Thank you to all of our members who joined us for this year's TESL Ontario Annual Conference, Energizing the Present. Inspiring the Future.

We were thrilled to present over 70 conference sessions, our annual Research Symposium, our extremely popular Career Connections event and, of course, our annual panel, which this year focused on the theme “Envisioning an Empowered Future for the TESL Community”.

Over 1200 TESL Ontario members and ESL professionals from across the country and beyond joined us for these amazing three days. We hope you all made the most of your conference experience and left with new and inspired ideas to put to use in your classroom or workplace!

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

Senior Manager, Newcomer Language Services Competition 2023-430-CP

The Senior Manager, Newcomer Language Services, will play a crucial role in supporting the successful integration of newcomers to Canada by enhancing and implementing high-quality language program and overseeing a team of management and unionized language instructors ...

Supply Adult ESL Instructor (daytime in person) and online (evenings/Saturday)

The York Catholic District School Board is seeking daytime in person supply instructors to teach various levels of Adult ESL. YCDSB is also seeking evening and Saturday online Adult ESL instructors.

ESL Instructor

Located in both Winnipeg and Mississauga, Heartland International English School offers premiere private English Language educational experiences. Since opening our doors, we have welcomed thousands of students from over 60 countries who were looking for a unique experience to learn English in Canada.

Professor – Part Time

The Department of Community Partnerships and Learning requires a part-time Professor to teach in Mohawk College’s language instruction program for newcomers (LINC) for CLB levels 1 – 3. Classes will be taking place in partnership with the Haldimand County Library Caledonia location.

Ready to elevate your teaching skills in Teaching English as a Second Language?

Apply for UBC Faculty of Education's part-time, online MEd program tailored specifically for TESL educators.

RSVP for our online info session on December 11 at 7pm ET to learn more:

https://pdce.educ.ubc.ca/med-tesl-december-info-session

The TESL Exchange series was created to highlight the fantastic ELT Professionals in our community. In a short 5 to 15 minute-long video, presenters share a skill, activity, application, or any other topic they believe will be of use to others in the field. Videos are released regularly and posted to the TESL Ontario YouTube Channel.

Using Images as a Time-Saving Measure for Speaking Assessments

Jodi Town

PowerPoint Escape Rooms

Sara Machan, OCELT

Google Earth, Indigenous Cultural Heritage (Pt. 2 of 4)

John Allan, OCELT

English for Financial Literacy

English for Financial Literacy is an instructor’s resource for CLB levels 1 to 8. Some materials may be adaptable for literacy learners. The objective is to help instructors incorporate financial literacy content into their program planning and teaching. There are three volumes with audio and additional online activities.

http://bestpractices.teslontario.org/en/resources/english-for-financial-literacy/

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada

This federal government website contains useful information for newcomers pertaining to understanding the financial world in Canada. The agency's mandate is consumer protection; it promotes  financial education and consumer rights and responsibilities

The website contains news bulletins on changes to laws and important consumer issues. Learners can also access information on financial topics including: managing your money (includes a budget calculator), understanding credit cards, and protecting yourself from frauds and scams. Suitable for higher level learners.

http://bestpractices.teslontario.org/en/resources/financial-consumer-agency-of-canada/

Lessons for Literacy Learners: Economy, Employment, Personal Management   

This resource book contains curriculum for financial literacy with well-presented teaching guidelines.Resource for Literacy Learners on the topics: Economy, Employment, Personal Management from 2002.

http://bestpractices.teslontario.org/en/resources/the-abcs-of-practical-literacy/

Online Banking: What Is It?  

A resource from ABC Money Matters (TD Bank sponsored), this 2-page lesson plan clearly explains the basics of online banking for learners at intermediate or advanced levels. Suggested classroom activities include setting a strong password.

http://bestpractices.teslontario.org/en/resources/online-banking-what-is-it/

Have you visited TESL Ontario's new home on the web?

Relaunched in October, our updated website features streamlined access to all of the services and benefits you've come to expect from TESL Ontario in a new, more accessible format.

Visit our new site at www.teslontario.org to renew your membership, learn about your member benefits, explore certification options and view the calendar of upcoming live and virtual events. You can also access all of the TESL Ontario publications you use regularly, see the latest calls for research participants, and connect with the TESL Ontario staff.

If you have questions or comments about the new TESL Ontario website, you can contact us at membership@teslontario.org at any time!

Do you need health insurance if you have an emergency fund?

If you don’t have health benefits through an employer you’ve likely wondered if insurance is necessary, especially if you’re a good saver. While an emergency fund is always a good idea, the reality is health expenses are unpredictable. That’s where your TESL Ontario member health plan comes in.

Learn more about health insurance vs. emergency funds on the Health Plus Insurance blog.

LifeWorks is now Telus Health.

At Health Plus we care about both your physical and mental wellbeing. That’s why all PRIORITY and OPTIMUM plans include free access to an Employee Assistance Plan, no matter where you work. Formerly LifeWorks, your EAP is now Telus Health One. Telus Health is a leader in health and wellbeing solutions. You get the same great services, including free professional counselling, digital health and wellness resources, and perks to help you save money on everyday expenses, under a new name.

Learn more about Health Plus Insurance for TESL Ontario members: https://www.healthplusinsurance.ca/tesl

TESL Ontario members receive a 10% discount on all regularly-priced materials purchased online at New Readers Bookstore via Frontier College Books, a resource bookstore for Adult Learners, Literacy Practitioners and other Educators in the areas of essential skills, workplace literacy, and ESL.

Shop online at www.frontiercollegebooks.ca and use the promo code TESLON at checkout.

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