RE: COVID-19 - TESL Ontario Office
As the situation around COVID-19 continues to evolve, the TESL Ontario office location will be closed until further notice. During this period, staff members can be reached by email through the Contact Us page.
Coping with COVID-19 Using Online Instruction
As our members look for ways to manage their changing work environment, because of the COVID-19 virus, one member came forward to share his knowledge. John Allan, a dedicated volunteer for TESL Ontario, presented the webinar, 'Coping with COVID-19 Using Online Instruction'. The video of this webinar is now posted to the TESL Ontario YouTube Channel. Our thanks to John for the valuable information he shared.
List of comments and ideas shared by webinar attendees
Economic Resources
Summary of Major Measures - Economic Response Plan
The information below has been announced by the government over the past week, here is a summary of major measures being offered so far.
Temporary income support: The headline measure in the Emergency Care Benefit of up to $900 bi-weekly, for up to 15 weeks. This will cover workers quarantined with COVID-19 without EI benefits; those taking care of family with COVID-19; and parents without income in need of childcare.
COVID-19
Dear TESL Ontario Members,
TESL Ontario is reaching out to let you know that the health and safety of our members is of utmost importance of us. We urge you to take guidance from your local health authorities (https://www.alphaweb.org/page/PHU) and to monitor all updates regularly. If you plan on travel you may wish to consult the Government of Canada travel health notices https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/latest-travel-health-advice.html
As this situation is rapidly changing from day to day, please reach out to your immediate supervisor at your place of employment with any workplace concerns or questions you may have.
We recognize that there are communities and members who have been impacted more directly by this virus. As a community, we need to come together at a time like this and remain vigilant and follow advice from our local, provincial and national health authorities.
Renate Tilson
Executive Director
OCELT (Ontario Certified English Language Teacher) Professional Designation
OCELT stands for Ontario Certified English Language Teacher.
Education Week
Education Week
TESL Ontario is celebrating English language education this week. In celebration of this proud profession, TESL Ontario is inviting members to tell us what you love most about teaching for your chance to win 1 of 5 gift baskets. #EducationWeek https://teslontario.formstack.com/forms/educationweek_teslontario
IFP 2020: Language Autonomy and Global Impact
Spring PD Opportunities
Research Project: Instructor Needs Assessment
We are a group of five ESL Literacy instructors that are conducting a provincially-funded research project on adult ESL Literacy. We are all passionate about Literacy and realize the need for work done in this field to help existing and future instructors meet the needs of their unique learners.