TESL Ontario's 2023 webinars are generously sponsored by Change it Up Professional Development

LINC Instructor

Seeking a passionate, driven individual who is looking to make a meaningful difference in our community and in the lives of Newcomers to Canada to teach in our LINC program year-round. If this sounds like you, Yes Employment Services could have the employment opportunity you...

Event Coordinator

The Event Coordinator role at TESL Ontario is a dynamic and multifaceted position primarily responsible for the planning of the annual conference. The TESL Ontario annual conference is a large virtual event with 1200+ attendees, featuring educational sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibitors. The event also includes an in-person awards and networking evening event.

Virtual Volunteer English Teacher

By serving as a Virtual Volunteer English Teacher, you will Gain Online International English Teaching Experience + Teacher Training while making a lifetime impact on young students throughout Latin America. Upon successfully completing a volunteer session, Outreach360 will grant you a certificate of service.

Supply ESL/LINC Instructor

The Toronto District School Board’s Non-Credit Adult ESL and LINC Programs are looking for qualified, experienced instructors to teach at locations throughout the city. Opportunities include days, evenings and Saturdays.

Further your expertise in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) theory and practice as part of a supportive cohort!

Tailored for working TESL practitioners, UBC Faculty of Education's MEd in TESL program is part-time and 100% online, allowing you the flexibility to learn at your own pace while engaging with peers from all over the world.

Apply by March 15 for a September 2024 start

TESL Career Boosts is a series of informative videos designed to help boost your career in EngliSh Language Training. For more videos and important information, be sure to visit our online TESL Career Centre.



Career Fairs

Judy Chau, TESL Ontario

Advice for New Grads in English Language Training

Reza Mazaloom-Farzaghy, TESL Ontario, and Krista Walsh-Murray, CCLB

OCELT & ICTEAL Certification Processes

Reza Mazaloom-Farzaghy, TESL Ontario

PBLA Practice Guidelines

Updated in 2019, this website has five sections explaining the theory behind PBLA and guidelines for implementation. PBLA Foundations provides a rationale, historical and theoretical contexts for PBLA. PBLA Portfolios explains key elements, components and expectations, plus teaching tips. PBLA Reporting discusses professional judgements, progress reports. PBLA Accountability includes administrator tips. The final section contains resources, including multilevel modules and a list of training courses.

http://bestpractices.teslontario.org/en/resources/pbla-portfolio-based-language-assessment-emerging-practice-guidelines/

Book of Idioms A to Z

The Book of Idioms from A to Z lists a broad range of familiar idioms in one place. It is hosted on the Easy Pace Learning website, where additional free downloads include grammar lessons, exercises and dictionaries.

http://bestpractices.teslontario.org/en/resources/the-book-of-idioms-from-a-to-z/

Promoting Health Information with Adult Language Learners  

This health curriculum guide was developed by Toronto Public Health for English teachers. The curriculum includes lesson plans and background information. The lessons contain interactive activities for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 1-6 levels. Topics include: Cancer Prevention and Screening, Diabetes Prevention, Healthy Eating, Mental Health, Pedestrian Safety, Physical Activity, Sun Safety and Tobacco Use.

http://bestpractices.teslontario.org/en/resources/curriculum-promoting-health-information-with-adult-language-learners/

Can Learn English

Can Learn English is a Canadian content, "Canadian English" website hosted by a Canadian teacher named Dana (a TESOL trained and qualified teacher). You'll find a YouTube channel with well-produced videos, a Facebook page, podcasts, free E-textbook, and also an Academy: Online courses with academic lessons referenced to the CLBs. Intended for intermediate/advanced learners: Choose from a variety of courses starting at $10.00.

http://bestpractices.teslontario.org/en/resources/can-learn-english/

In an especially grey winter social connection can be a challenge. But a strong social network has widespread benefits to our mental and physical health. Luckily there are plenty of simple ways to nurture connection for a fulfilling, happy, healthy life.

Read the latest Wellness Moment from Health Plus Insurance for easy tips to get started. Health Plus is your member health and dental benefits provider. Plan members get free access to wellness benefits, including Telus Health One.

Learn more about Health Plus online at www.healthplusinsurance.ca/tesl. 

We have extended our partnership with Ellii (formerly ESL Library) for another year to bring you discounted access to valuable resources that you can integrate into your lesson planning and in-class instruction!

As a TESL Ontario member, you can now receive 2 months of FREE access to all of Ellii’s resources, a 10% discount on an individual annual subscription, and free access to 2 Ellii webinars per years exclusively for our members.

To get started with your Ellii free trial, please CLICK HERE.

Please contact membership@teslontario.org to request your special membership code.

Please note: this offer is only available to new Ellii subscribers.

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We also host webinars to help you better understand how to utilize LinkedIn Learning to

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LinkedIn Learning Demo for Job Seekers – Tuesdays: 11:00 – 11:30

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TESL Ontario believes in complete transparency with our members. As such, we would like to advise you of a nominal increase in annual membership fees, effective April 1, 2024.

This fee increase has been set at 2.5%, or approximately $2.00/year for Standard Members and $4.00/year for Certified Members.

This small increase has been necessitated by an overall rise in operating costs driven largely by inflation.

Your membership fees support ongoing improvements to services at TESL Ontario including new or upgraded services and recently-introduced initiatives, such as our updated website, TESL Career Centre, in-person networking and professional development events.

You will continue to enjoy all of the benefits of TESL Ontario membership with new savings programs, professional development and networking opportunities, and other valuable initiatives being added throughout the year.

We thank you for your continued support of your professional association!

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