang</p><p><b>Agenda:</b></p><ul><li><b>4:50 PM -</b> T
 utela.ca link opens</li><li><b>5:00 PM to 6:00 PM </b></li></ul><p><b>Lear
 ning Difficulty and Learning Disability</b></p><ul><li>The session will co
 ver the following:</li><li>Understand and Identify Major Types of Learning
  Disabilities and Difficulties</li><li>Recognize the Early Signs and Sympt
 oms of Learning Disabilities and Difficulties</li><li>Evidence-Based Inter
 ventions to Address Learning Disabilities and Difficulties</li><li>Brainst
 orm Best Approaches in Introducing the Concept of Learning Disabilities an
 d Difficulties to Culturally Diverse Students.</li></ul><p>Xun (John) Wang
  is a Psychologist-in-training who is specializing in School and Child Psy
 chology at the University of Calgary. He has just completed …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/learning-difficulty-and-learnin
 g-disability/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Mindfulness for ESL Instructors and Togetherall
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210422
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/mindfulness-esl-instructors-and
 -togetherall/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>Please join South ATESL\, as we welcome Patrice Pal
 mer and Victoria Senyard to speak on mindfulness and a peer-to-peer mental
  health platform. This virtual PD gathering is taking place on <b>April 22
 nd from 7:00PM-8:30PM</b>\, and is open to ATESL members across the provin
 ce. Please RSVP to <a href="mailto:southernab@atesl.ca">southernab@atesl.c
 a</a> and we will send you a link to join us on Zoom.  </p><p>Alana and La
 uren <br/>ATESL Southern Albert Local Co-chairs</p><p><b>Mindfulness for E
 SL Instructors  <br/></b>Mindfulness is a psychological state of awareness
  of our thoughts\, feelings\, and bodily sensations in a non-judgemental w
 ay. There are numerous benefits such as stress reduction\, increased …</
 p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/mindfulness-esl-instructors-and
 -togetherall/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Avenue for Online Learning
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210416
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/avenue-online-learning/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>Our next Calgary Local PD session will be held on <
 b>Friday\, April 16 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm</b>. Kevin Simpson\, ELL instruct
 or with Maple Leaf Academy\, will introduce us to <i>Avenue.ca</i>\, an IR
 CC-funded enhanced learning technology solution. In this session\, we will
  look at how we can use Avenue to provide a meaningful learning experience
  in an online environment. We will focus on question types and how to make
  quizzes\, forums to promote interaction among learners\, assignments\, qu
 estionnaires and H5P files.</p><p>If you would like to join us\, please RS
 VP to <a href="mailto:calgary@atesl.ca">calgary@atesl.ca</a> and we will s
 end you …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/avenue-online-learning/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:CLB Writing Assessment: How does Grammar  Affect Communicative Com
 petence
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210326
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/clb-writing-assessment-how-does
 -grammar-affect-communicative-competence/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p><b>Agenda:</b></p><ul><li><b>4:50 PM - </b>Tutela.c
 a link opens</li><li><b>5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - </b> Presentation begins with
  Sabine Ricioppo</li></ul><p><b>CLB Writing Assessment: How does Grammar A
 ffect Communicative Competence at CLB 3 and CLB 5?</b></p><p>Have you ever
  wondered how to interpret the descriptors in the CLB 2012? Based on examp
 les of some grammatical structures produced by ten CLB 3 and ten CLB 5 lea
 rners in response to tasks at their respective levels\, we will discuss th
 e following two questions: What kinds of grammatical errors might impede c
 ommunication? What might “developing control” or “good control of si
 mple structures” and “difficulty with …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/clb-writing-assessment-how-does
 -grammar-affect-communicative-competence/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Supporting Academic Integrity Among EAL Learners
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210310
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/supporting-academic-integrity-a
 mong-eal-learners/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p><b>Wednesday\, March 10\, 5:30 to 7:00 pm </b></p>
 <p><i>Supporting Academic Integrity Among EAL Learners</i></p><p>Presenter
 : Sarah Elaine Eaton\, University of Calgary<br/><br/>More information wil
 l be coming soon!</p><p></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/supporting-academic-integrity-a
 mong-eal-learners/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Academic integrity among EAL learners: Insight for COVID-19 and be
 yond
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210310
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/academic-integrity-among-eal-le
 arners-insight-covid-19-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>On <b>Wednesday\, March 10\, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm\
 , </b>Sarah Eaton\, Associate Professor with the Werklund School of Educat
 ion\, will present <b><i>Academic integrity among EAL learners: Insight fo
 r COVID-19 and beyond</i></b><i>. </i>Join us for a candid conversation ab
 out how to support EAL students to learn ethically during COVID-19 and bey
 ond. Find out what the research says about EAL students and breaches of ac
 ademic integrity (e.g.\, academic misconduct)\, as well as how academic in
 tegrity looks different in online settings. Finally\, bolster your underst
 anding of predatory contract cheating companies who are poised to prey on 
 students during this time\, with …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/academic-integrity-among-eal-le
 arners-insight-covid-19-and-beyond/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Resources and Supports for  LINC Program Remote Delivery
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210226
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/resources-and-supports-linc-pro
 gram-remote-delivery/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p><b>Agenda:</b></p><ul><li><b>4:50 PM - </b>Tutela.c
 a link opens</li><li><b>5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - </b> Presentation begins with
  Alison Vickerman</li></ul><p><b>Topic: Resources and Supports for LINC Pr
 ogram Remote Delivery</b></p><p>Many new resources\, webinars\, and suppor
 ts have been released during the past year to address needs related to del
 ivering language training during the changing COVID-19 situation. This ses
 sion aims to highlight the most relevant and useful resources for LINC Ins
 tructors that have become available since the start of the pandemic. The p
 resentation will demonstrate where to find and how to use resources for on
 line learning\, digital literacy\, complete modules\, webinars\, and other
  …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/resources-and-supports-linc-pro
 gram-remote-delivery/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Part II - Writing Profiles of Ability from the CLB guide
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210225
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/part-ii-writing-profiles-abilit
 y-clb-guide/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> Our next PD session will be on <b>Thursday\, February 25 f
 rom 6:30 to 8:00 pm</b>. <br/><br/>Bob de Hoog from Bow Valley College wil
 l be continuing the discussion from our session last month. In Part II of 
 writing profiles of ability from the CLB guide\, the discussion will focus
  on the length and structure of paragraphs from CLB 4 to CLB 7. How can th
 e structure of a paragraph guide the length of the paragraph? In addition\
 , what is the appropriate interpretation of very short\, short\, relativel
 y short\, and moderate in length in the profiles of ability? Add your idea
 s …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/part-ii-writing-profiles-abilit
 y-clb-guide/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Motivating the Unmotivated – Motivating and Engaging EAL Learner
 s  Community of Practitioners Sharing Session
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210202
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/motivating-the-unmotivated-moti
 vating-and-engaging-eal-learners-community-of-practitioners-sharing-sessio
 n/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>The ESL profession is filled with talented\, dedica
 ted individuals who have developed expertise by working with diverse secon
 d language learning populations. The cumulative expertise of the ESL teach
 ing community is an invaluable resource to support the professional growth
  of peers in the field. As a result\, the first South ATESL professional d
 evelopment event for the year 2021 will be a community of practitioners sh
 aring session – local ESL educators and administrators will share best p
 ractices\, activities\, resources\, or great ideas to promote discussion a
 nd contemplation with a focus on motivating learners.</p><p>Please come an
 d join in the event as …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/motivating-the-unmotivated-moti
 vating-and-engaging-eal-learners-community-of-practitioners-sharing-sessio
 n/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:What\, Why\, and How to Implement Various Technology Tools  to Inc
 rease Learner Motivation and Engagement
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210129
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/what-why-and-how-implement-vari
 ous-technology-tools-increase-learner-motivation-and-engagement/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>NEW TIME!</p><p><b>Agenda:</b></p><p> </p><ul><li><b>5:20 -
  5:30 p.m.</b> Tutela.ca link opens</li><li><b>5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.</b> 
 Presentation begins with HeeJae Chung </li></ul><p><b>Topic: What\, Why\, 
 and How to Implement Various Technology Tools to Increase Learner Motivati
 on and Engagement</b></p><p>Grounded in research and practice\, presenter 
 HeeJae Chung will explore various technology tools to increase learner mot
 ivation and engagement in all modes of teaching—face-to-face\, hybrid\, 
 and online. She will share examples and practical tips on what\, why\, and
  how to implement the tools in a foreign language learning classroom.</p><
 p>HeeJae Chung holds an M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Lang
 uages and …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/what-why-and-how-implement-vari
 ous-technology-tools-increase-learner-motivation-and-engagement/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Assessment CLB Writing: Profiles of Ability
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210128
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/assessment-clb-writing-profiles
 -ability-calgary/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p>The Calgary Local will be holding its first PD sessi
 on for the year on <b>Thursday\, January 28\, 2021</b> from 6:30 to 8:00 p
 m.<br/> Bob de Hoog\, ESL instructor with Bow Valley College\, will presen
 t <i>Assessment CLB Writing: Profiles of Ability.</i></p><p>In this sessio
 n\, we will ponder such questions as: <i>Is it useful to more clearly defi
 ne terms such as “adequate control” or “good range”? Is there some
  agreement between instructors at different institutions about how these i
 deas affect assessment? Are there different ways to understand “idiomati
 c language” or “cultural references”? Would precise definition of th
 ese ideas allow learners to progress …</i></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/assessment-clb-writing-profiles
 -ability-calgary/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Writing Centers: Philosophy and Practice
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201127
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/writing-centers-philosophy-and-
 practice/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p>Writing Centers: Philosophy and Practice<br/> with D
 r. Lucie Moussu</p><p>Agenda:</p><ul><li><b>4:50 - 5:00 p.m.</b> -Tutela.c
 a link opens</li><li><b>5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.</b> Writing Centers and Lan
 guage learning with Dr. Lucie Moussu</li></ul><p>When university/college f
 aculty members believe that ESL/EAL students’ writing skills are not equ
 ivalent to those of native English speakers\, they frequently send these s
 tudents to their institutions&#x27\; writing centres (WCs). However\, this
  often results in frustration for WC staff\, the students\, and faculty me
 mbers. This presentation will describe ESL/EAL students’ expectations\, 
 as well as WCs’ philosophy and practices\, to demonstrate how ESL/EAL st
 udents visiting WCs are still often caught …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/writing-centers-philosophy-and-
 practice/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Calgary Winter Social
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201127
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/calgary-winter-social/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>We would like to invite you to the annual Winter Social on 
 <b>Friday\, Nov 27 2020 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm</b>. This always gives us the
  opportunity to kick back\, relax and reconnect! The only difference is th
 at we will be doing it virtually!</p><p>The evening will begin with a one-
 hour workshop on Healthy Thinking Habits. Hanna Zavrazhyna from The Immigr
 ant Educational Society (TIES) will help us to learn basic concepts from C
 ognitive Behavioral Therapy and apply them to our everyday life in order t
 o develop and strengthen balanced thinking patterns and improve mood. Spec
 ifically\, we will learn how …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/calgary-winter-social/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Learning Disabilities and Learning Difficulties & Free Conference 
 Registration Draw
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200926
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/learning-disabilities-and-learn
 ing-difficulties/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p>Our next PD session will be on <b>Saturday\, Septemb
 er 26 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am</b> via Google Meets.</p><p>John Wang\, Men
 tal Health Counsellor from TIES\, will present on <b><i>Learning Disabilit
 ies and Learning Difficulties</i></b>.</p><p></p><p>The session will cover
  the following:<br/>--Understand and Identify Major Types of Learning Disa
 bilities and Difficulties</p><p>--Recognize the Early Signs and Symptoms o
 f Learning Disabilities and Difficulties</p><p>--Learn about Evidence-Base
 d Interventions to Address Learning Disabilities and Difficulties</p><p>--
 Brainstorm Best Approaches in Introducing the Concept of Learning Disabili
 ties and Difficulties to Culturally Diverse Students.</p><p> </p><p><b>Xun
  (John) Wang</b> is a Psychologist-in-training who is finalizing his last
  …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/learning-disabilities-and-learn
 ing-difficulties/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Edmonton Local AGM\, PD and  Free ATESL Conference Registrat
 ion Draw!
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200925
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-local-agm-pd-and
 -free-atesl-conference-registration-draw/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p><b>Learning about Somalia to Help Boost Motivation a
 nd Investment in Somali Lit/CLB Students</b></p><p><a href="https://tutela
 .ca/GroupEvent?organicgroup=31037&amp\;itemId=37828">https://tutela.ca/Gro
 upEvent?organicgroup=31037&amp\;itemId=37828</a><br/></p><p>Research suppo
 rts that building a personal connection with learning content can lead to 
 increased motivation and investment in Adult Literacy Learners (ALL). Ther
 efore\, there is a need for relevant and culturally accessible learning ma
 terial when teaching this group. The best way to accomplish this is by fam
 iliarizing yourself with your learners&#x27\; culturally rich backgrounds.
  In this presentation\, I hope to educate both literacy and CLB instructor
 s about the Somali culture and language in hopes that they can use this in
 formation to better connect with their Somali …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-local-agm-pd-and
 -free-atesl-conference-registration-draw/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Introduction to Moodle Activities and Resources
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200831
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/introduction-moodle-activities-
 and-resources/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Session #2: Introduction to Moodle Activities and Resources
 </p><p>August 31 (10:00-11:45am)</p><p>This is part of Maskwacis Cultural 
 College Microlearning Series and is open to the public. Registration Link:
  <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forms.gle/D6MUUYmz6kfKsUmQ
 A&amp\;sa=D&amp\;ust=1596730984620000&amp\;usg=AFQjCNEFMIEk65kUvlEeF-BClNG
 ifBt7qQ">https://forms.gle/D6MUUYmz6kfKsUmQA</a> . You may share this link
 .  </p><p>Cost: Free<br/></p><p>Presenter: Kim Dudas\, MEd  <br/></p><p>
 For additional information about the MCC Microlearning Series\, please con
 tact Manisha Khetarpal at <a href="mailto:mkhetarpal@mccedu.ca">mkhetarpal
 @mccedu.ca</a>.</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/introduction-moodle-activities-
 and-resources/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Moodle LMS for Instructors - Microlearning Opportunities
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200825
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/moodle-lms-instructors-microlea
 rning-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>Session #1: Moodle Orientation for Instructors</p><
 p>August 25 (10:00-11:45am)</p><p>Session #2: Introduction to Moodle Activ
 ities and Resources</p><p>August 31 (10:00-11:45am)</p><p>This is part of 
 Maskwacis Cultural College Microlearning Series and is open to the public.
  Registration Link: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forms.g
 le/D6MUUYmz6kfKsUmQA&amp\;sa=D&amp\;ust=1596730984620000&amp\;usg=AFQjCNEF
 MIEk65kUvlEeF-BClNGifBt7qQ">https://forms.gle/D6MUUYmz6kfKsUmQA</a> . You 
 may share this link.  </p><p>Cost: Free<br/></p><p>Presenter: Kim Dudas\, 
 MEd  <br/></p><p>For additional information about the MCC Microlearning 
 Series\, please contact Manisha Khetarpal at <a href="mailto:mkhetarpal@mc
 cedu.ca">mkhetarpal@mccedu.ca</a>.</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/moodle-lms-instructors-microlea
 rning-opportunities/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Keeping Adult Learner’s Engaged Online
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200626
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/keeping-adult-learners-engaged-
 online/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p> <b>Friday\, June 26\, 2020</b> </p><p><b>5:00 PM o
 n Tutela.ca </b></p><p><b>Session Info</b></p><p>Grounded in research and 
 practice\, presenter HeeJae Chung will share how educators can keep adult 
 learners engaged in an online English language learning environment. She w
 ill discuss best practices and strategies that can be employed\, as well a
 s caveats to consider when teaching English virtually. </p><p><b>Presenter
  Bio</b></p><p>HeeJae Chung holds an M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers 
 of Other Languages and a B.F.A. in Production Design. She is currently com
 pleting her Ph.D. in Adult\, Professional\, and Community Education at Tex
 as State University\, where she works as a …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/keeping-adult-learners-engaged-
 online/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Due to Covid 19 -Two Workshops: Crisis De-escalation & 
 Stress Reduction
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200620
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/two-workshops-crisis-de-escalat
 ion-stress-reduction/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Two workshops:</p><p>Facilitated by John Wang\, LINC Qualit
 y of Life Supervisor\, The Immigrant Education Society (TIES)</p><ul><li>L
 ocation: Assembly Room at TIES\, 3820 32 St NE</li></ul><p>We will do the 
 draw for the free ATESL conference registration at this session.</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/two-workshops-crisis-de-escalat
 ion-stress-reduction/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Advocacy - Working with Trauma Affected ESL Learners
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200612
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-advocacy-working-trauma-a
 ffected-esl-learners/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>Created by: <a href="https://tutela.ca/user117530"
 >ATESL Advocacy</a></p><p>Presented in English</p><p>During this presentat
 ion participants will look at the ways trauma impacts an individual and th
 e ESL learning environment. Participants will explore trauma informed care
 \, and the ways they can support trauma impacted learners in ways that ben
 efit all learners. Participants will also explore different calming techni
 ques.</p><p>Alana Johnson has been active in English language learning for
  14 years. Alana worked for many years as an instructor\, currently works 
 with the NorQuest Rural Routes Initiative and is the south co-chair for th
 e ATESL Board.</p><p>Date and Time: Friday\, June 12th at 2:00PM in …</p
 >
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-advocacy-working-trauma-a
 ffected-esl-learners/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Blended learning in settlement language programs
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200529
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/blended-learning-settlement-lan
 guage-programs/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p><b>Introducing blended learning in settlement langu
 age programs </b><br/><b>by Martha Urquhart and Bonnie Nicholas</b><br/></
 p><p><b>Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM</b></p><p>Martha Urquhart and Bonnie Nicho
 las will talk about the free resources available to everyone working in En
 glish language teaching through New Language Solutions and LearnIT2Teach\,
  as well as the LINC courseware (populated and hosted Moodle courses) avai
 lable to LINC instructor.. As well\, we will have a sneak peek at the soon
 -to-be-launched <a href="http://avenue.ca/">avenue.ca</a>\, which will off
 er single sign-on for the LINC courseware\, integration with Tutela\, and 
 an eportfolio option for PBLA.</p><p>Bonnie Nicholas has an MEd in TESL fr
 om the …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/blended-learning-settlement-lan
 guage-programs/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Classroom Culture Shock: strategies for acclimatizing students to 
 a learner-centred mode
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200515
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/classroom-culture-shock-strateg
 ies-acclimatizing-students-learner-centred-mode/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p><b>Classroom Culture Shock: strategies for acclimat
 izing students to a learner-centred mode by Anne Merritt</b></p><p><b>Time
 : 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM</b></p><p>When ESL learners study in Canada\, they bri
 ng with them their own cultural understanding of what learning is\, what t
 eachers and students do\, and what defines a successful lesson. These unde
 rstandings are sometimes at odds with Canadian concepts of learning and in
 struction. This presentation reviews a project in the University of Albert
 a&#x27\;s English Language School where course materials were modified to 
 explicitly address (and ease) classroom culture shock for visiting student
 s. Though the project was implemented to address the …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/classroom-culture-shock-strateg
 ies-acclimatizing-students-learner-centred-mode/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Advocacy: A Housing Theme for Low-Level Literacy Learners On
 line
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200515
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-advocacy-housing-theme-lo
 w-level-literacy-learners-online/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Presented by Donna Clarke</p><p> In this webinar a module w
 ill be presented within a housing theme from start to finish. A module pla
 n\, assessments\, activities\, online resources and learning reflections w
 ill be shared. This module has been built for online teaching and will add
 ress some of the challenges that we face on this new platform. <br/><br/>S
 tarts at 4 PM EST/ 2 PM MST</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-advocacy-housing-theme-lo
 w-level-literacy-learners-online/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Postponed - Assessment CLB Writing: Profiles of Ability
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200402
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/assessment-clb-writing-profiles
 -ability/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><ul><li>Bob de Hoog\, ELL Instructor\, Bow Valley Colle
 ge</li><li>Location: Bow Valley College\, 345 6 Ave SE\, North Campus N417
 </li><li>6:00 to 7:30 pm</li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/assessment-clb-writing-profiles
 -ability/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:3Ps of Online Teaching
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200401
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/3ps-online-teaching/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>ATESL Advocacy Committee’s Lemon-Aide: Resources for Teac
 hing Online during the CoVid-19 pandemic.</p><p>Canadian ESL teachers are 
 suddenly faced with the challenge of supporting our English Language Learn
 ers with online environments. Many of us are wondering how we can best sup
 port our learners when many of them have limited experience with technolog
 y and English. In response\, many teachers have stepped forward to share f
 ree webinars on how to engage ESL learners online. ESL Teachers will be de
 monstrating tested technologies and teaching strategies that have worked w
 ith their own learners. Our current circumstances have given us lemons and
  we offer you lemon-aide.<br/></p><p><b> …</b></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/3ps-online-teaching/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Supporting Academic Integrity Among EAL Students During COVID-19
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200331
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/supporting-academic-integrity-a
 mong-eal-students-during-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>ATESL Advocacy Committee’s Lemon-Aide: Resources for Teac
 hing Online during the CoVid-19 pandemic.</p><p>Canadian ESL teachers are 
 suddenly faced with the challenge of supporting our English Language Learn
 ers with online environments. Many of us are wondering how we can best sup
 port our learners when many of them have limited experience with technolog
 y and English. In response\, many teachers have stepped forward to share f
 ree webinars on how to engage ESL learners online. ESL Teachers will be de
 monstrating tested technologies and teaching strategies that have worked w
 ith their own learners. Our current circumstances have given us lemons and
  we offer you lemon-aide.<br/></p><p><b> …</b></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/supporting-academic-integrity-a
 mong-eal-students-during-covid-19/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Advocacy Webinar: Teaching Literacy Learners Using Web Resources
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200330
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/advocacy-webinar-teaching-liter
 acy-learners-using-web-resources/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Monday\, March 30th at 2PM MST<br/></p><p>ATESL Advocacy Co
 mmittee’s Lemon-Aide: Resources for Teaching Online during the CoVid-19 
 pandemic.</p><p>Canadian ESL teachers are suddenly faced with the challeng
 e of supporting our English Language Learners with online environments. Ma
 ny of us are wondering how we can best support our learners when many of t
 hem have limited experience with technology and English. In response\, man
 y teachers have stepped forward to share free webinars on how to engage ES
 L learners online. ESL Teachers will be demonstrating tested technologies 
 and teaching strategies that have worked with their own learners. Our curr
 ent circumstances have given us …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/advocacy-webinar-teaching-liter
 acy-learners-using-web-resources/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Advocacy Webinar: F2F versus Online Instruction
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200326
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/advocacy-webinar-f2f-versus-onl
 ine-instruction/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p>ATESL Advocacy Committee’s Lemon-Aide: Resources f
 or Teaching Online during the CoVid-19 pandemic.</p><p>Canadian ESL teache
 rs are suddenly faced with the challenge of supporting our English Languag
 e Learners with online environments. Many of us are wondering how we can b
 est support our learners when many of them have limited experience with te
 chnology and English. In response\, many teachers have stepped forward to 
 share free webinars on how to engage ESL learners online. ESL Teachers wil
 l be demonstrating tested technologies and teaching strategies that have w
 orked with their own learners. Our current circumstances have given us lem
 ons and we offer you lemon-aide.<br/></p><p><b> …</b></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/advocacy-webinar-f2f-versus-onl
 ine-instruction/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Advocacy Webinar 4: 10 tips and tricks for teaching online
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200323
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-advocacy-webinar-4-10-tip
 s-and-tricks-teaching-online/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p>ATESL Advocacy Committee’s Lemon-Aide: Resources f
 or Teaching Online during the CoVid-19 pandemic.</p><p>Canadian ESL teache
 rs are suddenly faced with the challenge of supporting our English Languag
 e Learners with online environments. Many of us are wondering how we can b
 est support our learners when many of them have limited experience with te
 chnology and English. In response\, many teachers have stepped forward to 
 share free webinars on how to engage ESL learners online. ESL Teachers wil
 l be demonstrating tested technologies and teaching strategies that have w
 orked with their own learners. Our current circumstances have given us lem
 ons and we offer you lemon-aide.<br/></p><p><b> …</b></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-advocacy-webinar-4-10-tip
 s-and-tricks-teaching-online/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Advocacy Webinar 3: VoiceThread and EDpuzzle
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200320
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/advocacy-webinar-3-voicethread-
 and-edpuzzle/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p>ATESL Advocacy Committee’s Lemon-Aide: Resources f
 or Teaching Online during the CoVid-19 pandemic.</p><p>Canadian ESL teache
 rs are suddenly faced with the challenge of supporting our English Languag
 e Learners with online environments. Many of us are wondering how we can b
 est support our learners when many of them have limited experience with te
 chnology and English. In response\, many teachers have stepped forward to 
 share free webinars on how to engage ESL learners online. ESL Teachers wil
 l be demonstrating tested technologies and teaching strategies that have w
 orked with their own learners. Our current circumstances have given us lem
 ons and we offer you lemon-aide.<br/><br/> …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/advocacy-webinar-3-voicethread-
 and-edpuzzle/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Advocacy Webinar 2: Online tools for teaching and learning
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200319
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/online-tools-teaching-and-learn
 ing/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p>ATESL Advocacy Committee’s Lemon-Aide: Resources f
 or Teaching Online during the CoVid-19 pandemic.</p><p>Canadian ESL teache
 rs are suddenly faced with the challenge of supporting our English Languag
 e Learners with online environments. Many of us are wondering how we can b
 est support our learners when many of them have limited experience with te
 chnology and English. In response\, many teachers have stepped forward to 
 share free webinars on how to engage ESL learners online. ESL Teachers wil
 l be demonstrating tested technologies and teaching strategies that have w
 orked with their own learners. Our current circumstances have given us lem
 ons and we offer you lemon-aide.</p><p></p><p> …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/online-tools-teaching-and-learn
 ing/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Advocacy Webinar 1: Tips and Tricks for Maintaining a supportive l
 earning community online
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200318
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/advocacy-seminar-1-tips-and-tri
 cks-maintaining-supportive-learning-community-online/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>ATESL Advocacy Committee’s Lemon-Aide: Resources for Teac
 hing Online during the CoVid-19 pandemic.</p><p>Canadian ESL teachers are 
 suddenly faced with the challenge of supporting our English Language Learn
 ers with online environments. Many of us are wondering how we can best wor
 k with our learners when many of them have limited experience with technol
 ogy and English. In response\, many teachers have stepped forward to share
  free webinars on how to engage ESL learners online. Every day\, ESL Teach
 ers will be demonstrating tested technologies and teaching strategies that
  have worked with their own learners. Our current circumstances have given
  us lemons and we …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/advocacy-seminar-1-tips-and-tri
 cks-maintaining-supportive-learning-community-online/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Event Postponed: Self-confidence in the classroom
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200317
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/self-confidence-classroom/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> The March 17th PD Session which was scheduled to take plac
 e at the Central Public Library has been postponed for the time being. <b
 r/></p><p>When the event is rescheduled\, we will send out an email to our
  members\, especially those of you who have already RSVPd.</p><p>Thank you
  for your understanding\,</p><ul><li>Maria Dumitrescu\, ELL Instructor and
  public presenter</li><li>Location: Central Public Library\, 0-13 Meeting 
 Room\, 800 3 St SE</li><li>Time: 3:30 to 4:45 pm</li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/self-confidence-classroom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Postponed - Diversity and Inclusion to the ESL classroom
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200314
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/diversity-and-inclusion-esl-cla
 ssroom/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Please note that this PD session has been postponed. We wil
 l notify all members when it has been rescheduled.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Cen
 tral Alberta ATESL is proud to host Alex Marshall from NorQuest College on
  <b>Saturday\, March 14 from 9:00-12:00.</b></p><p><b>Maple Room\, CARE. M
 ain floor\, 5000 Gaetz ave\, Red Deer.</b></p><p>The presentation will tak
 e a look at some newly created resources which introduce concepts of diver
 sity and inclusion to the ESL classroom as well as how to implement them. 
 We will discuss how to introduce diverse topics in an ESL classroom in res
 pectful ways and how to and address student/personal concerns if they …<
 /p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/diversity-and-inclusion-esl-cla
 ssroom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Advocacy Webinar: Brave Conversations
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200311
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-advocacy-webinar-brave-co
 nversations/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>Please join us for a 90 minute online webinar on Ma
 rch 11 at 6:30 pm Mountain Standard time for a presentation on diversity a
 nd inclusion in the ESL classroom. We will look at some ways ESL professio
 nals create inclusive spaces\, and investigate how we can begin conversati
 ons and create a classroom atmosphere which challenge assumptions and ster
 eotypes. The presentation will also take a look at some newly created reso
 urces which introduce concepts of diversity and inclusion to the ESL class
 room as well as how to implement them and address student concerns if they
  arise.</p><p>Please log in to Tutela …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-advocacy-webinar-brave-co
 nversations/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Using High and Low Tech Feedback to Enhance Learning
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200228
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/using-high-and-low-tech-feedbac
 k-enhance-learning/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p><b>Norquest College </b><br/><b>10215 108 Street NW
 \, Edmonton\, AB</b><br/><b>Innovation Studio - CELT 5th Floor\, 5-204D </
 b><br/></p><p>Agenda: </p><ul><li><b>4:30 - 5:00 p.m.</b> - Snacks\, bever
 ages\, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners</li><li><b>5:00 p.m. to 
 6:00 p.m.</b> <i>Using High and Low Tech Feedback to Enhance Learning by E
 velyn Neame and Priscila Magaldi Netto</i></li></ul><p>This presentation w
 ill review the Written Corrective Feedback process proposed in Evans\, Har
 tshorn &amp\; Strong-Krause\, 2011. Presenters Evelyn Neame and Priscila M
 agaldi Netto will share how they adapted it to help their students reduce 
 grammar errors and take charge of their learning. Secondly\, they will exp
 lain the use …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/using-high-and-low-tech-feedbac
 k-enhance-learning/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Literacy in the Classroom\, Literacy in the Community: Integrating
  Four Strands in the Winter Shopping Project
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200225
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/literacy-classroom-literacy-com
 munity-integrating-four-strands-winter-shopping-project/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><ul><li>Val Baggaley and Emily Albertsen\, ELL Instruc
 tors\, Bow Valley College</li><li>6:00 to 7:30 pm</li><li>Location: Bow Va
 lley College\, 345 6 Ave SE\, North Campus N418</li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/literacy-classroom-literacy-com
 munity-integrating-four-strands-winter-shopping-project/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Calgary PD Upcoming
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200225
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/calgary-pd-upcoming/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>Hello\, Calgary ATESL members!</p><p>This past Tues
 day\, we started off our programming for 2020 with a very informative sess
 ion on <i>An Open Source Digital Literacy Curriculum for Low Literacy Newc
 omers.</i> We want to thank Olivia Chen and Christine Do for presenting an
 d to TIES for hosting. We also want to thank all the members who were able
  to join us!</p><p>We are in the process of finalizing the details for the
  upcoming sessions. Below is a tentative schedule to give you an idea of t
 he topics and also to save the dates! We will send more details of each 
 …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/calgary-pd-upcoming/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:How to Teach Vocabulary and Pronunciation
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200222
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/setting-and-maintaining-boundar
 ies-tips-and-tools-for-one-to-one-conversation/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p>For the coming year\, Central Alberta ATESL has join
 ed forces with Adult Literacy at the Red Deer Public Library to bring a mo
 nthly 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 and Pronunciation\, led by Carol Smyth.<br/><br/> 
 Those interested in attending\, please email adultlit@rdpl.org.<br/></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/setting-and-maintaining-boundar
 ies-tips-and-tools-for-one-to-one-conversation/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Education and Parenting: Intercultural Perspectives - NorQuest Col
 lege
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200208
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/education-and-parenting-intercu
 ltural-perspectives-norquest-college/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><h3>You are invited to a workshop for teachers:</h3><p
 ><b>Education and Parenting: Intercultural Perspectives</b><br/></p><p>Lea
 rn more about your English Language Learner (ELL) students’ backgrounds 
 and expectations around the experience of the classroom.<br/></p><p><b>Sat
 urday\, February 8\, 2020</b><br/><b>9:30 am – 12:30 pm</b><br/></p><p>N
 orQuest College<br/>Singhmar Centre for Learning\, Room 3-062<br/>10215 10
 8 Street NW<br/>Edmonton AB<br/></p><p>This workshop offers:</p><ul><li>a 
 safe space for conversations with parents from a variety of cultures</li><
 li>insight into what different cultures expect should happen in the classr
 oom</li><li>resources and practical tools that deepen intercultural unders
 tanding between teachers and parents<br/><br/></li></ul><p>This workshop i
 s intended for teachers who …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/education-and-parenting-intercu
 ltural-perspectives-norquest-college/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Introducing Diversity and Inclusion in the ESL classroom: Having B
 rave Conversations
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200131
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/introducing-diversity-and-inclu
 sion-esl-classroom-having-brave-conversations/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p><b>ATESL Edmonton Local Meeting</b><br/><b>Friday\, 
 January 31st\, 2020</b></p><p><b>Sacred Heart School - Meeting Room</b><br
 /><b>9624 108 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB T5H 1A4</b><br/></p><p>Agenda:</p><ul
 ><li><b>4:30 - 5:00 p.m.</b> - Snacks\, beverages\, and reconnect with oth
 er ESL practitioners</li><li><b>5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.</b> - Introducing D
 iversity and Inclusion in the ESL classroom: Having Brave Conversations by
  Alexandra Marshall<br/><br/></li></ul><p>Happy New Year ATESL members and
  non members! It is the beginning of the term for many of us and we would 
 like to provide you with a professional development opportunity. Please jo
 in us Friday January 31st\, 2019 for a presentation on diversity and …</
 p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/introducing-diversity-and-inclu
 sion-esl-classroom-having-brave-conversations/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:An Open Source Digital Literacy Curriculum for Low Literacy Newcom
 ers
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200121
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/open-source-digital-literacy-cu
 rriculum-low-literacy-newcomers/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>Hello and Happy New Year!</p><p>The first PD sessio
 n of 2020 will be held on <b>Tuesday\, January 21.</b> Olivia Chen and Ch
 ristine Do of TIES will present <i>An Open Source Digital Literacy Curric
 ulum for Low Literacy Newcomers</i>. They will introduce a free online dig
 ital literacy resource for participants and organizations. NICO prepares l
 earners for online classes and teaches them the skills they need to succee
 d in an online class such as computer skills\, time management\, and study
  skills.</p><p>The session will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at The Immigr
 ant Education Society (TIES) Welcome Center at 3820 …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/open-source-digital-literacy-cu
 rriculum-low-literacy-newcomers/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Edmonton Annual Winter Social
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191213
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/edmonton-annual-winter-social/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p><b>Come join your fellow ESL professionals as we ce
 lebrate the end of the year with good company and conversation!</b></p><p>
  </p><p><b>Friday\, December 13\, 2019</b><br/><b>5:00 - 7:00 pm</b></p><p
 ><b>State and Main Kitchen and Bar (Downtown)</b><br/><b>10065 Jasper Ave 
 </b></p><p><b>Private Fishbowl Room</b></p><p> </p><p>You are invited to s
 ocialize and network with your colleagues in an informal environment. Atte
 ndees will have a chance to catch up\, socialize and make new connections 
 to end off a great year together. ATESL Edmonton will be ordering appetize
 rs which will be served at 5:30 pm. Individual bills will be set up for th
 ose members who …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/edmonton-annual-winter-social/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Edmonton November PD
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191129
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-november-pd/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p><b>ATESL Edmonton Local Meeting</b></p><p><b>Friday
 \, November 29th\, 2019</b></p><p><b>Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcome
 rs (at Eastwood School)</b><br/><b>12023 81 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB T5B 2S9<
 /b><br/><b>Room 216</b><br/><b><i>Park on the south side of the building a
 nd enter only through the south (parking lot) doors. </i></b></p><p>Agenda
 : </p><ul><li><b>4:30 - 5:00 p.m.</b> - Snacks\, beverages\, and reconnect
  with other ESL practitioners. </li><li><b>5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.</b> - Us
 ing Accommodations to Reduce Barriers in Language Teaching and Assessment 
 by Laurie Osbaldeston</li></ul><p>Hello ATESL members and non-members! Ple
 ase join the Edmonton ATESL Chapter on Friday\, November 29th\, 2019 to re
 connect and network with ESL practitioners …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-november-pd/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Calgary 2019 Winter Social
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191122
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-calgary-2019-winter-socia
 l/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p>We would like to invite you to the annual winter soc
 ial. It will be held on <b>Friday\, November 22</b> from <b>6:00 to 8:00 p
 m</b> at<br/> <b><i>State and Main Kitchen and Bar\,</i></b> #601\, 8th Av
 enue SW.</p><p>Appetizers will be served\, compliments of ATESL.<br/>Membe
 rs can order additional food and drinks on their own tab.</p><p>If you are
  able to attend\, please let us know by <b>Friday\, November 15th</b> by e
 mailing your RSVP to <a href="mailto:calgary@atesl.ca">calgary@atesl.ca</a
 ></p><p>We hope to see you there!</p><p>Nancy Robertson\, Maria Dumitrescu
 \, and Bob de Hoog</p><p>Calgary Local Co-chairs<br/><a href="mailto:calga
 ry@atesl.ca">calgary@atesl.ca</a></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-calgary-2019-winter-socia
 l/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL 2019 AGM- October 18th - 4:30PM
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191018
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-2019-agm-october-18th-430
 pm/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>  </p><p>The 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.</p><p>At the AGM the
  Board will report on its activities over the past year\, the 2018 Audited
  Financial Statement will be reviewed\, and ATESL Member Awards will be pr
 esented.</p><p>Elections will be held for the 2019-20 President Elect\, an
 d there will be a vote to ratify the 2018-19 President Elect\, Lori Kenned
 y\, who was appointed by the Board following the 2018 Annual General Meeti
 ng.</p><p>If there is …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-2019-agm-october-18th-430
 pm/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Dispelling Myths about Teaching Pronunciation and Vocabulary
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190928
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/dispelling-myths-about-teaching
 -pronunciation-and-vocabulary/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><ul><li> Double Feature: <i>Dispelling Myths about Tea
 ching Pronunciation and Vocabulary</i>. <ul><li> Date: Saturday\, Septemb
 er 28<ul><li> 9:30 am to 10:30 am (Workshop 1)</li><li> 10:30 to 10:50 am 
 (Break)</li><li> 10:50 am to 12:00 pm (Workshop 2)</li></ul></li><li> Loca
 tion: SAIT (Senator Burns Building\, NK 109)</li><li> Presenters:<ul><li> 
 Dora DiLullo-Patten\, ELL Lead Teacher\, Chinook Learning Services\, CBE /
  ACE TESOL Trainer\, Bow Valley College</li><li> Laura DiLullo\, ELL Instr
 uctor\, Bow Valley College / University of Calgary</li><li> Brock Wojtalew
 icz\, ELL Instructor and Researcher</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/dispelling-myths-about-teaching
 -pronunciation-and-vocabulary/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Edmonton Local Meeting AGM and Presentation
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190927
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-local-meeting-ag
 m-and-presentation/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>Agenda: </p><ul><li><b>4:30 - 5:00 p.m.</b> - Snack
 s\, beverages\, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners. </li><li><b>5:
 00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.</b> - ATESL Edmonton AGM and Career Transition Progra
 ms in Edmonton by ATESL’s Advocacy Committee</li></ul><p>Welcome back AT
 ESL members! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable break. Please join us
  to select a new Co-Chair\, Secretary and Hospitality throughout our AGM. 
 Then\, we will learn from Wendy Ilott\, who is a member of the ESL to Work
  Team of the ATESL Advocacy Committee. We will finish with a draw for a fr
 ee ATESL Conference Registration!</p><p><b>Career Transition Programs in E
 dmonton</b></p><p> …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-local-meeting-ag
 m-and-presentation/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:English is Crazy: A Lightning Talk Afternoon
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190907
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/english-crazy-lightning-talk-af
 ternoon/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p>CA-ATESL is excited to announce the upcoming event\,
  <i>English is Crazy: A Lightning Talk Afternoon</i>.</p><p>When: Saturday
 \, September 7 at 3:00.</p><p> Location: Wild Horse Market Studio\, <a hre
 f="https://www.google.com/maps/search/5005+50+Street\,+Red+Deer?entry=gmai
 l&amp\;source=g">5005 50 Street\, Red Deer</a></p><p>The “lightning talk
 ”- also known as Pecha Kucha was developed in Tokyo by architects lookin
 g to keep presenters from going on too long. The format requires 20 slides
  discussed for 20 seconds each\, culminating in a 6 minute and 40 second p
 resentation. Delivery is fast\, content is informative and fun\, and photo
 s quite often include cats.</p><p>CA-ATESL invites proposals for Lightning
  Talk presentations for the following categories.</p><p>1) …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/english-crazy-lightning-talk-af
 ternoon/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Southern Alberta  End of Year Barbeque
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190628
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/southern-alberta-end-year-barbe
 que/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>  </p><p><b><i>Come join your fellow ESL educators as we ce
 lebrate the end of the school year!!</i></b></p><p><b>Date: Friday\, June 
 28\, 2019 </b></p><p><b>Time: 6:00 – 9:00</b></p><p><b>Location: 91 Cany
 on Blvd.\, West Lethbridge </b></p><p><b>Families Welcome!!</b></p><p>Come
  celebrate the end of the school year with your fellow ESL educators and t
 heir families. There will be games and activities for kids and plenty of o
 pportunities to socialize. There will also be a barbeque with hot dogs\, h
 amburgers\, veggies and drinks. Please feel free to bring additional food.
  If you have any questions\, please contact Jenny Bourne (southernab@atesl
 .ca) or Greg Ogilvie (gogilvie@atesl.ca).  </p><p><b>Please RSVP to …</b
 ></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/southern-alberta-end-year-barbe
 que/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Reintroducing the fun in teaching English (under PBLA)
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190611
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/reintroducing-fun-teaching-engl
 ish-under-pbla/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p>Date: Tuesday\, June 11 (Same workshop offered from 
 3:30 to 5:00 and again from 6:00 to 7:30 pm)</p><p> </p><p>Location: Centr
 al Calgary Public Library</p><p><i>The workshop will present classroom act
 ivities that reintroduce the &quot\;fun&quot\; of learning English in the 
 PBLA context. The presenters will show real activities that focus on stude
 nts&#x27\; engagement and participation while accomplishing the needs of P
 BLA real world tasks. </i></p><p><i>Participants will experiment with dif
 ferent ways of teaching topics like: Canadian culture\, employment\, healt
 h while using role-play\, skits and other interactive activities. They wil
 l then brainstorm classroom activities and evaluate the assessment tools.<
 /i></p><p><i>Finally\, they will engage …</i></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/reintroducing-fun-teaching-engl
 ish-under-pbla/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Creating a Positive Learning Environment – Approaches and Best P
 ractices
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190527
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/creating-a-positive-learning-en
 vironment-approaches-and-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p></p><p><b>Community of Practitioners Sharing Sessio
 n</b></p><p>The ESL profession is filled with talented\, dedicated individ
 uals who have developed pedagogical expertise by working with diverse seco
 nd language learning populations. Previous community of practitioners shar
 ing sessions have been very successful in providing a space for colleagues
  to share their best practices and discuss their teaching approaches. As a
  result\, we have decided to host another community of practitioners sessi
 on in May\, this time focusing on creating a positive learning environment
 .</p><p>Please come and join local ESL educators and administrators as the
 y share best practices\, activities\, resources\, or approaches to promote
  discussion and …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/creating-a-positive-learning-en
 vironment-approaches-and-best-practices/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Edmonton Mini Conference - Teach and Inspire: Practice Generated K
 nowledge
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190525
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/edmonton-mini-conference-teach-
 and-inspire-practice-generated-knowledge/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p><b><i>Presentations from this conference are available</i><
 /b> <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1o87-7xYYfEv1wnuxKInTV
 1rCyNFNfuhA?usp=sharing"><b><i>here</i></b></a><b><i>.</i></b></p><p></p><
 p>With ATESL’s 40th Anniversary conference being held in Calgary on Octo
 ber 18 &amp\; 19 this year\, the Edmonton Chapter is excited to announce o
 ur own mini conference this spring. The mini conference will be held on Sa
 turday\, May 25th\, with the theme being <i>Teach and Inspire: Practice Ge
 nerated Knowledge</i>.</p><p>See the Mini Conference Program attached belo
 w!</p><p></p><p><b>Types of Presentations:</b></p><ul><li><b>Presentation 
 (90 minutes):</b></li></ul><p>Features a leader or leaders working with a 
 group to help them solve a problem or develop a specific teaching techniqu
 e.</p><ul><li><b>Lightning Talk Session (6 minutes)</b></li></ul><p>Each p
 resenter …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/edmonton-mini-conference-teach-
 and-inspire-practice-generated-knowledge/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Techniques for Literacy Classes
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190511
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/literacy-class-techniques/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p><b>Schedule</b>: Saturday\, May 11</p><p><b> Locatio
 n</b>: CIES Welcome Centre<br/>                     3820 – 32 Street N.E
 .</p><p>Workshop Descriptions:</p><p><b><i> Move it or Lose it</i></b></p>
 <p> Patricia Len\, B.A. M.Ed.\, LINC Literacy Instructor &amp\; Team Lead 
 Welcome Centre\, C.I.E.S. and Donna Clarke\, LINC Literacy Instructor and 
 PBLA Lead</p><p><i>In this practical workshop\, you will participate in 10
  activities that will get the students up and moving so that they have the
  opportunity to experience and enact their new language.  </i></p><p> <b
 ><i>Materials Design</i></b></p><p> Emily Albertsen\, ELL Instructor\, Bow
  Valley College</p><p><i>In this interactive hands-on workshop\, we will e
 xplore principles of effective material design for ESL …</i></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/literacy-class-techniques/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Teaching With Settlement in Mind
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190426
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/teaching-settlement-mind/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p><b>Sacred Heart School</b></p><p><b>9624 108 Avenue NW\, Ed
 monton</b></p><p><b>Meeting Room</b></p><p><b>Agenda:</b></p><p>● 4:30 -
  5:00 p.m. - Snacks\, beverages\, and reconnect with other ESL practitione
 rs</p><p>● 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - <b>Teaching with Settlement in Mind<
 /b></p><p>How can settlement and integration be facilitated in a holistica
 lly supported ESL literacy program? Basic life skills and survival challen
 ges such as housing\, medical and finances create learning barriers. In th
 is workshop\, participants will learn about settlement issues common to ne
 wcomers and discuss ways to address them in their teaching.</p><p>Theresa 
 Wall is an experienced teacher trainer with experience in the field of …
 </p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/teaching-settlement-mind/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Realities of Online Teaching
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190409
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/online-teaching-realities/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p><b><i>The realities of online teaching</i></b></p><p
 >   </p><p></p><p><b>Presenters:</b></p><ul><li>Glen Cochrane\, ELL Instru
 ctor\, Bow Valley College</li><li> Jody Gilbert\, Program Coordinator\, B
 ow Valley College</li><li> Maureen Harron\, ELL Instructor\, Bow Valley C
 ollege</li><li> Nancy Robertson\, Program Coordinator\, Bow Valley Colleg
 e</li></ul><p><b>Date:</b> Tuesday\, April 9th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm </p><
 p><b>Location</b>: Bow Valley College N226 (Refreshments in N314 at 5:30 p
 m)</p><p>                   North Campus\, 345 - 6th Avenue SE</
 p><p><i>ELL online courses are increasing and expanding rapidly and more i
 nstructors are interested in adding online teaching to their repertoire. F
 ind out the various types of online courses and the factors to consider fo
 r each one.</i></p><p></p><p></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/online-teaching-realities/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Vocabulary Teaching – Resources and Best Practices
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190328
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/vocabulary-teaching-resources-a
 nd-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>  </p><p><b>Community of Practitioners Sharing Session</b><
 /p><p>The ESL profession is filled with talented\, dedicated individuals w
 ho have developed pedagogical expertise by working with diverse second lan
 guage learning populations. Many ESL educators have experience working in 
 international settings and have contributed to curriculum development at t
 heir institutions. The cumulative expertise of the ESL teaching community 
 is an invaluable resource to support the professional growth of peers in t
 he field. As a result\, the first ATESL professional development event for
  2019 will be a community of practitioners sharing session – local ESL e
 ducators and administrators will share best practices\, activities\, resou
 rces\, or …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/vocabulary-teaching-resources-a
 nd-best-practices/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Using Your Voice in Your Classroom
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190315
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/using-your-voice-your-classroom
 /
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p><b>2nd Floor Meeting Room 2-4</b></p><p><b>Edmonton
  Mennonite Centre for Newcomers</b></p><p><b>11713 82 Street NW\, Edmonton
 \, AB T5B 2V9</b></p><p>Agenda:</p><p>● 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks\, beve
 rages\, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners.</p><p>● 5:00 p.m. to
  6:00 p.m. - <b>Using your voice in your classroom</b></p><p>How can you u
 se voice as an effective teaching tool? In this sixty-minute workshop you 
 will learn simple exercises for warming up and preserving the health of yo
 ur voice. Addressing issues of vocal support and articulation will help bu
 ild both clarity and vocal stamina. We will also explore techniques for ex
 panding your vocal …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/using-your-voice-your-classroom
 /
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Teaching Grammar:  Why?  What?  When?  How?
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190307
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/helping-students-tricky-grammar
 /
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> Presenters:</p><ul><li>Anita Hibbard\, ELL Lead Teacher\, 
 Mount Royal University</li><li>Bob de Hoog\, ELL Instructor\, Bow Valley C
 ollege</li><li>Desiree Belter\, ELL Instructor\, Bow Valley College<ul><li
 >Date: <b>Thursday\, March 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm</b></li><li>Location: B
 ow Valley College\, North Campus\, N418</li></ul></li></ul><p><i>Not sure 
 how to fit grammar into the CLB levels? Not sure whether to teach grammar 
 at all? Discover strategies and techniques for guiding students to underst
 and and apply complex structures.</i></p><p>Light refreshments will be ava
 ilable at 5:30 pm in N418.</p><p>If you are able to attend\, please RSVP t
 o calgary@atesl.ca by Monday\, March 7th.</p><p>We hope to see you …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/helping-students-tricky-grammar
 /
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Did teaching LINC prepare me for refugee camps?
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190222
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/did-teaching-linc-prepare-me-re
 fugee-camps/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p><b>2nd Floor Meeting Room 2-4</b></p><p><b>Edmonton 
 Mennonite Centre for Newcomers</b></p><p><b>11713 82 Street NW\, Edmonton\
 , AB T5B 2V9</b></p><p>Agenda:</p><ul><li>4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks\, beve
 rages\, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners.</li><li>5:00 p.m. to 6
 :00 p.m. - Did teaching LINC prepare me for refugee camps?</li></ul><p>How
  can teaching Canadian newcomers prepare you for teaching in refugee camps
 ? How can camp experience change your approach to teaching LINC? This pres
 entation will address John’s experience teaching middle schoolers (grade
 s 8 and 9) at Palestinian refugee camps in south Lebanon. He will discuss 
 how this experience prepared him for teaching in the …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/did-teaching-linc-prepare-me-re
 fugee-camps/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:PD Session - Action  Oriented Feedback & Giving Audio Feedback
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190208
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/pd-session-action-oriented-feed
 back-giving-audio-feedback/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>On Friday 8 February at 3.30 pm we will have a pd s
 ession at the Wild Horse Social located at 5005 50 Street\, Red Deer.</p><
 p>Carol Smyth will present a session on action oriented feedback\, and Jes
 s Legacy will present on giving audio feedback.</p><p>Coffee and snacks wi
 ll be provided.</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/pd-session-action-oriented-feed
 back-giving-audio-feedback/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Giving Audio Feedback & Action Oriented Feedback
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190208
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/giving-audio-feedback-action-or
 iented-feedback/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>On Friday 8 February at 3.30 pm we will have a Prof
 essional development session at the Wild Horse Social located at 5005 50 S
 treet\, Red Deer.</p><p>Carol Smyth will present a session on action orien
 ted feedback\, and Jess Legacy will present on giving audio feedback.</p><
 p>Coffee and snacks will be provided.</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/giving-audio-feedback-action-or
 iented-feedback/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Greet and Guac
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190125
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/greet-and-guac/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>Hi Central Alberta Teachers of English as a Second 
 Language members and enthusiasts!</p><p></p><p>We are happy to announce ou
 r first social event of 2019. </p><p></p><p>On Friday 25 January we will m
 eet at Viva Los Tacos Taqueria and bar at 5.00pm located at 1-8012 Edgar I
 ndustrial Place in Red Deer (across from UFA)\, for</p><p>Greet and Gauc. 
 A social event to network and meet other ESL enthusiasts.  </p><p>Appetiz
 ers will be provided. Buy your own drinks.</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/greet-and-guac/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Edmonton January PD Event
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190125
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-january-pd-event
 /
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p><b>Friday\, January 25th\, 2019</b></p><p><b>One Wo
 rld One Centre PD Room</b></p><p><b>12050-95A Street Edmonton AB</b></p><p
 > </p><p>Agenda: </p><ul><li><b>4:30 - 5:00 p.m.</b> - Snacks\, beverages\
 , and reconnect with other ESL practitioners. </li><li><b>5:00 p.m. to 6:0
 0 p.m.</b> - Qigong - Lead by Carolynne Melnyk </li></ul><p>Welcome back A
 TESL members. We hope you had a restful and enjoyable break. We are starti
 ng off 2019 with a PD session on Qigong. We’re sure January will be a bu
 sy month for all as we settle back into routine. This presentation will gi
 ve you a chance to recharge and refresh for the upcoming year. </p><p>Qigo
 ng is an …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-january-pd-event
 /
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Utilizing Learning English with CBC
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190124
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/utilizing-learning-english-cbc/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>More information coming soon!</p><p>Check back!</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/utilizing-learning-english-cbc/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Learning English with CBC Version 2.0.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190124
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/learning-english-cbc-version-20
 /
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p><b>Presenter:</b>      Brock Wojtalewicz\, ELL 
 Instructor and Researcher</p><p><b>Date:</b>               Th
 ursday\, January 24 at 6:00 to 7:30 pm</p><p><b>Location:</b>       
  Bow Valley College</p><p>                        N
 orth Campus\, 345 6th Avenue SE</p><p>Computer Lab: N436</p><p><b>Summary:
 </b></p><p><i>Learning English with CBC</i> has been a valuable resource f
 or ESL teachers and English language learners since 2011. The website has 
 provided thousands of newcomers to Alberta with authentic\, locally-produc
 ed lessons focused on current events. In 2017\, the project was completely
  re-envisioned with an emphasis on mobile\, interactive\, and learner-driv
 en technology. In this hands-on presentation\, we will navigate through th
 e website together\, discussing how the new format works and …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/learning-english-cbc-version-20
 /
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Edmonton Local Third Annual Winter Social
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181214
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-local-third-annu
 al-winter-social/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p><b>Friday\, December 14th\, 2018</b></p><p><b>5:00-7
 :00 pm</b></p><p><b>State and Main on Jasper Avenue (101-10065 Jasper Aven
 ue NW)</b></p><p><b>Come join your fellow ESL educators as we celebrate th
 e end of the year with good company and conversation!</b></p><p>You are in
 vited to network and socialize with your colleagues in an informal environ
 ment. Attendees will have a chance to catch up\, socialize and make new co
 nnections to end off a great year together. The local will be ordering app
 etizers which will be served at 5:30 pm. Individual bills will be set up f
 or those members who would like to order drinks and additional food.</p><p
 > …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-local-third-annu
 al-winter-social/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Southern Alberta Local Holiday Party
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181213
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/southern-alberta-local-holiday-
 party/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p><b><i>Come join your fellow ESL educators and admin
 istrators as we celebrate the holiday season!!</i></b></p><p><b>Date: Thur
 sday\, December 13\, 2018</b></p><p><b>Time: 6:00 – 10:00</b></p><p><b>L
 ocation: 91 Canyon Blvd. W\, Lethbridge</b></p><p>Come join the Southern A
 lberta ATESL Chapter Christmas Party!! In addition to sharing food\, drink
  and good conversation\, we will also have a series of games and activitie
 s to play during the evening. </p><p>Among the activities will be a trivi
 a quiz with prizes and a White Elephant Gift Exchange.</p><p>To participat
 e in the gift exchange\, bring an inexpensive or unwanted item wrapped in 
 paper and a keen eye for swapping …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/southern-alberta-local-holiday-
 party/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Edmonton Local
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181130
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-local/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p><b>November 30\, 2018</b></p><p><b>Mennonite Centre
  for Newcomers</b></p><p><b>Room 2-0\, second floor</b></p><p><b>11713 82 
 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB T5B 2V9</b></p><p>Agenda:</p><ul><li><b>4:30 - 5:00 
 p.m.</b> - Snacks\, beverages\, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners
 . </li><li><b>5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.</b> - Consider the Goals by Renuka Ja
 ntz and Linda Sutcliffe</li></ul><p>This presentation will address the per
 ceived shortcomings of our current &quot\;standard&quot\; assessment proce
 ss. While focusing on seniors\, these specific challenges and possible sol
 utions can be applied to any age demographic. A discussion will follow the
  presentation.</p><p>Renuka is an instructor with the Edmonton Mennonite C
 entre for Newcomers in the senior’s community …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-local/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Southern AB: Grammar Teaching – Resources and Best Practices  Co
 mmunity of Practitioners Sharing Session
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181129
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/southern-ab-grammar-teaching-re
 sources-and-best-practices-community-of-practitioners-sharing-session/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>  </p><p>The ESL profession is filled with talented\, dedic
 ated individuals who have developed pedagogical expertise by working with 
 diverse second language learning populations. Many ESL educators have expe
 rience working in international settings and have contributed to curriculu
 m development at their institutions. The cumulative expertise of the ESL t
 eaching community is an invaluable resource to support the professional gr
 owth of peers in the field. As a result\, the first ATESL professional dev
 elopment event for the 2018-2019 academic year will be a community of prac
 titioners sharing session – local ESL educators and administrators will 
 share best practices\, activities\, resources\, or great ideas …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/southern-ab-grammar-teaching-re
 sources-and-best-practices-community-of-practitioners-sharing-session/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Calgary November Social
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181128
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/calgary-november-social/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>We would like to introduce your Calgary Local Exec 
 for the 2018/19 year!</p><p>Co-chairs: Bob de Hoog and Nancy Robertson</p>
 <p>Treasurer: Elaine Mew</p><p>Secretary: Kim MacDonald</p><p>We are reall
 y looking forward to working with you this year! To kick off the year\, yo
 u are warmly invited to the <b>annual November Social</b>. This will give
  us a great opportunity to get to know each other better and to discuss id
 eas for the 2019 PD sessions.</p><p><b>Details are as follows:</b></p><p><
 b>Date:  </b>Wednesday\, November 28th</p><p><b>Place: </b><b><i>State 
 and Main Kitchen and Bar</i></b> at #601\, 8th Avenue SW</p><p><b>Start T
 ime: </b>5:30 / …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/calgary-november-social/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Accent on Canadian English™ “Train the Trainer” Accent Modif
 ication Workshop
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181109
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/accent-on-canadian-english-trai
 n-the-trainer-accent-modification-workshop/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p><b><i>Accurately Evaluate Canadian English Pronuncia
 tion</i></b></p><p><b><i>&amp\; Provide Effective Accent Modification</i><
 /b></p><p><b>Date:</b> November 8 &amp\; 9\, 2018</p><p><b>Location:</b> W
 yndham Garden-Calgary Airport Hotel</p><p>11 Freeport Cres NE T3J 0T4</p><
 p>Calgary\, Alberta</p><p><b>Workshop Facilitator:</b> Lisa Bjerke MSLP R.
 SLP S-LP (C)</p><p>Speech-Language Pathologist</p><p>(Author of ACE Progra
 m\, ACE eBook\, &amp\; ACE PAK)</p><p><b>Registration Fee:</b> $595.00 (AC
 E eBook download included-$80.00 value)</p><p><b><i>Exclusively for speech
  language pathologists and ESL instructors</i></b></p><p><b>Workshop Compo
 nents:</b></p><ul><li>ACE pronunciation assessment (administration\, scori
 ng &amp\; goal setting.)</li><li>Variables affecting pronunciation</li><li
 >Language specific pronunciation differences.</li><li>Features of English 
 speech sounds</li><li>International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) in assessment 
 and training.</li><li>Sound elicitation techniques</li><li>Common stress a
 nd …</li></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/accent-on-canadian-english-trai
 n-the-trainer-accent-modification-workshop/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Settlement and Immigration Issues in Canada & Edmonton AGM
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180928
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/settlement-and-immigration-issu
 es-canada-edmonton-agm/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>This presentation will explore a number of topics: 
 What do opinion polls and other sources tell us about the settlement and i
 ntegration success of newcomers to Canada? What are some of the ongoing ch
 allenges that immigrants and refugees face? What do we need to know about 
 immigration issues in the media that are likely to become federal election
  debate topics in 2019?</p><p>Marian Rossiter is Professor Emerita in the 
 TESL program in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University
  of Alberta\, and a longtime refugee co-sponsor.</p><p><b>ATESL Edmonton L
 ocal AGM</b></p><p>September 28\, 2018</p><p>4:30 – 6:00 pm</p><p>NorQue
 st …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/settlement-and-immigration-issu
 es-canada-edmonton-agm/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Calgary Workshop - Focus on Literacy
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180925
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-calgary-workshop-focus-li
 teracy/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>  </p><p><b><i>Focus on Literacy</i></b></p><p><i>Instructo
 rs strive to tailor teaching to the needs of individual learners. What are
  some specific strategies and practical suggestions for teaching foundatio
 ns or literacy level classes?</i></p><p><i>Three speakers - Emily Albertse
 n\, Val Baggaley\, and Judi Morris - will present their successes. Emily w
 ill talk about differentiating learning with focused reading and dialogue 
 journals. Val and Judi will share their tried-and-true ESL literacy teachi
 ng techniques. </i></p><p><i>A show and share will follow their presentati
 ons and participants are invited to contribute their own best practices re
 garding teaching literacy.</i></p><p><b><i>Also at this meeting we will be
  drawing for free registration …</i></b></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-calgary-workshop-focus-li
 teracy/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ed Tech SIG
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180924
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/ed-tech-sig/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Online Forum: if interested please contact edtechsig@atesl.
 ca</p><p>September 24th\, 2018 - 7PM</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/ed-tech-sig/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Southern AB Welcome Back Barbeque
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180919
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/southern-ab-year-end-barbecue/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p><br/></p><p>  </p><p><b><i>Come join your fellow ESL educat
 ors as we celebrate the beginning of the new school year!!</i></b></p><p><
 b>Date: Wednesday\, September 19\, 2018 </b></p><p><b>Time: 6:00 – 8:00<
 /b></p><p><b>Location:</b> <b>Baroness Picnic Shelter\, Indian Battle Park
 \, Lethbridge </b></p><p><b>Families Welcome!!</b></p><p>Come celebrate th
 e beginning of the school year with your fellow ESL educators and their fa
 milies. The Baroness Picnic Shelter is located near the playground in Indi
 an Battle Park adjacent to Fort Whoop Up. There will be games and activiti
 es for kids and plenty of opportunities to socialize. There will also be a
  barbeque with hot dogs\, hamburgers\, veggies and drinks. Please feel …
 </p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/southern-ab-year-end-barbecue/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Online Member Feedback Session Re: TESL Canada
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180529
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/online-member-feedback-session-
 re-tesl-canada/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>The ATESL Board would like to keep our membership i
 nformed regarding developments pertaining to ATESL&#x27\;s relationship wi
 th TESL Canada.</p><p>Since TESL Canada&#x27\;s announcement on October 16
 \, 2017 regarding their office closure and suspension of services\, ATESL 
 has been in regular communication with the TESL Canada Board. Since the ne
 w year\, ATESL has been in negotiations with TESL Canada regarding a Memor
 andum of Agreement and resulting membership fees. </p><p>Before moving fo
 rward\, the ATESL Board would like to consult with our membership via an o
 nline member feedback session. This session will inform questions for a me
 mbership survey we will distribute in …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/online-member-feedback-session-
 re-tesl-canada/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Apologia for Tweets: Twitter for Professional Development by Bonni
 e Nicholas
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180525
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/apologia-tweets-twitter-profess
 ional-development-bonnie-nicholas/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p> </p><p>ATESL Edmonton Local Meeting</p><p>Friday\, May 25\
 , 2018</p><p>4:30 - 6:00 pm</p><p>NorQuest College</p><p>Singhmar Center f
 or Learning</p><p>Room 3-062</p><p>Agenda:</p><ul><li><b>4:30 - 5:00 p.m.<
 /b> - Snacks\, beverages\, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners. </l
 i><li><b>5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.</b> - <b>Apologia for Tweets: Twitter for 
 Professional Development by Bonnie Nicholas</b></li></ul><p>Bonnie Nichola
 s (@EALStories) teaches in the LINC program at NorQuest College\, where sh
 e integrates #edtech into the teaching and learning in her classes. Bonnie
  earned her MEd in TESL from the University of Alberta in 2009. Her cappin
 g project was on the power of story in the ESL classroom\; …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/apologia-tweets-twitter-profess
 ional-development-bonnie-nicholas/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Tech Lightning Workshop
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180510
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/tech-lightning-workshop/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p><b>Please join us as we wrap up for the summer with four am
 azing Tech Lightning workshops at Bow Valley College. These workshops will
  run on May 10<sup>th</sup> from 6 to 8 p.m. in Computer Lab –Room Nort
 h Campus N637.</b></p><p> </p><p><p><b>Google Slides for Vocabulary Pract
 ice</b></p><p>Vocabulary acquisition and mastery are at the core of langua
 ge learning. Google Slides is a presentation tool that can be used in an E
 LL classroom to help learners: interact with and manipulate new vocabulary
 \; select related meaningful images\; and\, practice presentation skills. 
 Edi Casimirri will demonstrate how she uses this tool with immigrant youth
 .</p><p> …</p></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/tech-lightning-workshop/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:BC TEAL 50th Annual Conference
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180505
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/bc-teal-50th-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>BC TEAL is hosting its 50th Annual Conference May 3-5\, 201
 8 at UBC Vantage College. This year is particularly exciting as we&#x27\;r
 e partnering with TESOL International Association\, who will be hosting a 
 pre-conference symposium on the 3rd. </p><p> </p><p>Conference website:
  <a href="https://www.bcteal.org/conferences/2018-annual-conference">http
 s://www.bcteal.org/conferences/2018-annual-conference</a> </p><p>Conferen
 ce schedule:<a href="https://bcteal2018.sched.com/">https://bcteal2018.sch
 ed.com/</a> </p><p>TESOL Symposium: <a href="http://www.tesol.org/attend
 -and-learn/tesol-academies-conferences-symposiums/upcoming-tesol-symposium
 s/2018/05/04/default-calendar/the-global-citizen-new-technology">http://ww
 w.tesol.org/attend-and-learn/tesol-academies-conferences-symposiums/upcomi
 ng-tesol-symposiums/2018/05/04/default-calendar/the-global-citizen-new-tec
 hnology</a> </p><p> </p><p>Conference overview: <a href="http://mailchi
 .mp/6f923a4df48a/save-the-date-extra-early-bird-pricing-bc-teal-2018-annua
 l-conference">http://mailchi.mp/6f923a4df48a/save-the-date-extra-early-bir
 d-pricing-bc-teal-2018-annual-conference</a></p><p>Call for proposals: <a
  href="http://mailchi.mp/dcf2819c3611/i3l4idt1sq">http://mailchi.mp/dcf281
 9c3611/i3l4idt1sq</a> </p><p> </p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/bc-teal-50th-annual-conference/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL  Edmonton Local Meeting  Friday\, April 27\, 2018
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180427
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-local-meeting-fr
 iday-april-27-2018/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location: </p><p></p><ul><li>NorQuest College\, Singhmar C
 enter for Learning\, Room 3-110<br/></li></ul><p></p><p>Agenda:<br/></p><u
 l><li><p>4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks\, beverages\, and reconnect with other 
 ESL practitioners. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Remot
 e Presentation by Kelly Morrissey Cover Less\, Uncover More: the Transform
 ative Power of Slowing Down</p></li></ul><br/><p>Do you agree that our lea
 rners’ progress is best measured by how much they retain rather than by 
 how many pages they turn? Are you at a loss for how to implement recursive
  teaching that leads to increased student confidence\, engagement\, and a 
 sense of control over the language? Do you appreciate classroom practice t
 hat is …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-local-meeting-fr
 iday-april-27-2018/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL  Edmonton Local Meeting  Friday\, April 27\, 2018
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180427
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/news/atesl-edmonton-local-meeting-frid
 ay-april-27-2018/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Location: </p><p></p><ul><li>NorQuest College\, Singhmar C
 enter for Learning\, Room 3-110<br/></li></ul><p></p><p>Agenda:<br/></p><u
 l><li><p>4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks\, beverages\, and reconnect with other 
 ESL practitioners. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Remot
 e Presentation by Kelly Morrissey Cover Less\, Uncover More: the Transform
 ative Power of Slowing Down</p></li></ul><br/><p>Do you agree that our lea
 rners’ progress is best measured by how much they retain rather than by 
 how many pages they turn? Are you at a loss for how to implement recursive
  teaching that leads to increased student confidence\, engagement\, and a 
 sense of control over the language? Do you appreciate classroom practice t
 hat is …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/news/atesl-edmonton-local-meeting-frid
 ay-april-27-2018/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Canadian Benchmark Assessments ‘For’ and ‘Of’ Learning
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180426
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/canadian-benchmark-assessments-
 and-learning/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Effective instruction hinges on the utilization of appropri
 ate assessment practices. As assessment provides essential information abo
 ut program placement and ongoing information about the efficacy of instruc
 tion\, it is an essential component of any ESL program. In this profession
 al development workshop\, Lucelle Prindle from Southern Alberta Language A
 ssessment Services (SALAS Ltd.) will share her expertise about assessment 
 practices. In particular\, she will talk about SALAS Ltd. intake procedure
 s and how assessment can be used to guide instruction based on the Canadia
 n Language Benchmarks. This workshop will be of interest to any ESL educat
 ors or administrators interested in furthering their knowledge about …</
 p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/canadian-benchmark-assessments-
 and-learning/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:2018 TESL SK/SK TEAL Conference
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180421
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/2018-tesl-sksk-teal-conference/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:2018 TESL SK/SK TEAL Conference<br/>Location: DoubleTree Hotel
  in Regina\, SK<br/>Theme: Methodology in Action<br/>Conference Website: 
  <a href="http://www.cvent.com/events/2018-tesl-sask-skteal-conference/ev
 ent-summary-4a909c51247c46e6bb99393050721c76.aspx">http://www.cvent.com/ev
 ents/2018-tesl-sask-skteal-conference/event-summary-4a909c51247c46e6bb9939
 3050721c76.aspx</a><br/> <br/>We will have a variety of keynote speakers 
 and break out sessions to meet everyone&#x27\;s interests and needs (K-12 
 and Adult).  <p>We hope to see you there!<br/><p> </p></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/2018-tesl-sksk-teal-conference/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Edmonton Directors' Forum March 2018
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180316
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/edmonton-directors-forum-march-
 2018/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Attend ATESL’s fourth annual Directors’ Forum!<br/></p>
 <p>Find out about the ESL/LINC programs offered by Edmonton’s different 
 language learning institutions. Meet the directors in person\, discover wh
 at is happening now\, and learn what is new and upcoming!</p><p><br/></p><
 p><b>Place</b>: Meeting Room at Sacred Heart School\, 9624 108 Avenue NW\,
  Edmonton (south entrance of the building)</p><p><b>Date</b>: Friday\, Mar
 ch 16th\, 2018</p><p><b>Time</b>: 4:30 pm: Networking and appetizers<br/><
 /p><p>            5:00-6:00 pm: Directors’ remarks</p><p><br/></p>
 <p>Free parking is available in the back of the building or on the street.
  Sacred Heart can be reached by buses that go down 97 Street or across 107
  …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/edmonton-directors-forum-march-
 2018/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Western Canada Language Training Learning Event - February 2018
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180222
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/western-canada-language-trainin
 g-learning-event-february-2018/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p><embed alt="atesl-norquest-logo.png" embedtype="image" form
 at="fullwidth" id="82"/><br/></p><p>Please see the link following for the 
 LTLE event page which include links to session handouts.</p><p><a href="ht
 tps://www.norquest.ca/media-centre/events/2018/western-canada-language-tra
 ining-learning-event.aspx">LTLE Information Page</a><br/></p><p>Please kee
 p checking back for more material. </p><p><br/></p><p><embed alt="IRCC Fu
 nded By Logo" embedtype="image" format="fullwidth" id="83"/><br/></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/western-canada-language-trainin
 g-learning-event-february-2018/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:H5P Challenge Developing and Sharing Online Resources
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180209
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/h5p-challenge-developing-and-sh
 aring-online-resources/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>ESL instruction is becoming increasingly digital\, with num
 erous apps and programs available to assist with the acquisition process. 
 Online platforms can enhance motivation for learners and provide unique le
 arning opportunities that would otherwise not be available. At the Novembe
 r professional development event\, the H5P open-source content collaborati
 on framework (https://h5p.org/) was introduced to the Southern Alberta mem
 bership. The website provides downloadable materials and the framework to 
 customize materials to be used in the classroom. In this professional deve
 lopment workshop\, participants will be introduced to potential applicatio
 ns of the H5P framework in the second language classroom by Joerdis Weilan
 dt and then invited …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/h5p-challenge-developing-and-sh
 aring-online-resources/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Edmonton Local Meeting January 26
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180126
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/edmonton-local-meeting-january-
 26/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p><b>NorQuest College Singhmar Center for Learning<br/></b><b
 >Room 3-062<br/></b><br/></p><p>Agenda:<br/>● 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks\
 , beverages\, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners<br/>● 5:00 p.m.
  to 6:00 p.m. - Teaching Strategies Exchange<br/><br/></p><p>It is the beg
 inning of the term for many of us and we would like to provide you with an
  opportunity <br/>to share resources and strategies at this workshop. You
  will be able to gather ideas and leave the <br/>meeting with practical m
 aterials for your classroom. This workshop is the result of the PD Wishlis
 t <br/>that many of you filled out in December\, which stated that member
 s …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/edmonton-local-meeting-january-
 26/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Calgary January PD Session
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180125
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/calgary-january-pd-session/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Happy New Year! As you’re getting settled into your class
 rooms\, we would like to invite you to our next ATESL session on January 2
 5<sup>th</sup> at 6 p.m. at the Centre for Newcomers. Please RSVP to Jyot
 i Grewal and Irina Derevyanko at <a href="mailto:calgary@atesl.ca">calgar
 y@atesl.ca</a> .</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>1.       <b>Teach more in
  Less time using Authentic Online Materials:</b> Shabana Shahzad will sha
 re how she taught Bylaws of Calgary using online authentic materials. She 
 will also share the four tasks which she developed and used in class along
  with the hard copies of the tasks.</p><p> </p><p>2.       <b>Usin
 g Plain Language in the Classroom:</b> …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/calgary-january-pd-session/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Southern Alberta Holiday Party
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171214
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/southern-alberta-holiday-party/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Come join your fellow ESL educators and administrators as w
 e celebrate the holiday season!!</p><br/><br/><br/><p>Date: Thursday\, Dec
 ember 14\, 2017 </p><p>Time: 6:00 – 10:00</p><p>Location: 210 Keystone L
 ane\, West Lethbridge</p><br/><br/><p>Come join the Southern Alberta ATESL
  Chapter Christmas Party. In addition to sharing food\, drink and good con
 versation\, we will also have a series of games and activities to play dur
 ing the evening. Among the activities will be a trivia quiz with prizes an
 d a White Elephant Gift Exchange. To participate in the gift exchange\, br
 ing an inexpensive or unwanted item wrapped in paper and a keen eye for sw
 apping items. …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/southern-alberta-holiday-party/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Edmonton Winter Social
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171213
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/edmonton-winter-social/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p><b>Edmonton Local Winter Social</b></p><p><b>Wednesday\, De
 cember 13\, 2017 (5:00-7:00pm) State &amp\; Main</b></p><p><b>10065 Jasper
  Avenue</b></p><p><br/></p><p>We would like to invite you to our second an
 nual Winter Social. It will be a great opportunity to </p><p>socialize wi
 th your colleagues\, share your experience\, enjoy some food\, and win pri
 zes. We would </p><p>also like you to share your ideas for future profess
 ional development.</p><p><br/></p><p>Please complete the following form by
  Monday\, December 11. Even if you don’t plan on attending\, </p><p>ple
 ase still complete the form to let us know your PD wishlist for the upcomi
 ng year!</p><p><br/></p><p>Click here for the form: <a href="https://goo.g
 l/forms/272X4MuZblTqhcaN2">https://goo.gl/forms/272X4MuZblTqhcaN2</a></p><
 p>We hope …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/edmonton-winter-social/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Central Alberta Holiday Social
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171208
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/central-alberta-holiday-social/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Join CA-ATESL in a holiday social on December 8 at 6:30. Th
 e festivities will take place at the One Eleven Grill located at <a href=
 "https://maps.google.com/?q=5301+43+St\,+Red+Deer\,+AB+T4N+1C8&amp\;entry=
 gmail&amp\;source=g">5301 43 St\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 1C8</a>. If you are in
 teresting in joining your fellow ESL instructors from across Central Alber
 ta we would love to hear from you. <br/><br/>Please RSVP to <a href="mail
 to:carol.smyth@care2centre.ca">carol.smyth@care2centre.ca</a> to ensure w
 e have a place for you at the table. Hope to see you there. Happy Holidays
 !</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/central-alberta-holiday-social/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Edmonton Local Meeting
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171201
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-local-meeting-de
 cember1/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Friday\, December 1\, 2017</p><p>Welcome Centre\, One World
  One Centre</p><p>12050 - 95A Street\, Edmonton T5G 1M7</p><p><br/></p><p>
 <br/></p><p>Agenda:</p><p>● 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks\, beverages\, and 
 reconnect with other ESL practitioners</p><p>● 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - 
 Remote presentation Literacy Learners’ Strategies: learning to</p><p>lea
 rn by Jean Campbell</p><p><br/></p><p>The use of learning strategies will 
 help literacy learners tackle the challenge of learning a new language. Ho
 wever\, because their exposure to formal education has been limited\, thei
 r repertoire of learning strategies will also be limited. </p><p>Many wil
 l have never thought of how they learn nor analyzed what works best …</p
 >
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-local-meeting-de
 cember1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Community of Practice Sharing Session: Learning from Peers in the 
 ESL Community
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171124
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/community-practice-sharing-sess
 ion-learning-peers-esl-community/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Thank you to the members who completed the survey sent out 
 in September! Based on the results of the survey\, the following prelimina
 ry event has been planned:</p><br/><p><p>The ESL profession is filled with
  talented\, dedicated individuals who have developed pedagogical expertise
  by working with diverse second language learning populations. Many ESL ed
 ucators have experience working in international settings and have contrib
 uted to curriculum development at their institutions. The cumulative exper
 tise of the ESL teaching community is an invaluable resource to support th
 e professional growth of peers in the field. As a result\, the first ATESL
  professional development event for the …</p></p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/community-practice-sharing-sess
 ion-learning-peers-esl-community/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Holiday Social
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171124
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/holiday-social/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p>The ATESL Calgary chapter would like to invite you t
 o join us for appetizers at our annual holiday social.  </p><p><br/></p><
 p>Come and meet your local Co-chairs and share any comments and suggestion
 s for the PD sessions for the upcoming year. </p><p><br/></p><p>We are me
 eting at Milestones Bar and Grill located at 107 8 Avenue SE (on Stephen A
 venue across from the Hyatt hotel)<b> </b>on Friday\, November 24th at 6:
 00 p.m. </p><p><br/></p><p>We will provide the appetizers but\, of course
 \, adult beverages are your responsibility. We hope to see you all there!
  <b>Please RSVP to <a href="mailto:calgary@atesl.ca">calgary@atesl.ca</a
 > by November 21st</b>. </p><p> </p><p>We look …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/holiday-social/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL 2017 Conference
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171021
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-2017-conference/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>The annual ATESL conference will take place October 20th to
  21st at the Westin Hotel located in beautiful downtown Calgary. </p><h3>
 <a id="2720" linktype="page"><b>Please read more about the conference as t
 he plans unfold.</b></a></h3>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-2017-conference/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Edmonton Local meeting
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170929
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-local-meeting/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p><b>Edmonton Local AGM and Free ATESL Conference Registratio
 n Draw</b></p><p>Friday\, September 29\, 2017</p><p>NorQuest Downtown Camp
 us</p><p><b>Singhmar Center for Learning - Room 3-101</b></p><p><b>10215 1
 08 Street</b></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>Agenda</p><ul><li><p>4:30 - 5:
 00 p.m. - Snacks\, beverages\, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners<
 /p></li></ul><p><br/></p><ul><li><p>5:00 – 5:30 p.m. - Attend the Edmont
 on Local AGM</p></li><ul><li><p>Nominate people for vacant positions - Co-
 Chair\, Secretary\, Treasurer and Hospitality (if you wish)</p></li><li><p
 >Provide your assent to the new Edmonton Local Executive</p></li><li><p>Co
 -Chair and Treasurer’s report</p></li><li><p>The free ATESL Conference R
 egistration Draw will be held at the end of the night. Members have alread
 y received one ballot for every …</p></li></ul></ul>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-local-meeting/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:TESL Talk
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170920
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/tesl-talk/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Who: Professor Niclas Abrahamsson</p><p>Deputy Director of 
 the Centre for Research on Bilingualism\; Stockholm University</p><br/><p>
 What: Age effects on language acquisition\, retention\, and loss: Key hypo
 theses and findings</p><p><br/></p><p>When : Wed. Sept. 20\; 5:00 – 6:00
  pm</p><p><br/></p><p>Where: University of Alberta - Education South\, Roo
 m 277</p><br/><p>One of the longest-standing scientific debates on languag
 e acquisition concerns the relationship between age of first exposure and 
 language development\, the big divide being between proponents and opponen
 ts of the idea of one or several critical period(s) for language. While be
 ing perhaps the most-observed language acquisition phenomenon among laypeo
 ple\, ironically\, children’s success in second …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/tesl-talk/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Calgary PD Session - Back to School Idea Share
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170918
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/calgary-pd-session/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p><br/>Our next PD session will be at SAIT on Monday Septembe
 r 18th at 6PM in NL 302 . Please bring something your favorite snack to sh
 are. We will provide drinks\, cheese and crackers\, chips and salsa as wel
 l as a veggie platter. It&#x27\;ll be a time to reconnect with each other.
  We will be drawing for a free conference registration at this session. We
  will have a suggestion box where members can write down topics they would
  like to see covered in future sessions. Please also bring a 10 minute act
 ivity you do or know of for subs or when …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/calgary-pd-session/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Calgary PD Session - June 6
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170606
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-calgary-pd-session-june-6
 /
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Hello Calgary Members\,</p><p><br/></p><p>Our June PD sessi
 on will be a double header.<br/><br/>Our first session will be an online p
 resentation on using and integrating technology in language teaching and l
 earning. Facilitators of the second presentation will share ice breakers a
 nd a series of activities related to the topic of cultural identity and di
 versity for all levels of ELL learners.</p><p>Details of the two presentat
 ions are as follows:</p><p><strong>Integrating #edtech into Language Teach
 ing &amp\; Learning by Bonnie Nicholas</strong></p><p><br/></p><p>Technolo
 gy has transformed the way we learn. Should learning a language be any dif
 ferent? This interactive presentation will share with you some ways …</p
 >
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-calgary-pd-session-june-6
 /
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Canadian Council for Refugees - Spring Consultation
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170603
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/ccrwebcaenabout-ccr/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p><i>Nurturing Diversity and Inclusion: Reflecting on the pas
 t to inspire the future</i></p><p>With views from all Canadian provinces a
 nd with participants in fields as diverse as mental health services and th
 e law\, this conference offers opportunities for professional development\
 , networking and strategy.</p><p> </p><p>Join us to explore questions aff
 ecting refugee protection and newcomer settlement at the CCR Spring Consul
 tation on the theme of <i>Nurturing Diversity and Inclusion: Reflecting o
 n the past to inspire the future</i>. All are welcome to participate!</p><
 p> </p><p>Workshop topics include:</p><p>· Islamophobia and xenophobia</
 p><p>· Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement</p><p>· Sanctuary cities</
 p><p>· Environmental …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/ccrwebcaenabout-ccr/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL Edmonton Mini Conference
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170527
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-mini-conference/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>This year’s ATESL mini-conference will be held on Saturda
 y\, May 27th in Edmonton at NorQuest College. The theme for the mini-confe
 rence is “<b>Enhancing Teaching with Technology</b>”. With technology 
 becoming more and more prevalent in our lives\, it is advantageous to disc
 over the different ways in which technology can be included in our classro
 oms. In addition\, using technology will strengthen not only students’ d
 igital skills\, but teachers’ digital skills as well.</p><br/><p>The day
  will include four different sessions covering various tech tools that cou
 ld easily be incorporated into your classroom\, such as Google Classroom\,
  digital devices\, online apps\, social …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/atesl-edmonton-mini-conference/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:How Can We Address Changing Demographics in ESL Classrooms?
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170329
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/how-can-we-address-changing-dem
 ographics-esl-classrooms/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:<p>Thank you to the ESL educators who completed the survey sen
 t out around the New Year! Based on the results of the survey\, the follow
 ing preliminary event has been planned: </p><p></p><ul><li>How Can We Add
 ress Changing Demographics in ESL Classrooms? <br/></li><li>Insights and 
 Strategies for Teaching Diverse ESL Learners<br/></li></ul><p></p><p>With 
 the influx of refugees and other immigrants from diverse backgrounds\, the
  composition of ESL classrooms has changed. In this panel discussion\, tea
 chers and administrators will share their observations about changing demo
 graphics in ESL classrooms and lessons derived from working with these pop
 ulations. Audience participation will be encouraged through questions of t
 he panel …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/how-can-we-address-changing-dem
 ographics-esl-classrooms/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ATESL 2016 Conference — Inspiring through Inclusion & Communicat
 ion
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161015
DTSTAMP:20260411T200838Z
UID:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/event1/
CATEGORIES:
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton from October 14th
  to 15th for an exciting lineup of keynote speakers and invited workshop p
 resenters from across Canada and beyond.<p></p><p>We are delighted to welc
 ome two internationally renowned keynote speakers: Dr. Jonathan Newton fro
 m Victoria University of Wellington and Dr. Stuart Webb from the Universit
 y of Western Ontario. ATESL is also very pleased to invite four TESL leade
 rs to present workshops during the conference\, including Dr. Scott Dougla
 s (University of British Columbia\, Okanagan)\, Dr. Jeremie Seror (Univers
 ity of Ottawa)\, Dr. William Dunn (University of Alberta)\, and Emily Albe
 rtsen (Bow Valley College). …</p>
URL:https://www.ateal.ca/membership/events/event1/
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