Membership Benefits
TESL Ontario is comprised of 4400 members in both the public and private sectors of the elementary, secondary and adult systems. We serve our members in a variety of ways, through professional development and research activities and through advocacy. In all we do, we strive raise the profile of our profession and be a voice for our members through our representation on various government and advisory groups.
Other member benefits include:
3 for 1 price
When you join TESL Ontario, you automatically become a member of TESL Ontario, TESL Canada and Your Local TESL Affiliate.
Professional Development
TESL Ontario Annual Conference - Members enjoy reduced fees for the annual conference featuring three exciting days of ESL workshops, presentations, symposia, well-known speakers, networking with a range of ESL colleagues and a huge publishers' display of new ESL materials.
50 hours of TESL Ontario Conference 2009 webcasting is available free of charge to all TESL Ontario members. Webcasting of previous years conferences are also available for 50% discount price.
20% discount at Indigo stores
TESL Ontario members are entitled to a discount of 20% on regularly priced books at all branches of Indigo, Chapters, Coles and World Biggest Bookstore within Ontario. more...
STAPLES Easy Rewards Program
We are delighted to announce that STAPLES has agreed to extend their Teacher Easy Rewards Program to all TESL Ontario Members. more...
30% discount at Royal Ontario Museum
As a member of TESL Ontario, the ROM offers you a special discount on tickets to the Royal Ontario Museum. Visit www.rom.on.ca , order tickets and use your promo code: TESL. Offers expires: December 31, 2010. more...
FREE Museum Admissions
Several museums in the Ottawa region have offered TESL Ontario Members FREE admission by simply showing a valid TESL Ontario membership card at the admission desk. more...
Group Insurance
Owen & Associates offers discounted group rates on Individual Health and Dental, Travel, Life, Critical Illness, Disability and Out of Country Insurance. more...
Auto and Home Insurance - The Personal exclusively covers home and auto insurance. They are part of Desjardins Groups, the largest cooperative financial group in Canada. more...
Survey - Auto & Home Insurance
Publications
TESL Ontario's ESL Newsletter (3 issues annually) highlights professional topics and current research, conferences, association news, book reviews, and teaching suggestions.
Summarizes conference plenaries, workshops, lectures, and presentations.
The national organization's scholarly journal (2 issues annually) includes refereed articles on ESL theory and practice.
Forum
Communicate with members and other ESL professionals. You can ask questions or share your success and information about the field of ESL.
Networking
Meet and keep in touch with a wide range of ESL colleagues. Exchange information, ideas, and teaching techniques. Discuss current issues and concerns. Find out what's new on the ESL scene.
Involvement
- Membership in TESL Ontario is an opportunity to get involved, volunteer, and participate in the direction of your profession.
- Add your voice to discussions on important ESL issues by joining focus groups or giving a conference presentation.
- You may choose to expand your management skills and experience by serving on Executive Boards and committees.
- Through membership, you gain professional recognition for awards and grants. This is your forum to be an advocate for ESL.